DYK #wildfire smoke can impact the air we breathe indoors? Learn about strategies to reduce smoke particles indoors and protect your health: epa.gov/indoor-air-qua…

Whether your #LaborDayWeekend includes a vacation or a staycation, if grilling food is part of your plans: 🍔Keep a 3-foot safe zone for children & pets 🌭Do not use a grill on a porch or balcony 🌽Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled

We're hiring a Management & Program Analyst! The ideal candidate will be well organized & handle a variety of management programs or activities impacting the organizational operations. Public candidates: lnkd.in/eMZNsS-R Status candidates: lnkd.in/eCwzSXxV

Each September, we celebrate #NationalPreparednessMonth. Preparing for emergencies on blue sky days can make all the difference when disaster strikes. This year, #NPM2024 is focused on helping you & your loved ones #StartAConversation. Follow Readygov for preparedness tips!

#NationalFireNews: Here's a look at the months ahead from Predictive Services. The National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook for the months of September through December 2024 was just released.

September is National Preparedness Month. This year, @FEMA and Homeland Security are focused on equipping communities to be ready for any emergency. By reducing barriers and engaging trusted partners, we are building a more resilient nation. Learn more at Ready.gov/September. #NPM2024

In the U.S. fire & EMS departments respond to millions of calls for service each year. Their expanding mission comes at a time when local government budgets are stretched increasingly thin. Learn about various grants & innovative funding alternatives. usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/…

Today is the final day to submit your feedback on the secondary #NERIS schema! Now is your chance to have your voices heard. #NERISready

It's #NationalWildlifeDay! Remember, preventing wildfires protects habitats. Follow my top tips at your next campfire: ✅ Have a bucket of water and a shovel nearby at all times ✅ Always keep campfires small and under control ✅ Never leave your campfire unattended

Check out the NETC library's latest e-books and featured articles! Researching an emergency services or emergency management topic? The NETC Library can help. usfa.fema.gov/library/

#Wildfires are affecting parts of the country. Always listen to local officials about when, where, and how to evacuate. Pay attention to your health symptoms, especially if you have asthma, COPD, another respiratory condition, or heart disease. More: bit.ly/3LxsA9n

A new course is available in the NVFC Virtual Classroom: “Wildland Firefighters Behavioral Health Awareness”. Take it for free at bit.ly/3AS72BW.

#WARNING: US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers to immediately stop using SafPow and AMPOWSURE Battery Chargers sold on Amazon.com due to fire and burn hazards; Risk of serious injury and death. Full release: cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-…

.NIOSH has announced a project to determine how well respirators provide protection to workers with facial hair when using an under-respirator cover (beard band). usfa.fema.gov/blog/niosh-pro…

Mark your calendars for this Sunday as we celebrate the first-ever #988Day! Join us in raising awareness about 988 and the importance of #mentalhealth. Want to get involved? Check out our toolkit: samhsa.gov/988Day and be sure to use #988Day to show your support!

#NationalFireNews: The National #PreparednessLevel has increased to a 5 (PL5) as of 7:30 a.m. (MDT) today, September 6.

Celebrate #FirePreventionWeek on nfpa.social/ON9L50TfK9g. This smoke alarm calendar serves as a great reminder for families to test their smoke alarms monthly. Download for free: nfpa.social/OGwk50TfK9j Purchase for your community event: nfpa.social/6ofM50TfK9k

This week, we approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to the state of Oregon due to the Copperfield Fire. These funds will help cover costs to mitigate, manage, & control firefighting efforts in the affected communities. More info: fema.gov/disaster/5532

We partnered with American Red Cross to create a matching game to help children learn how to prepare for disasters! Play "Prepare with Pedro: An Adventure in Emergency Preparedness" & #StartAConversation with your loved ones. ready.gov/kids/prepare-p…

Use #NationalPreparednessMonth to learn the 7 simple steps to make your community fire adapted. Just as wildfires can occur anywhere in the U.S., fire-adapted communities can be created anywhere to help protect residents in wildfire-prone areas. #NPM2024 usfa.fema.gov/wui/communitie…