Collection of Historical Photographs, Thirtymile Fire

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Aerial Sequence:

Aerial photo of deployment site looking northeast.

Aerial photo of deployment site looking northwest.

Aerial photo of deployment site looking west.

Aerial photo of deployment site looking southwest.

Aerial photo of deployment site looking south.

Aerial photo looking down at the deployment site.

Entrapment Site:

On the road at deployment site.

Fire shelter on sandbar.

Deployment site looking southwest.

Looking southwest at remains of civilian vehicle.

Deployment site, shelters along the side of the road.

Deployment site, remains of civilian vehicle.

Shelters at deployment site.

Looking upslope towards the fatality site from the road.

Looking up at fatality site from road.

Looking up at rock scree deployment area.

Looking up at area where rock scree group had gathered to watch the approaching fire.

Fire shelter in rock scree deployment area.

Looking down towards road from rock sree.

Looking southwest from rock scree.

Fire Behavior:

Smoke column on July 10.

Smoke column of Thirtymile fire.

The approaching crown fire.

View of Fire Crossing the Road from the Lunch Site Area Just After 4:34 p.m. (Entiat IHC and Engine #701 in foreground.)

Typical conditions in the area prior to fire.

Conditions post fire in areas where there was little or no torching.

At the Lunch Site After 3 p.m.

Crown fire approaching deployment site.

Ash and ember wash at deployment site.

View Across the River Just Prior to Deployment.

Aerial view of fire effects.

Overview of the Thirtymile Fire footprint.

View of the blowup from the road near the lunch site.

Fire Effects:

Post fire effects on the road near the deployment area.

Fire effects on the road leading to deployment area.

NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for PROC and TIME

Date: July 17, 2025
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Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 update, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Procurement Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Time Unit Leader Position Page

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2025
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National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes July 2, 2025, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2025 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG provides leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated interagency wildland fire operations nationwide.

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Week of Remembrance

National Wildland Firefighter Day

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.

References:

2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
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Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003

Collection of Historical Photographs, Thirtymile Fire

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Aerial Sequence:

Entrapment Site:

Fire Behavior:

Fire Effects:

NWCG Latest Announcements

References:

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References:

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

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