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Collection of Historical Photographs, Dude Fire

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Crown fire at the head of Walk Moore Canyon.

Crown fire at the head of Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire approaching The Corner House.

Fire approaching "The Corner House."

 

 

 

Dude Fire on June 26th - Mogollon Rim visible on the left.

Dude Fire on June 26th - Mogollon Rim visible on the left.

Fire aftermath on the mesa above Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire aftermath on the mesa above Walk Moore Canyon.

 
Remains of homes destroyed by fire in Bonita Creek Estates Subdivision.

Remains of homes destroyed by fire in Bonita Creek Estates Subdivision.

A person walking in the fire aftermath in the bottom of Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire aftermath in the bottom of Walk Moore Canyon.

 
Warning sign for potential flash floods due to diminished vegetation.

Warning sign for potential flash floods due to diminished vegetation.

Crosses mark the fatality sites of Joseph Chacon and James Denney.

Crosses mark the fatality sites of Joseph Chacon and James Denney.

 
Crosses mark fatality sites of Alex Contreras and Sandra Bachman.

Crosses mark fatality sites of Alex Contreras and Sandra Bachman.

Cross marks fatality site of Curtis Springfield.

Cross marks fatality site of Curtis Springfield.

 
Kiosk marking the Dude Fire trail.

Kiosk marking the Dude Fire trail.

Kiosk trail sign describing the events of the Dude Fire.

Kiosk trail sign describing the events of the Dude Fire.

 
Photo of the trail signs with mountains in distance.

Photo of the trail signs with mountains in distance.

Hikers making their way down the Dude Fire trail.

Hikers making their way down the Dude Fire trail.

 
Fatality site with markers indicating fire shelter deployment locations.

Fatality site with markers indicating fire shelter deployment locations.

Current view looking down the road at The Corner House.

Current view looking down the road at "The Corner House."

 
Remains of historic Zane Grey Cabin destroyed by the Dude Fire.

Remains of historic Zane Grey Cabin destroyed by the Dude Fire.

Vortex in smoke during the Dude Fire.

Vortex in smoke during the Dude Fire.

 

NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board (IFUASS) 

The 2024 revision of the NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 is now available. PMS 515 standardizes the processes and procedures for interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This publication is now available as a PDF for easy use offline.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Memorandum 24-003: Removal of Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) Incident Position Qualification Pathways

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: Aitor Bidaburu 

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide NWCG direction for removal of the Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) incident position qualification pathways to transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM). Responders may continue to utilize available NWCG pathways to attain Type 1 C&G qualifications until December 31, 2024.

References:

Memorandum 24-003

CIM Story Map

2024 Professional Reading Program

Date: April 26, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) 

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2024 Professional Reading list! The intent of the Professional Reading Program is to promote the reading and discussion of these books throughout the year. Discussion guides are provided and the corresponding Wildland Fire Leadership Levels have been identified.

The five books chosen for this year are: Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by William H. McRaven, The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee, Emotional Agility by Susan David, and Writing to Persuade by Trish Hall.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Levels

NWCG Training Catalog now on Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: April 25, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training  

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) has migrated the training catalog from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of our ongoing efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency. To facilitate this transition, the training catalog remains available on www.nwcg.gov through April 2024.

Starting May 2024, the training catalog will no longer be accessible on www.nwcg.gov. However, you can still access the complete training catalog by logging in as a guest to the WFLP.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal