Northern Rockies Fire Science

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Check out our latest research brief! Understanding smoke microbial emissions is critical for assessing risks to wildland firefighters and smoke-affected populations, and evaluating the ecological implications of fire-driven microbial dispersal. Read it: buff.ly/YJeAvfk

Thanks to NWFSC & partners for putting together a great conference! We enjoyed meeting folks involved in wildfire adaptation across the broader northwest. Visit our events page to see where we'll be next! buff.ly/EuazF0D

We're at the 2026 Inland Empire Reforestation Council Annual Meeting today, and then it's off to Skamania for Adapting Together: Shaping the Future of Fire in the Northwest! Looking forward to connecting with everyone at these events. buff.ly/kfLB70i

Join us next month for the webinar "Fire & Fire Surrogate Studies and SageSTEP: The Benefits of Long-Term Fire Research." This event explores the results/benefits of two @firesciencegov funded long-term research projects. buff.ly/CGCOfVl

The Idaho Prescribed Fire Council is hosting its annual large group workshop March 10-11th in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Learn more about the event: buff.ly/CrfDMXy

Read our latest research brief! This brief summarizes a case study on the redesign of federal prescribed fire training, utilizing an up-to-date understanding of adult learning to enhance training effectiveness. buff.ly/RxBBwQ5

Join us next Tuesday for a co-hosted webinar on burn severity mapping. Dr. Michele S. Buonanduci and Dr. Harvey will present new results from their work with a focus on applications in the U.S. Northern Rockies and the Pacific Northwest. Register here: buff.ly/OgOesRO

Find our February newsletter in your inbox now! Lots of upcoming webinars, training opportunities, and more. Read it here: buff.ly/alvoET4

What does 40 years of research tell us about wildland firefighter health? Tomorrow's webinar from SFSC & SRFSN will highlight findings from the Wildland Firefighter Health Scoping Review, which analyzed more than 250 studies published between 1985–2025. buff.ly/o8h9w90

New research brief alert! Decades of fire suppression have increased fuel loads and fire severity. However, this research shows a separate impact of fire suppression that may cause even greater increases in average fire severity than fuel accumulation. buff.ly/fIzpZ2q

In 2025, we focused on increasing community education around fire through film screenings, workshops, and publications. Read the success story on our website: buff.ly/QsphNLt

It's webinar season & the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab's seminar series is back! Find the evolving list of presentations and register here: buff.ly/qxTDuVN

The science of how organizations and people learn is a relatively new field of study. Organizational learning implies not only the acquisition of knowledge, but the use of that knowledge by employees to improve practices. Explore the topic: buff.ly/QL0HSpO

RMRS Forest Service Research and Development presents a series of Deep Dive Panel Discussions intended for fire, fuels, and land managers on critical topics associated with fuels and fire management. Register here: buff.ly/hmroFXH

One of our priorities last year was training & workforce development. We engaged in activities to build capacity in the region, including: Fire & Fuels Monitoring Training, Perspectives - Preparing the Next Generation through SAFE & Behave7 Webinars. buff.ly/c7PNzen

How effective are landscape scale fuel treatments? Today we're revisiting this brief, published in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Research Station. Read the full publication on our website: buff.ly/JFbHILd

NAFEW organizers are now seeking submissions for oral and poster presentations. The deadline to submit abstracts is February 2nd. Also note that registration is open, register now before the price increases on February 25th! buff.ly/OmmIfLI

One more look back at our year, Spotify Wrapped style. It was a good one! Here's to continuing the momentum into 2026!