Ground drones innovate to meet the challenge of wildfire
An Autonomous Vehicle Challenge Demo Day allowed the Forest Service and cooperators to assess field-ready robotic systems capable of supporting wildfire logistics missions in terrain where conventional vehicles and manual transport methods are limited or ineffective; featured is the vehicle from Terasynth, a…
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National Technology and Development Program: Fighting fire and saving fish
Firefighters are often forced to withdraw water from shallow ponds and streams, key habitat for young, small fish. The National Technology and Development Program developed a special screen that prevents fish from being harmed when water is pumped out at high speeds. USDA Forest Service photo…
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Prescribed fire science: Why it’s needed now more than ever
Editor’s note: The USDA Forest Service recently announced a 10-year strategy to confront the wildfire crisis and improve forest resilience. Increasing fuels treatments will be paramount to create healthier forests and reduce wildfire risk to communities. The Forest Service’s Southern Research Station routinely researches the science of prescribed fire and why it’s needed now more than ever.Much…
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Dingell Act Resource Tracking (DART)
The intent of the Dingell Act Resource Tracking (DART) system is to remotely track the location of active resources and display the location of each fire resource on real-time maps. The tracking will start when a resource is assigned to a federal wildfire. Privacy and security laws will be followed when tracking resources.The testing of this tracking system includes conducting at least…
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Federal Excess Personal Property Program & Firefighter Property Program
What is the Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP)The Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program refers to Forest Service-owned property that is on loan to State Foresters for the purpose of wildland and rural firefighting. Most of the property originally belonged to the Department of Defense (DoD). Once acquired by the Forest Service, it is loaned to the State Forester for…
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Aviation Technical Bulletins
Forest Service (FSTB) and Interagency (IATB)Interagency Aviation Technical Bulletins are blue bordered and published on an as needed basis. They are utilized to disseminate information to raise awareness of technical issues related to aircraft systems, equipment or operations.2024 - 2016202424-01 UH-60/S-70 Operational Engine Health Indicator Test / Anti-Ice Bleed and Start Valve Check (PDF) (489…