This wildfire evacuation checklist that could save lives this season

The Western Fire Chiefs Association has released detailed guidance on what to do before, during and after a wildfire evacuation to help families, property-owners and communities stay safe as wildfire seasons become longer and more frequent across the U.S.

This wildfire evacuation checklist that could save lives this season

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Wildfire Disasters Surged in the Past 10 Years, Study Shows

A new study published in the journal Science shows that 43% of catastrophic wildfires have occurred over the past 10 years, with damage peaking in 2018 at five times the 44-year average, totaling $28.3 billion globally, with half of all 43 fire events that caused $1 billion or more in damage since 1980 occurring in the last decade alone.

Wildfire Disasters Surged in the Past 10 Years, Study Shows

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How the US government shutdown will affect wildland firefighters

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Hunter Bassler, a Journalist at the IAWF's Wildfire Today, reported on the impact of the federal government shutdown on wildland firefighters as they battle numerous wildfires across the U.S.

How the US government shutdown will affect wildland firefighters

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Press Release: Bynum and Neguse Introduce Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act to Safeguard Firefighters During Government Shutdown

The Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, which aims to safeguard federal firefighters, including wildland firefighters, during government shutdowns by preventing pay disruptions and layoffs for firefighting positions during such periods, garnered support from the National Federation of Federal Employees.

Press Release: Bynum and Neguse Introduce Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act to Safeguard Firefighters During Government Shutdown

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California’s Wildfire Conservancy Advocates for Wildland Firefighter’s Health before the United States Congress

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Matt Rahn, Research Director of the Wildfire Conservancy, participated in a critical discussion convened by the House Natural Resources Committee Democrats titled “The Cost of Courage: How Our Wildland Firefighters Have Been Left Behind,” to address the crucial issue of chronic underfunding that has exacerbated a health crisis for wildland firefighters, including the stalling of essential cancer research.

California’s Wildfire Conservancy Advocates for Wildland Firefighter’s Health before the United States Congress

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Idaho firefighter died after being hit by falling tree near Kooskia

Idaho Department of Lands officials reported that a female firefighter from Minnesota died after being hit by a falling tree on a prescribed fire being conducted by U.S. Forest Service on the Nez Perce–Clearwater National Forests near Kooskia.

Idaho firefighter died after being hit by falling tree near Kooskia

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GoFundMe created for Kern County firefighter chief's recovery after Canyon Fire crash

A GoFundMe campaign was made by the Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301, for Battalion Chief James Agee as he continues to recover after he was severely injured in a rollover crash while working on the Canyon Fire on August 8th.

GoFundMe created for Kern County firefighter chief's recovery after Canyon Fire crash

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