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PREPAREDNESS LEVEL - WASHINGTON STATE: just a reminder of the current preparedness level status. Both the PNW and the National PL are now at 5 (the highest level). This indicates a majority of wildland fire resources are being committed due to increased wildfire activity.

: As of today, July 18, the national has increased to PL5.

Significant wildland fire activity is now occurring in most geographic areas with a high potential for additional large wildland fires to emerge. National resources like hotshot crews, airtankers, smokejumpers and communications equipment, are heavily committed and the National Interagency Coordination Center is coordinating requests for these resources with geographic area coordination centers. Active geographic areas are intensively engaged in prioritization of incidents and reallocation of resources as needed to ensure effective incident operations.

The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group establishes the level throughout the year. Their decision is dictated by fuel and weather conditions, fire activity, and fire suppression resource availability throughout the country. The five preparedness levels range from the lowest (1) to the highest (5). For more information on preparedness levels visit our website here ➡ https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information



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Wildland Firefighter Appreciation Day | Seattle Mariners Join us at T-Mobile Park for Wildland Firefighter Appreciation Day on June 30!

Sky Harbor Airport has hit 112 degrees and officially broken the high temperature record of 111 degrees from 2016. Stay tuned for the official high temperature post later tonight to see if our temperature climbs any higher.

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The Southwest Should Get Us Started, And The Great Basin Will Keep Us Busy. Looks like a desert season in Region 4.

Who’s ready for the 2024 Wildfire Season? We are!

Shoutout to American Fire Cache and DuPont Fire Department for allowing us to host another successful training event.


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4/9: Like last week, parts of WA, Central/Southern Plains, and the area around the Ohio and Miss River confluence worsened.

Parts of the Rockies, N. Plains, Southwest, and Midwest improved.

’s Footprint: 14.6% of USA

http://drought.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center U.S. Department of Agriculture National Drought Mitigation Center U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information NOAA Climate.Gov

US wildfires are getting bigger and more complex, prompting changes in firefighting workforce.

US wildfires are getting bigger and more complex, prompting changes in firefighting workforce It’s shaping up to be a long wildfire season, with Texas already seeing its largest blaze in recorded history and firefighters becoming overwhelmed with recent blazes in Virginia. Just in the first three months of the year, more than 2,669 square miles (6,912 square kilometers) were charred in the...

Saluting all of our Wildland Firefighters and First Responders!

There’s nothing like getting an opportunity to watch the Seattle Mariners while supporting our nation’s finest.

Have a safe season ❤️‍🩹!


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Drought Monitor 3/12: Hit or miss storms were the theme. So N. MO worsened. But S. MO improved. W. NE improved. E. NE worsened.

Exceptions: MN and TX saw only degradations. The N. Rockies and Southeast improved.

Drought 2024 Footprint: 18.6% of US

http://drought.gov
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Minnesota is one of the areas impacted by snow drought this winter. On Feb. 29, the US National Weather Service Duluth Minnesota reported that the area had received only 18.7 inches of snowfall for the winter so far, one of the least snowy seasons on record for the area. Due to dry conditions and a record-low Snow Water Equivalent, the state’s spring wildfire season started earlier than usual.

According to the NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook, drought is expected to persist throughout much of Minnesota. Development is forecast in the northeast and northwest corners, plus a blip in the southeast part of the state.

US Drought Monitor 3-7-24

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 18.32% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 18.09% last week.

Great opportunity for those looking to continue their FF journey.

DuPont Fire Department is happy to announce we are hosting a S-131 course for Firefighter Type 1. Dates: 3/12 - 3/13/24. Location: Station 25 1780 Civic Drive, DuPont, WA 98327. 15 slots available on a first come first serve basis. Please refer to the contact information on the announcement form. If you have issues, please contact us at [email protected].

I remember his countless USO tours in combat areas to support the troops and EMS personnel. We will miss him dearly. Whatever you drink from your Red Solo Cup, drink in honor of Toby.

For National : wondering about ? The weather has a profound effect on wildfire potential & many factors can influence wildfire activity, including drought, precipitation, wind, and vegetation moisture.

Learn more: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive-services/outlooks