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For General Public

Red Cross Wildfire Alerts App

“Get the latest state-by-state Wildfire news and updates, prepare your family, home and pets, let loved ones know that you are safe even if the power is out - a must have for anyone who lives in an area that is susceptible to wildfires or has loved ones that do."

Search Fire Departments and Academies

“Search our complete directory of fire service centers in the United States to find the department, academy, or training center that's right for you. Explore local volunteer fire departments, federal career-focused documents, state-run academies, and so much more. All data provided by the U.S. Fire Administration."

NOAA Smoke and Fire Hazard Maps

Regularly updated maps of fire and smoke analyses and real-time satellite imagery loops. Also a large collection of GIS files and Google KML files are available. 

CalFire Set Brochure

Excellent, nicely put-together brochure outlining the Set portion of the Ready, Set, Go! Program.

Equipment Use Safety Brochure

“Whether working to create a defensible space around your home, just mowing the lawn, or pulling your dirt bike over to the side of the road, if you live in a wildland area you need to use all equipment responsibly. Lawn mowers, weedeaters, chain saws, grinders, welders, tractors, and trimmers can all spark a wildland fire. Do your part, the right way, to keep your community fire safe.”

Guide to Online Forestry Degree Programs

Check out this useful online guide if you're interested in a career and/or degree in forestry. Current internships, scholarships, college programs and their rankings, professor rankings, and career salary tools all available on the website.