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Real Earth Interface

RealEarth is a data discovery and visualization platform developed at SSEC/CIMSS at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Web Interface: https://bit.ly/2D5jYag Data Visualizer: http://re.ssec.wisc.edu/doc/
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WFEIS: Wildland Fire Emissions Information System

WFEIS is a web-based tool that provides users a simple interface for calculating wildland fire emissions across the US and Canada (beta). WFEIS integrates geospatial burned area, fuel moisture, and fuel loading data layers with the […]
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Drying rates of masticated fuelbeds

Science spotlight from the Rocky Mountain Research Station about the drying rates of masticated fuelbeds. View here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/rmrs/science-spotlights/drying-rates-masticated-fuelbeds Thumbnail photo photo by Pam Sikkink.
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Fire and Smoke Map

The Fire and Smoke Map displays information on ground level air quality monitors recording fine particulates (PM2.5) from smoke and other sources, as well as information on fires, smoke plume […]
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Mapping Fuels for Regional Smoke Management and Emissions Inventories Final Report

View the full report here Abstract: Fuels are highly variable and dynamic in space and time, and fuel loading can vary considerably even within fine spatial scales and within specific […]
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North American Wildland Fuels Database

NAWFD aggregates fuel loading information from 26,620 field sites compiled from 271 data sources. Each data point is assigned to an EVT Group fuelbed. Probability distributions are generated for each fuel stratum within each fuelbed. Prichard, S. […]
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The effects of prescribed fire on wildfire regimes and impacts: A framework for comparison; Tamm Review

Abstract: Prescribed fire can result in significant benefits to ecosystems and society. Examples include improved wildlife habitat, enhanced biodiversity, reduced threat of destructive wildfire, and enhanced ecosystem resilience. Prescribed fire […]
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Epidemic model shows how COVID-19 could spread through firefighting camps

With a busy fire season already upon us, researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) looked into the potential for a massive outbreak of COVID-19 at a large fire camp. A […]
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Cheatgrass in Sagebrush Country

Invasive grasses are putting sagebrush country at risk of severe wildfires. This vibrant ecosystem is vital for people and wildlife. We need to do our part to protect it, especially […]
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Wildfire Response Performance Measurement: Current and Future Directions

Abstract: The Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, defines success in the wildland fire response environment as “safely achieving reasonable objectives with the least firefighter exposure necessary while enhancing stakeholder […]
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