Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Thursday’s drill help prepares county emergency responders for active-shooter situation Some 115 people took part in the two-hour exercise … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sequoia NF 2016 Tree Mortality Response (Wildfire)
Sequoia National Forest2016 Tree Mortality Response Mission: The mission of the US Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The tree mortality impact has created such situations within California that the Governor …
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Residents frustrated with landscaping service and city’s response
Some residents pay tax to have landscaping service mow, trim neighborhoods At least one resident is dissatisfied with Yard Masters’ work in Silverado subdivision City officials say it takes vocal residents to keep city, companies accountable … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rough Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)
Northern California Burned Areas Begin Recovery Journey REDDING, California – Many forests depend on periodic fires to maintain healthy ecosystems. In these fire adapted areas, fire promotes plant diversity and burns away accumulations of live and dead plant material such as pine needles, leaves, branches, and smaller understory trees. The …
Read More »2015 Shasta-Trinity Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)
Northern California Burned Areas Begin Recovery Journey REDDING, California – Many forests depend on periodic fires to maintain healthy ecosystems. In these fire adapted areas, fire promotes plant diversity and burns away accumulations of live and dead plant material such as pine needles, leaves, branches, and smaller understory trees. The …
Read More »2015 Six Rivers Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)
Northern California Burned Areas Begin Recovery Journey REDDING, California – Many forests depend on periodic fires to maintain healthy ecosystems. In these fire adapted areas, fire promotes plant diversity and burns away accumulations of live and dead plant material such as pine needles, leaves, branches, and smaller understory trees. The …
Read More »Lake Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)
THREE PHASES OF WILDFIRE REHABILITATION There are three phases of rehabilitation following wildfires on federal lands: Fire Suppression RepairEmergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)Long-Term Recovery and Restoration Fire Suppression Repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Rangers Receive Emergency Response Awards
Three Yosemite National Park Rangers have received awards from the Mariposa County Health Department for their efforts and service to emergency medical services (EMS) in Yosemite National Park. Heidi Schlichting received an award for Paramedic of the Year; Dave Hahn received an award for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Rangers Receive Emergency Response Awards
Three Yosemite National Park Rangers have received awards from the Mariposa County Health Department for their efforts and service to emergency medical services (EMS) in Yosemite National Park. Heidi Schlichting received an award for Paramedic of the Year; Dave Hahn received an award for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the …
Read More »Quick Response Stops Wildfire Near Table Mountain
Dry conditions from the drought prompted a fast response from fire fighters to attack a wildfire near Millerton and Auberry Roads. The blaze burned ten acres. And at one point threatened homes. Fire crews attacked the wildfire on from the air with tankers and helicopters. Auberry Road was crowded with …
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