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    Wildfires spread rapidly, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, destroying vegetation, homes, and infrastructure. Smoke inhalation and poor air quality present additional health risks. Preparedness involves creating defensible space around homes, stocking N95 masks to reduce smoke exposure, and having a family evacuation plan. Through the SimpliGO app, users can access wildfire preparedness programs and resources from agencies like the U.S. Forest Service. The app’s RSS News Feeds offer updates on active fires, containment efforts, and evacuation advisories, helping users remain informed. SimpliGO’s connection to hardware providers enables users to acquire firefighting tools, air purifiers, and other resources critical for protecting their property and health.

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    • Force multipliers – understanding the Forest Service’s Administratively Determined militia

      By Michael Scott Hill While being briefed pre-season on changes to the wildfire staff for U.S. federal resource agencies, I realized that many people don’t understand the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service and Department of Interior AD system. We’re called ADs but few people realize the acronym stands for Administratively Determined; we’re the […]

    • Green fire breaks in New Caledonia – a winning poster

      Congratulations to Vaea Lefeuvre for the winning Poster at our 8th International Fire Behaviour and Fuels conference this week in Hobart, Tasmania. The judges chose Vaea’s poster for its design and message simplicity on green fire breaks in New Caledonia “Linking Functional Traits to Shoot Flammability”. The 93 posters on display made it our biggest […]

    • Early career award for fire risk analyst

      Congratulations Kelsey Tarabini – the recipient of the 2026 Early Career Award in Fire Operations Kelsey, a Bushfire Risk Analyst with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria, Australia, was presented with her award by IAWF President Trevor Howard and IAWF Director Sarah Harris at the 8th International Fire Behaviour and Fuels […]

    • Protecting an endangered bat from wildfire leads to global environmental award

      Iroro Tanshi’s passion for protecting wildlife grew through the cracks of her childhood in an industrial, oil-producing town in southern Nigeria. Her efforts to protect an endangered bat has led to an international award for wildfire prevention across her community. While her community had few green spaces, her love for nature was kindled through documentaries. […]

    • Weaving Palawa knowledge with Western science

      Fire, in its essence, is about connecting people with place, past with future, ground to air. The 8th International Fire Behaviour and Fuels conference began today in Hobart, Tasmania with a Welcome to Country from Trawlwoolway man Todd Sculthorpe, who asked everyone to think about knowledge that respects and understands fire. Here is his Welcome […]