Turning wildfire risk into community strength

CSFD and US Forest Service announce partnership

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) Wildfire Mitigation Section and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service have formed a first of its kind in the state of Colorado, partnership to improve firefighter safety and wildfire protection for the wildland urban interface (WUI). CSFD said the partnership's goal is to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire, improve the health and resiliency of forested lands, and in…

State offers ways to cut wildfire risk – Alamogordo Daily News

El Rito Media News Services With fires likely in the Southwest every year, fire officials say those living near forest land can get ahead of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Turning wildfire risk into community strength

Every summer, wildfire season gets longer, hotter and more dangerous. Smoke fills our valley, alerts hit our phones and many Missoulians wonder: Are we ready? Right now, we're not.

Viewpoint: Turn wildfire risk into a community strength

Hayden Cook writes, "Missoula has strong goals for long-term climate action, and I support them. We need to meet this moment with clear planning and real resources, not just talk." Continue reading…