Category Archives: Wildfires
Smokey Bear: Celebrating 75 Years of Wildfire Prevention
Since 1944, Smokey Bear has been urging people to be more careful with fire, particularly in America’s forests.
Read MoreMFC Infrared Interpreter Joins Wildfire Suppression Efforts Nationwide
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) remotely-deployed Brian Mitchell to serve as an Infrared Interpreter for National Infrared Operations (NIROPS).
Read MoreMFC Deploys Support Personnel to Oregon
This week, the Mississippi Forestry Commission deployed support personnel to wildfires in Oregon.
Read MoreMFC Deploys Wildland Firefighters and Support Personnel to OR & WA
Three wildland firefighters went to assist on the front line of wildfire suppression efforts in Washington, while two Support Personnel have been deployed to Oregon.
Read MoreMFC Deploys Two Interagency Incident Management Team Members to CO & OR
One Radio Operator has been sent to Colorado, while one Ground Support Unit Leader Trainee has been deployed to Oregon.
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