Collection of Historical Photographs, Dude Fire

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Crown fire at the head of Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire approaching "The Corner House."

Dude Fire on June 26th - Mogollon Rim visible on the left.

Fire aftermath on the mesa above Walk Moore Canyon.

Remains of homes destroyed by fire in Bonita Creek Estates Subdivision.

Fire aftermath in the bottom of Walk Moore Canyon.

Warning sign for potential flash floods due to diminished vegetation.

Crosses mark the fatality sites of Joseph Chacon and James Denney.

Crosses mark fatality sites of Alex Contreras and Sandra Bachman.

Cross marks fatality site of Curtis Springfield.

Kiosk marking the Dude Fire trail.

Kiosk trail sign describing the events of the Dude Fire.

Photo of the trail signs with mountains in distance.

Hikers making their way down the Dude Fire trail.

Fatality site with markers indicating fire shelter deployment locations.

Current view looking down the road at "The Corner House."

Remains of historic Zane Grey Cabin destroyed by the Dude Fire.

Vortex in smoke during the Dude Fire.

NWCG Latest Announcements

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book, were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeeping current inventories.
ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.