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Wildfires are getting larger and more frequent across the Western U.S., which means more and more firefighters are being mobilized into action. Firefighters are constantly exposed to hazardous conditions while performing their jobs and safety is critical in such volatile and dynamic environments. The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) recognizes that research must be funded and conducted to improve wildland firefighter safety.  To access the full GIS StoryMap:   Fire Behavior and Weather   Wildfire Operations and Management

Media Record Details

Oct 26, 2020

Cataloging Information

Topic(s):
Human Dimensions of Fire Management
Human Factors of Firefighter Safety

NRFSN number: 22055
Record updated: