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Fire Restrictions are In Effect Info Board

This page is designed to be printed on 36x48 paper size on a plotter, but it fits on a 4x4 piece of plywood. Additional information can occupy the 12’ space left on the side. Messages, restrictions and maps can be changed based on location. The second page contains art that can be switched out depending on restrictions. This is meant to be used where people walk up to it and read. It is not a roadside sign, because there is too much content. It is not meant to be a facebook or social media graphic, either.

Filename
4x4aframeportal1_0.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Agency
US Forest Service
Size
36x48
Geographic Area
Pacific Northwest
Thumbnail
Fire restrictions are in effect with prohibited symbols and campfire alternatives
Cause
Campfire
Language
English
Product
Sign
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Target Audience
developed and dispersed
Topic Areas
Fire Restrictions/Closures
Year
2018

Do Not (Prohibited) Artwork

Contains prohibited symbols (red circle slash with icon underneath) for different fire causes, for use on restriction products. File contains a Powerpoint with all images placed in it, plus png files.

Fireworks, OHV, incendiary ammo, parking on grass, smoking, shooting, welding, sky lanterns, chainsaws. If you need these in a larger size for a sign or banner, contact the designer.

Filename
donotredslash_0.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Thumbnail
Language
English
Product
Other
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Topic Areas
Fire Restrictions/Closures
Year
2018

Know Before You Go: Campfire Restrictions

Describes campfire restrictions on the San Juan National Forest. Campfires are allowed in Forest Service manufactured fire rings and grills at developed campgrounds and picnic areas, plus tips on campfire alternatives.

Filename
SJNF_BLMsaferways_1.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Agency
US Forest Service
Size
8.5x11
Geographic Area
Rocky Mountain
Thumbnail
Know before you go campfire graphic and campfire alternative examples, Forest portal sign, Forest Service shield
Cause
Campfire
Language
English
Product
Flyer
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Target Audience
developed and dispersed
Topic Areas
Fire Restrictions/Closures
Year
2018

Fireworks are illegal on public lands

Fireworks are illegal. Possessing, discharging and/or using fireworks are prohibited public lands. Has space at bottom right for agency logo and contact information. If used around July 4, encourage people to attend local community firework events. Remember that agencies other than the Forest Service may prefer different wording, like fireworks are restricted on (agency name) lands.

Filename
fireworksillegal_1.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Size
8.5x11
Thumbnail
Fireworks are illegal, prohibited graphic with fireworks, Smokey Bear with Shovel
Cause
Fireworks
Language
English
Product
Flyer
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Topic Areas
Fire Restrictions/Closures
Year
2018

Know Before You Go: Gathering Firewood for Personal Use

Know Before You Go: Gathering Firewood for Personal Use; get a map and permit; check the weather, be ready to put out a fire; obey fire restrictions

Filename
knowgofirewood.zip
Contact
gbhensley@yahoo.com
Agency
US Forest Service
Size
8.5x11
Geographic Area
Rocky Mountain
Thumbnail
Green recatngle box across the top, with reversed USDA logo. Know before you go graphic with chainsaw and firewood, Before you go reversed box, get a permit and a map graphic, check the weather with sun, thermometer and wind graphic, be ready to put out your fire with extinguisher and shovel, stage one fire restrictions, spark arrestor with green check, fire extinguisger with green check, figure with shovel and green check, US Forest Service shield, red bar at bottom with San Juan NF fire restiction link
Cause
Chainsaws
Language
English
Product
Flyer
Software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Target Audience
Woodcutters
Topic Areas
Fire Restrictions/Closures
Year
2018
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NWCG Latest Announcements

ETC Bulletin 24-001: Discontinued Use of Hot/Cold Beverage Kits - 2024 Field Season

Date: June 4, 2024
Contact: NWCG Equipment Technology Committee 

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide NWCG direction on the discontinued use of hot/cold beverage kits for the 2024 field season due to spout failures and risk of burn injury. As an alternative, coffee heating kits are available for ordering through the cache system to support spike camps and remote resources.

If personnel see hot/cold beverage kits at an incident, these should not be used. Equipment specialists with the National Technology and Development Program are evaluating available alternative options to replace the faulty spouts and continue to coordinate with industry experts.

References:

Equipment Bulletin 24-001: Discontinued Use of Hot/Cold Beverage Kits – 2024 Field Season

NWCG Alerts

Updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

Date: June 4, 2024
Contact: NWCG Incident Business Committee 

The 1990 version of the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297, has been replaced by the updated May 2024 version. The new version of the OF 297 has been modified and improved to meet current incident management needs. The form now has areas to document the staffing of equipment and special rates. IBC has created a one-page help document and 3 completed sample OF-297 forms to assist in this transition, available on the IBC webpage.

References:

Incident Business Committee

Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date: May 24, 2024
Contact: NWCG Emergency Medical Committee 

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

Next Generation Position Task Books

Date: May 21, 2024
Contact: NWCG Training 

NWCG is excited to announce the release of Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs). The Next Gen PTB is part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. Next Gen PTBs are intended to be used in conjunction with Incident Position Standards to support constructive conversations between trainees and evaluators, set baseline standards, and enhance speed to competency.

Next Gen PTBs and Incident Position Standards are now available for Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2). As positions go through IPTM, Next Gen PTBs will be developed and published.

References:

NWCG Position Task Books

Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM)