Applications for Wildfire Decision support include IFTDSS and WFDSS
IFTDSS – used by entities to complete NEPA reports, write prescribed fire plans, quantitative risk assessments, hazard analysis, public meetings, and more! Data layers to access include fuels treatment, fire history, infrastructure, designated areas, and jurisdictional boundaries; this application is open to all with helpful tutorials and resources.
WFDSS – a one-stop shop for Wildfire decision documentation; creates more consistent planning and data across agencies; developing a more cloudbased WFDSS 2.0
Other useful applications include Wildfires Near Me (tracking wildfires and alerting you when they are near), WindNinja (computes spatially varying wind fields), Wildfire Safe App, predictive services website (links to 7 day forecast products), Risk management assistance dashboard
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Crown of the Continent Forum 2021
The Crown Managers Partnership partnered with the Northern Rockies Fire Science Network and others to bring you the 2021 Fire in the Crown of the Continent Forum, which was held virtually from March 22nd to March 26th.
The Crown Managers Partnership is a multi-jurisdictional partnership among federal, state, provincial, tribal, and first nation agency managers and universities in Montana, Alberta, and British Columbia. Annual forums facilitate networking opportunities, build collaboration, and deepen understanding of common issues in the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem.
View the Forum Report (in the Files block) with summaries from presentations and special sessions (published November 2021).
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Mar 25, 2021
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