National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Bugs We Hate Part 1 - Ticks

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What are “vector-borne diseases”?

Ticks and mosquitoes are not only pesky and annoying, but they can carry some nasty diseases. Diseases that infect us from their bites are called “vector-borne diseases.” There are long lists of vector-borne diseases, but we will focus on just a few here.

Bugs We Hate Part 2 - Mosquitoes

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What are “vector-borne diseases”?

Ticks and mosquitoes are not only pesky and annoying, but they can carry some nasty diseases. Diseases transmitted from their bites are called “vector-borne diseases.” There are long lists of vector-borne diseases, but we will focus on just a few here.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can transmit a variety of illnesses, and like ticks, the initial symptoms may be similar and vague:

Aerial Supervision

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Aerial Supervision and the Fire Traffic Area

The Aviation Training Delivery Team and National Training Delivery Team developed this short training video to promote Aviation Safety (6 minutes). You can play the embedded video below or scan the QR code to watch it. Then work through the discussion questions with your crew.

You can play the embedded video above or scan the QR code below to watch it. Then work through the discussion questions with your crew.

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
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6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on the past incidents from 2015 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations—whether in briefing rooms or at tailgates—that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.