Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Grants
Logs removed as hazardous fuels from Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon being unloaded from a rail car in Hulett, WY. (Image courtesy of Dan Buehler of Neiman Enterprises in Hulett, WY)
Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance grants support projects that remove hazardous fuels from…
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2023 Safety Award recipients recognized for contributions to agency, employee safety
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On June 13, Forest Service safety leaders announced the winners of the 2023 Forest Service Safety Awards. The awards, presented during the quarterly all safety teams meeting, honor employees who have significantly enhanced safety within the agency. They recognize individuals and teams for their proactive and innovative approaches to creating safer working conditions, improving…
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Modernizing hazard tree assessments in Alaska
Forest Service employees attend a hands-on hazard tree assessment training. (USDA Forest Service photo by Carin Christensen)
ALASKA—The word hazard can conjure up images of bright orange warning signals, extreme conditions or imminent danger. This is only sometimes the case when defective…
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Health and well-being: Forest Service employee resources
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to spotlighting mental health issues and combating associated stigmas, and in which the agency hosted its now annual Employee Wellbeing Week, we'd like to provide a brief reminder about the many resources the agency offers to support you and your families.One of…
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Prepare today: Hurricane season outlook forecasts high number of storms
Several hurricanes have hit El Yunque National Forest, including major hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. (USDA Forest Service photo by Michael Pope)
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Are you prepared for when severe weather caused by a hurricane strikes? June 1 marks the start of hurricane season. The traditional hurricane…
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Keeping skills sharp: Medical training prepares employees for emergencies
Incident medical specialist emergency medical technicians working in a mock medical unit assess and treat the ankle of Quincy High School senior Genesis Cuara Franco. (Photo courtesy Londa VanKirk, Quincy High School fire science instructor)
OREGON—We never want to need them, but we’re always…