Silicon Valley often misses opportunity to leverage government investment in needed innovation. Our founders Josh Mendelsohn & Mike Ference lay out a strategy for investors given unprecedented federal spending now flowing to states in @techcrunch. hangar.is/medium-hangar/…

New data shows that the US has had more wildfires in 2022 than ANY OTHER YEAR in the past 10 years, and summer hasn't even officially started The report from Cornea also finds that the ongoing New Mexico wildfires have burned an area larger than NYC and Los Angeles combined

We're long overdue in providing our federal firefighters the proper compensation and resources they so deserve. Today, we announced an increase in pay and new mental wellness and health support for federal wildland firefighters. Learn more: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Today we remember the 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives 9 years ago today while protecting their community on the Yarnell Hill Fire. We join with the entire wildland fire community in honoring their dedication and sacrifice.

Exciting to see the AI advancements NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research uses in vegetation maps. This data is so important to accurate predictive wildfire models. sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/…

Today is National #WildlandFirefighterDay, a day to honor wildland firefighters and support staff who work together to protect life, property, and natural and cultural resources. #ThankAFirefighter

Get up-to-speed on how the #BipartisanInfrastructure Law will impact the South's forests - READ MORE: bit.ly/3BzLbxi . #SouthernForests #Policy #forestproud #KeepingForests State Foresters Keeping Forests

Important news: US Forest Service to resume prescribed fires wildfiretoday.com/2022/09/15/us-… via Wildfire Today 🔥

It's the last week of National Preparedness Month, and @NFOA has a great list of resources. #NationalPreparednessMonth

While the weather is turning cooler in many areas, wildfires are still burning. Be sure to check your local air quality at airnow.gov & take extra care to protect children from smoke. Learn how at cdc.gov/air/wildfire-s…. #NationalChildHealthDay #ChildHealthDay

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Improve Federal Wildfire Response - rcrcnet.org/us-senate-pass…

Interesting Read via Fire Aviation fireaviation.com/2022/10/05/dro…

Hey, wildfire friends! If you have a local preparedness hero, don’t hide them. Nominate them for a National Wildfire Mitigation Award by Friday, Nov 11! Learn more: nfpa.social/ke3A50LgHlL #Fireadapted

New York City Fights Fire with Data govtech.com/public-safety/… Via govtechnews

USDA Forest Service inks $50M stewardship agreement with The National Wild Turkey Federation that involves cutting timber, removing combustibles in the urban/wildland interface, and using prescribed burning and other habitat treatments to boost forest resiliency. bit.ly/3WpxQzM #FederalForests

The Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Committee is accepting nominations for the 2023 Smokey Bear Awards through Dec. 15th. Eligibility includes individuals or organizations that make outstanding contributions in wildfire prevention efforts. Visit smokeybear.com/en/awards.

We are deeply thankful for our US Department of the Interior wildland firefighters and support personnel who are dedicated to protecting lives, property, and treasured natural resources. Please join us in thanking them. From everyone at DOIWildlandFire (archived), have a wonderful #Thanksgiving.

Interesting read IAWF x.com/FireScienceGOV… #FireScience

The Cornea team is excited to announce that we have secured a Phase II SBIR grant from USDA! This will accelerate the development of our ML-based wildfire analytics products to support mitigation, planning, and response efforts. Learn more below. bit.ly/3I2kLYm