The Southwestern Region of the #USDA #ForestService is hiring temporary employees for positions in wildland #firefighters. Applications will be accepted on usajobs.gov July 27 - August 3, 2022. Check out available SFNF positions at bit.ly/3PAHStO

US Drought Monitor 7-21-2022 The proportion of the U.S. in drought decreased slightly this week to 44.6%. The area in severe or worse condition, though, increased to over 30%. Over 119 million people are now affected by drought. USDA Climate Hubs NOAA NCEI @DroughtGov @usdafsa

#NationalFireNews: 3 new large fires were reported in OK, while AK, AZ, SD, TX, and WY each had one. Extreme fire behavior observed on the Chalk Mountain, Pine Ridge, and Caney Mountain fires in TX and the Sand Springs fire in WY. More: nifc.gov/fire-informati…

Looking for a #FireJob? Look no further! The Prineville Interagency Hotshot crew is hiring for their 2023 (start date is 3/27/2023.) The positions will be available for a very short time (7/27-8/3) through USAJobs (usajobs.gov). Learn more: fs.usda.gov/detail/ochoco/…

The latest numbers for acres burned from wildfires (as of July 20) show the most acres burned so far this year are in AK, followed by NM, TX, OK, and FL. The top 5 states for human-caused fires include TX, NC, CA, GA, and FL. #FireYear2022

Congratulations to Smokey Bear poster contest winner, Ella Hampshire, from Salt Lake City, Utah! Ella’s detailed drawing of Smokey reminds us that we all have a responsibility to protect our forest and rangelands from wildlife. Great job, Ella! More👉: fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/out-…

#NationalFireNews: 94 large fires and complexes have burned 2,249,390 acres in 15 states. 9 new large fires reported, 2 in ID, 1 AK, AZ, FL, HI, MT, SD, and TX. 6,400+ wildland firefighters/support personnel assigned to incidents. Photo: Eric Kiehn

On behalf of everyone at the National Interagency Fire Center, our thoughts are with the families, friends and co-workers of helicopter pilots Thomas “Tommy” Hayes and Jared Bird, lost yesterday on the #MooseFire near Salmon, Idaho (Lemhi County). #NeverForgotten

Dangerous heat is moving into the Pacific Northwest this week. Temperatures in the 90s and 100s are expected for much of the week. weather.gov/heat

#NationalFireNews Today, 93 large fires and complexes burned 3,116,631 acres in 15 states. One large new fire was reported in AK, AZ, NE, NV, and TX. 8,200 wildland firefighters and others currently assigned to incidents. Photo: Douglas Fire 336, AK. More: nifc.gov/fire-informati…

At this time of year, fire restrictions can change quickly—remember to prepare for your visit to a National Forest or Grassland by researching or calling your local office to learn about fire restrictions in your area. #knowbeforeyougo

Drought covered 23.9% of North America and affected 25.5% of the population of the continent at the end of June 2022: nadm-noaa.hub.arcgis.com

Air quality is reported using the Air Quality Index (AQI). Do you know what these numbers and their corresponding levels mean? View the chart below to find out. To see the current air quality in your area, visit airnow.gov

Numerous wildfires every year are caused by sparks from dragging chains & parking over dry grass. Have a safe recreational experience & do your part to not be the spark that starts a wildfire!

Today, 84 large fires and complexes have burned 3,071,353 acres in 13 states. Two large new fires in MT. The Moose Fire in Idaho and the Oak Fire in California have evacuations of nearby residences. nifc.gov/fire-informati… Photo: Sugarloaf Fire, Air Attack by Scott McDermid, 7/25

Today's #SugarloafFire Fact Sheet is available on InciWeb. The fire experienced minimal growth yesterday and remains at 369 acres. inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/artic…

#NationalFireNews, Four large new fires were reported yesterday. More than 8,100 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the country. Photo: July 26, 2022, Dodge Springs Fire by Jess D. Harvey/USDA Forest Service, inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8268/

The #ForestService 2023 seasonal hiring event starts today! The Southwestern Region of the Forest Service is advertising 2023 seasonal #wildlandfire jobs throughout #Arizona and #NewMexico. Seasonal openings: bit.ly/3PAHStO Visit usajobs.gov to apply.

Think you're Hotshot material? #FireJob The Prineville Interagency Hotshot crew is hiring for their 2023 (start date is 3/27/2023.) The positions will be available for a very short time (7/27-8/3) through USAJobs (usajobs.gov). Learn more: fs.usda.gov/detail/ochoco/…

#NationalFireNews Nationally, 65 large fires have burned 2,231,572 acres. There are over 8,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel assigned to incidents throughout the country. Photo: Smoke column at the Moose Fire by Vinny Russo. inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8249/