Alaskan educators used satellites and hands-on learning at a burn scar to explore wildfire & preparedness during Wildfire and My Community workshop co-lead by Alaska Fire Science Consortium. Back home, they’ll launch local projects on wildfire with youth.

In this new, 6-minute video, get an inside look at who makes up the Fire Science Exchange Network (FSEN), how regional exchanges deliver wildland fire science, and the lasting partnerships and impact since 2010. Watch here:

To better assist you with navigating the website, the North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange (NAFSE) has put together a short video tutorial series to help with situational awareness and preparedness activities related to drought.

Stay up to date with the current fire situation across the United States & Canada here - for the US its the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) at and for Canada its the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) at

On July 22, 2025 the North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange (NAFSE) is hosting the Southern New England Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Update and Forest Management Meeting. As the title implies all things SPB will be discussed. Register for this online event at

The Tallgrass Prairie and Oak Savanna Fire Science Consortium, the Lakes States Fire Science Consortium, & the North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange (along with other agencies) are putting on a "Blended Learning Excursion" July 8-10, 2025. Details at

National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD) recognizes the dedication of wildland firefighters, and it occurs during the Week of Remembrance, serving as an oportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety. More info on NWFFD:

The NE-MW #PrescribedFire Science & Management Workshop is offering 20 field trips around the region on Day 2 of the three day workshop (July 9, 2025). An online learning experience will be offered that day if you are not able to attend the field trips.

Today, July 2, is #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay - we honor wildland firefighters, support staff, and contractors that serve the public across the country. Learn more at #ItTakesAllOfUs

With #wildfire #smoke more prevalent we want to remind you the North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange (NAFSE) put together a short, three lesson video series that provides you with the necessary information to utilize the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map v4.0.

Virtual Presentations + In Person Field Trips = Blended Learning Excursion. The NE-MW #PrescribedFire Science & Management Workshop is July 8-10, 2025. Highlights include a keynote from Dr. Stephen J. Pyne & a session on The Many Cultures of Fire.

Reminder: Annual Patch Burn Grazing meeting registration deadline is a little over 2 weeks away! . @GPFireScience

The 2026 JFSP Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) are NOW OPEN. For those involved in wildland fire science, please consider applying to advance important research and support sound decision-making on the ground. Click to View the NOFO Accouncements:

This week we've got some event reminders 📆. When conservation & mental health combine you get something like this event.⬇️⬇️⬇️.Deadline to sign up is in 5 days. All are welcome. @PrairieFireSci @GPFireScience.

If you’ve received JFSP funding, chances are you’ve connected with Becky Jenison, Acting Program Manager. Learn more about her path in this new BLM blog post:.🔗

Curious what is happening at #AGC25 this week? Want to learn more about why #Grasslands are so important? Curious about #RxFire in the grassland ecosystem? . One of our exchanges is attending 👉Hop over to @gpfirescience and follow along this week. #ProtectOurPrairie @nwf_ag

Did you know that rangeland burning can increase pollen and nectar sources for pollinators?!.🐛🐝🕷️🦋.As we wrap up #NationalPollinatorWeek , check out this pub from @GPFireScience for a bit more info on all of the benefits of #RxFire.

Next week @nwfirescience is co-leading the 2nd "Work of Wildfire" workshop w/ WA DNR in the Methow Valley, building on the success of the 1st workshop on the Colville Natnl Forest last June. See the report & stay tuned for a recap of this year's workshop!.

This week in the Friday Flash, we are sharing the WindNinja computer program and its Version 3.12.0 update. WindNinja forecasts real-time turbulence in the column of air above a potential landing site helping to address smokejumper safety!.Learn more:

Last month @NWfirescience & @NRfirescience led the 2nd biannual Hybrid Fire & Fuels Monitoring Workshop in partnership with BIA. After 2 days of virtual instruction, students attended trainings in 2 locations (Yakama or Flathead Reservations) to practice skills & gain confidence.