Wild Fire Services

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WE ARE HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING CHIPPERS AND SHOWERS/HAND WASH TRAILERS

Only 2 more mph and it will be cat 5

Hurricane Ian expected to become Category 4 storm before landfall over Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday Hurricane Ian's track has shifted south of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday evening, but the storm continues to strengthen as it moves toward Florida's Gulf Coast.

WFS is ready to deploy

Hurricane Ian grows, expected to intensify as more Florida watches issued Hurricane Ian gained strength Monday morning with its path continuing to target Florida’s Gulf Coast including a threat to Central Florida, which is now under a tropical storm watch as hurricane watches were issued along the coast.

WILDFIRE COMPLEX - NORTH CASCADES (WA): a wildfire complex has been established including numerous fires in the North Cascades areas of Whatcom and Snohomish County. The “Kid Fire”, located on the ridge between Rock Creek and West Fork Pasayten, is approximately 8 miles south of the Canadian-U.S. border. The fire has been very active with spotting and torching of grouped trees. The “Parks Fire” is also very active. It crossed the border into Canada a couple of days ago. There is a Canadian Incident Management Team assigned to the Canadian portion (called the Heather Fire north of the border) of the Parks Fire. The fire is about one half mile from the Monument 83 Fire Lookout at the time of this release. Firefighters have prepared the lookout by wrapping the base with fire protective wrap. The “Skagit Fire”, located in Freezeout Creek 6 miles south of the border, spread northward and crossed over the top of the ridge and down the other side. The “Three Fools Fire”, located 8 miles south of the border, is actively backing down the ridge and through an old burn scar, it has spotted north of the ridge. The “Elbow Fire”, located 6 miles south of the border, is actively backing down the slope near Skagit Peak. The “Shull Fire” located 11 miles south of the border, and was active yesterday. NIMO team 2 has taken command of the “Paysaten Complex” east of Ross Lake and the “Chilliwack Complex” west of Ross Lake.

FIRE WEATHER - WEST COAST: While the post share is aimed at California, the condition projected September heat wave impacts much of the west including Washington State. Hoping this doesn't come to fruition.

From Tuesday evening into Wednesday we saw 5,473 strikes run across Oregon & many parts of Washington.

--Oregon: 5,223 strikes
--Washington: 250 strikes

We have no room for human-caused fires as we deal with all of these lightning strikes. Please be extra responsible with anything that can cause a spark.

Between Tuesday and early this morning, there were over 5,200 lightning strikes across Oregon, and 250 in Washington. That’s a lot of lightning over dry terrain.

Ample 🌩 lightning and above average 🌡temperatures over the last several days has directly translated into 8 active large 🔥fires out there -- 3 in Washington and 5 in Oregon.

This new 🗺 shows the exact location of the active and uncontained large fires, as of August 4, 2022.

Check back here for regular updates and be sure to visit these sites for the most up-to-date wildland fire information!

🔥 NWCC Blog: http://nwccinfo.blogspot.com/
🔥 NWCC Website: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/
🔥 Large Fires in the Northwest: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/fire_info.aspx
🔥 Northwest Fire Map: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/firemap
🔥 2021 Fire Season in Review: https://youtu.be/Yz3aQSdU62Y



Map 🗺: NWCC GIS Staff.

Pacific Northwest 7 Day Significant Fire Potential

Widespread 90s are anticipated over north Idaho and eastern Washington from Monday (July 25) through at least the end of the month. Central Washington and the L-C Valley can expect several days of 100 degrees or more.

Confidence in hot temperatures persisting at least 5 days is growing. This Climate Prediction Center 6-10 Day Outlook issued on the 19th calls for a 70-80 percent probability of above average temperatures.

𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅-𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐅'𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇

On Saturday, July 16, 2022, a Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office helicopter was returning to Bernalillo after assisting with firefighting efforts in northern New Mexico when it unexpectedly crashed. Tragically, the crash killed all those on board: Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lieutenant Fred Beers, and Deputy Michael Levison of the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office, as well as Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department. Each of those lost will leave a devastating hole in the lives of countless family members, friends, and colleagues at the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office and Fire Department. Their bravery and public dedication will not be forgotten.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of the State of New Mexico, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of New Mexico, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT that all New Mexico and United States flags be flown at half­staff beginning July 18, 2022, and lasting through sundown of July 22, 2022. This action will serve to commemorate the lives of Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lieutenant Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levison and Rescue Specialist Matthew King, and to mourn their loss.

Thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Inland NW Sunday night and Monday.

Spotlight: Nile-Cliffdell F&R District #14 Published Saturday, July 16, 2022 NACHES, WASHINGTON As that infamous insurance TV commercial tells its viewers, “We know a thing or two because we have seen a thing or two”, is a perfe…

Now that we are at National Preparedness Level (PL) 3, what does that mean?
Check out this graphic or visit the link for more information 👉:
https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information -levels

RT-130 WFS will be hosting an RT-130 for the WCFA on July 23rd at 0830. Email Danielle at [email protected] to reserve your spot

Officials Warn Get Prepared NOW Yakima For the HOT Season Ahead! The wildfire season is right around the corner and state and local officials are working to make sure everyone is prepared.

We send a huge shoutout to all firefighters across the globe on International Firefighters' Day!

Thank you for you valuable service.

[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]

2022 FIRE SEASON - WASHINGTON STATE: Still a ways out, but the outlook for
July forecasts above normal wildfire potential cutting like a dagger right up through the center of the state. Speaking of the center, the nation’s center might be active as well.

$1.5 B for Fire management programs and fuels reduction

President’s 2023 Budget Proposes Significant Investments to Address the Nation’s Wildfire Crisis The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023. It proposes a significant increase for the Department of the Interior’s Wildland Fire Management Program to address the effects of climate change and the impacts of wildfires on public health...