National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Wildland Fire Education Working Team (WFEWT)
 

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NOW AVAILABLE – “WILDLAND FIRE IN THE UNITED STATES” BROCHURE

A new brochure titled “Wildland Fire in the United States” which addresses wildland fire in the United States is now available. The publication presents an overview of the historic and present methods of fire management as well as the ecological benefits of fire. The brochure unfolds to 16 1/2" to 18" and articles include: Fire-Reducing the Risks, Fire in the Right Places at the Right Times, Fire Can Benefit Everyone, Partners-Now and Always, and The Story of Fire. The publication also includes an ecosystem map highlighting a selection of vegetation types and representative areas.

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)’s Wildland Fire Education Working Team (WFEWT) created this publication to serve as an education tool to highlight wildland fire and its management practices in the United States.

image of brochure cover The brochure can be ordered through the Symbols.gov Website and information can be located on either of the following pages: http://www.symbols.gov/catalog/products/fire_target_list.html http://www.symbols.gov/catalog/products/fire_complete_list.html

A pack of 100 brochures can be purchased for $10.00. The brochure can be distributed at meetings, conferences, workshops and in other arenas. The product ID (identification) number is NFES 99227 and specific ordering information can also be found on the Symbols.gov Website.

The WFEWT is one of 14 working teams designated by the NWCG. The mission of the WFEWT is to address wildland fire education before, during and after wildland fire incidents. The purpose of the NWCG is to coordinate programs of participating wildfire management agencies to avoid wasteful duplication and to provide a means of constructively working together.

For more information about the Wildland Fire Education Working Team contact your agency representative listed on the web site at: http://www.nwcg.gov/teams/wfewt/roster.htm


(Written and distributed by Roberta D’Amico, National Park Service representative to the NWCG WFEWT 3/15/04)