InciNotes

12/08/2025

Never Forgotten

Engine overturned sending five firefighters to local hospitals. At approximately 2:10 pm Charles County, MD Engine 141 was involved in an accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

12/08/2025

COURSE FEATURE: S-430 Operations Section Chief
Dates: March 18-20, 2026
Cost: $255

This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2). This course is designed to be interactive in nature and contains several exercises designed to facilitate group and classroom discussion.

**Course Prerequisites: Qualified as Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS).

You can learn more about the courses we offer during by visiting https://www.azwildfireacademy.org and complete registration.

12/08/2025

Employment Opportunities

🔥 We’re Hiring – Wildland Firefighter Fitness Trainer 💪

Location: Haines Junction, YT
Partner: SHA SHÄW Corporation
Term: January–April 2026
Hours: ~8–10/week

YFNW is seeking a Fitness Trainer to lead our Train Like a Wildland Firefighter program, preparing community members for the WFX-FIT test.

We’re looking for someone with:
✔ Experience in fitness instruction or strength & conditioning
✔ Group training experience
✔ Strong communication skills
✔ Ability to deliver sessions in Haines Junction

📅 Apply by December 29, 2025 @ 5:00pm
📧 resumes@yfnw.ca
🔗 Full job posting: www.yfnwildfire.com/careers/

12/08/2025

Never Forgotten

12/08/2025

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12/08/2025

Disaster
Massive magnitude 7.6 earthquake rocks coast off northern Japan, tsunami waves observed

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake centered in the Pacific Ocean some 45 miles west of Misawa, Japan, shook the northern part of the archipelago around 11:30 p.m.

12/08/2025

Never Forgotten

Honoring our fallen wildland firefighters today.

Jorge Loera · 2020

Their legacy continues to inspire commitment and unity.

12/08/2025

Forest Service Plans To Move D.C. Staff To Salt Lake City As Part Of Reorg Plans. Senators Pen Letter To Chief Schultz Over Hiring And Project Work Numbers.

On Today’s Show:

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

🔥 Senators are raising alarms about a major drop in wildfire risk-reduction work.

A group of 12 U.S. senators — including Oregon’s Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley — is pressing the U.S. Forest Service for answers after new data shows hazardous fuels reduction projects are down 38% compared to previous years. They’re also calling out ongoing firefighter staffing shortages, with up to 27% of positions vacant during the 2025 fire season.

With extreme fire conditions demanding more resources than ever, lawmakers say the decline in mitigation work poses a serious threat to communities, public health, and the economy.

👉 Read the full article to learn more: https://ow.ly/6BpA50XBhYt

12/08/2025

Prescribed fire operations in Prescott Basin aim to enhance forest health and reduce wildfire risk.

12/08/2025

This week marks the eighth anniversary of the Thomas Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.

This week marks the eighth anniversary of the Thomas Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.