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Burn Responsibly: Four tips

Burn Responsibly

  • Call before you burn. Fire officials may designate certain days for burning based on weather and wind conditions.
  • Clear a 10-foot radius around your pile free of dead leaf litter and grass. Please keep your burn small.
  • If it’s too hot to touch then it’s too hot leave. Make sure your debris burn is dead out before leaving.
  • Always have water and fire tools on site for quick suppression.
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Burn Responsibly: 4 tips  and man with rake at burn pile
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2015

Virginia Debris Burn FAQ: How far is 300 feet (11x8.5)

DEBRIS BURN FAQ

How far is 300 feet? The distance of a football field.

Keeping your burn pile 300 feet from woodlands will help prevent embers  from starting a wildfire.

You can export this to a pdf for posting to websites, emailing or sending to a printer. You can export as a jpg for posting to social media.

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Debris Burn FAQ: How far is 300 feet; graphic of football field and burn pile
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2019

Burn Ban In Effect-No Fires! One Less Spark One Less Wildfire

This is an 8.5 X 11 sign that says "Burn Ban In Effect - No Fires! TO REPORT A WILDFIRE 1-800-240-5161". The phone number connects to the Mississippi Department of Forestry dispatch office. It can be used as a sign in a store or office window, or on a rec site bulletin board. 

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Burn Ban In Effect-No Fires!  One Less Spark One Less Wildfire
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2016

Fire Season: Do Not Burn/OK to Burn Tips

Fire Season: Do Not Burn/OK to Burn Tips. Describes burning tips and regulations during Kentucky's fire seasons. You will need to edit based on your state's regulations and seasons.

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Kentucky Division of Forestry Logo, Fire Season, US Forest Service Shield; Flame in trees; Flame with prohibited slash, do not burn; 3 Graphics in a row showing thermometer and sun, second shows wind in trees, third shows sun wilting plant; SUN; why; 3 Graphics in a row showing thermometer and sun, second shows wind in trees, third shows sun wilting plant; Checkmark with OK to burn; Kentucky Division of Forestry Logo, Fire Season, US Forest Service Shield; Flame in trees;
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2018

No Burning/OK to burn postcard

No Burning/OK to burn postcard with graphics showing when you can and when you should not burn based on humidity, wind and temperature.

This prints 4-up, front and back on 8.5x11 card stock, then trimmed to make 4 cards per sheet.You can change the times and dates to match your restriction dates and times. There is space to add agency logo and contact information.

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No Burning/OK to burn postcard with graphics showing when you can and when you should not burn based on humidity, wind and temperature.
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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

 

NWCG Website Migration

Date: April 01, 2024
Contact: NWCG Webmaster

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to https://www.nwcg.gov, involving a comprehensive redesign of over 7,000 web pages. This enhancement is focused on improving user experience. The migration to the new NWCG website will commence on April 2, 2024, starting at noon EST and is expected to take a few hours. 

During the migration period, as the www.nwcg.gov domain-name-location updates across the Internet, you might encounter either the current or the new site depending on your location. We request your patience during this transition. If you are not redirected to the new site by April 3, 2024, we recommend clearing your browser’s cache and refreshing the page.

Please note that while navigating the revamped website, there may be instances of broken links or errors. Our dedicated web migration team has made significant efforts to minimize such issues prior to launch and will promptly address any that arise via use of analytic reports. We value your patience and understanding as we work towards enhancing your overall website experience.

WFSTAR 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Core Component Module Packages Available

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: Joe Schindel 

The 2023 Fire Year in Review module and 2024 Core Component Module Packages for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) are now available on the NWCG website. The 2024 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

 

References:

WFSTAR 2023 Fire Year in Review module

WFSTAR 2024 Core Component Module Packages

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: NWCG

The NWCG Executive Board is privileged to share with you the 2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter. As we look into the future and navigate an incredibly complex and dynamic environment, we must remain focused on our mission while actively engaging in national conversations regarding numerous wildland fire initiatives. In 2024, we prioritize building upon our successes and committing to continuous improvement. Key priorities and considerations for this year include: 

  • Determining Core Workload
  • Ensuring Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Success
  • Improving Efficiencies
  • Firefighter Health and Wellness
  • Engagement in National Conversations

Together we will continue to make significant strides in the challenging and vital work that lies ahead. 

 

References:

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter