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Avoid parking and driving on dry grass

This is a 48x24 sign that can be printed on the plotter, laminated and affixed to board for display at parking areas or roadside parking shoulders. If you need a larger size for a billboard produced by a vendor, contact the designer for an Adobe Illustrator file.

Filename
drygrassjeepbillboard.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Size
48x24
Geographic Area
Pacific Northwest
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Avoid dry grass. Don't let trailer chains drag. Never park or drive on dry grass. Stay on the road. Jeep on dry grass with flames.
Cause
Parking On Dry Grass
Language
English
Product
Sign
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Year
2018

Avoid dry grass sign with Car (48x24)

This is a 48x24 sign that can be printed on the plotter, laminated and affixed to board for display at parking areas or roadside parking shoulders. If you need a larger size for a billboard produced by a vendor, contact the designer for an Adobe Illustrator file.

Filename
drygrasscarbillboard.zip
Contact
gwen.hensley@usda.gov
Size
48x24
Geographic Area
Pacific Northwest
Thumbnail
Avoid Dry Grass: Car parked on dry grass with flames, never park or drive on dry grass, stay on the road
Cause
Parking On Dry Grass
Language
English
Product
Sign
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Year
2018

Wildfire Prevention Tips for ATV riders

This 48x24 sign can be produced as a roadside sign, which can be printed on a plotter, laminated and mounted on plywood for temporary display.  If you need billboard size, contact the designer for an Adobe Illustrator file to send to vendor for output.

Filename
dirtbikebillboard.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Size
48x24
Geographic Area
Pacific Northwest
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Pfrevent Wildfires, Maintain your spark arrestor, never park or drive on dry grass, stay on designated trails, ATV rider on dry grass with flames
Cause
ATVs/OHVs
Language
English
Product
Sign
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Target Audience
Motorcycling
Year
2018

Prevent Wildfires When Target Shooting

The Forest Service fully recognizes hunting and target shooting as valid uses of National Forest System lands. Help protect the reputation of responsible hunters and shooters by obeying restrictions. The use of explosives are banned on national forests in Oregon and Washington.

The following are prohibited:

• Explosives  • Exploding targets

• Fireworks  • Tracer bullets

• Incendiary ammunition

Filename
target11x17.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Agency
US Forest Service
Size
11x17
Geographic Area
Pacific Northwest
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Prevent WIldfires when target shooting, on a rustic background with red and white target in lower corner
Cause
Target Shooting
Language
English
Product
Poster
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Target Audience
Hunting/shooting
Year
2018

Make sure your fire is dead out Washington bandana

This was printed on a 22x22 red bandana, with white ink. The design was created using Adobe Illustrator, so if you need to adapt the file, contact gbhensley@yahoo.com.

Filename
WashingtonBandana.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Size
22x22
Geographic Area
Pacific Northwest
Thumbnail
Make sure your fire is dead out. Drown, stir and feel. Consider campfire alternatives
Cause
Campfire
Language
English
Product
Other
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Target Audience
developed and dispersed
Year
2018

Fire Restrictions are In Effect Info Board

This page is designed to be printed on 36x48 paper size on a plotter, but it fits on a 4x4 piece of plywood. Additional information can occupy the 12’ space left on the side. Messages, restrictions and maps can be changed based on location. The second page contains art that can be switched out depending on restrictions. This is meant to be used where people walk up to it and read. It is not a roadside sign, because there is too much content. It is not meant to be a facebook or social media graphic, either.

Filename
4x4aframeportal1_0.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Agency
US Forest Service
Size
36x48
Geographic Area
Pacific Northwest
Thumbnail
Fire restrictions are in effect with prohibited symbols and campfire alternatives
Cause
Campfire
Language
English
Product
Sign
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Target Audience
developed and dispersed
Topic Areas
Fire Restrictions/Closures
Year
2018
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Training catalog will migrate to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: October 23, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training 

In November 2023, the training catalog will be migrated from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of a streamlining and process improvement effort. This will first occur for all training that is required for positions, followed by training that has been recommended for positions.

References:

NWCG Training Courses

Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP)

Suicide Prevention Week September 10 - 16, 2023

Date: September 8, 2023
Contact: Mental Health Subcommittee (MHSC) 

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, the NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee has created daily messages to share resources and mental health information to prevent suicide in our community.

We encourage you to use these materials to start conversations with coworkers about maintaining mental health and wellness. Each short piece takes only a few minutes to review, but it could provide information that makes a difference for you or someone else. Please share these widely.

 

References:

MHSC Suicide Prevention Week 

Opening Letter

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470

Date: October 25, 2023
Contact: Wildland fire Leadership Development Program

The NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470, is now available. This publication establishes the standards for developing and carrying out staff rides, and incorporates best practices learned through the development of multiple staff rides.

Staff rides are excellent learning events, and the intent of this publication is to provide information that will expand the use of staff rides within the wildland fire service.

References:

NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470

Recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards Announced

Date: August 23, 2023
Contact: Emergency Medical Committee

 

NWCG announces the recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties. 

Congratulations to all the awardees. Through leadership and initiative, they made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community.

  • Kevin Knight – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Individual of the Year
  • Silver City Interagency Hotshot Crew – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
  • Prescribed Fire Crew, Hoosier National Forest – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
  • Scott Phillips – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Distinguished Service Award
  • Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District– Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue
  • Idaho City Hotshot Crew – Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue

References:

2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards Announcement

Submit 2023 Nominations