George Mason University
GMU
Since 1972, the university's development has been marked by rapid growth and innovative planning. Drawing prominent scholars from all fields, George Mason's outstanding faculty includes two Nobel laureates in Economic Science, the Robinson Professors, a Pulitzer Prize winner, IEEE Centennial Medalists, and recipients of numerous grants and awards, including Fulbright, National Science Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts awards. Endowed chairs have also brought many artists and scholars to campus.
International Association of Wildland Fire
IAWF
The International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF) is a non-profit, professional association representing members of the global wildland fire community. The purpose of the association is to facilitate communication and provide leadership for the wildland fire community.
Joint Fire Science Program
JFSP
The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) was established in 1998 to provide scientific information and support for fuel and fire management programs. The program is a partnership of six federal agencies; the Forest Service in the Agriculture Department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Geological Survey, all in the Department of the Interior.
The Lessons Learned Center
LLC
The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center actively promotes a learning
culture to enhance and sustain safe and effective work practices in the
entire U.S. wildland fire community.
The Lessons Learned Center is seeking input in their five year strategic
planning effort.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many non-aerospace uses by the private sector.
National Fire Protection Association/ Firewise
NFPA
Established in 1896, NFPA serves as the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and is an authoritative source on public safety. NFPA's focus on true consensus has helped the association's code-development process earn accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Firewise
The national Firewise Communities program is a multi-agency effort designed to reach beyond the fire service in the effort to protect people, property, and natural resources from the risk of wildland fire - before a fire starts.
NOAA's National Weather Service and the COMET Program
NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is established in 1970. NOAA's mission is to describe and predict changes in the Earth's environment, and conserve and manage wisely the Nation's coastal and marine resources to ensure sustainable economic opportunities.
COMET
Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training (COMET) was established in 1989 by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to promote a better understanding of mesoscale meteorology and to maximize the benefits of new weather technologies.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
UCAR
UCAR, NCAR, and UOP are part of a collaborative community dedicated to understanding the atmosphere —the air around us—and the interconnected processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core. The National Center for Atmospheric Research and the UCAR Office of Programs provide research, facilities, and services for the atmospheric and Earth sciences community. NCAR and UOP are managed by the nonprofit University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
U. S. D. A. Forest Sevice
USDA/FS
Established in 1905, the U.S.D.A Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands.The fundamental responsibility is focus on stewardship and sustainability of the land, water and communities, but how that is delivered to the public is changing.
Research & Development
R&D is the largest forestry research organization in the world and international leader in forest conservation. As part of the Forest Service, the largest agency in the USDA, our research contributes to the advancement of science and the conservation of many of our Nation's most valuable natural resources.
State & Private Forestry
The State and Private Forestry (S&PF) organization of the USDA Forest Service reaches across the boundaries of National Forests to States, Tribes, communities and non-industrial private landowners. S&PF is the federal leader in providing technical and financial assistance to landowners and resource managers to help sustain the Nation’s forests and protect communities and the environment from wildland fires.
Northern Research Station
The Northern Research Station extends across 20 states, comprising both the most densely populated and most heavily forested portion of the US. We envision a region where trees and natural resources support a high quality of life; wildlife, fish, and plant communities thrive; clean water abounds; and people work together to sustain and restore the health of forests
Southern Research Station
The Southern Research Station, with headquarters located in western North Carolina, is the leading organization for research on natural resource management and sustainability in the Southern United States. With a staff of 130 scientists serving 13 Southern States, our mission is to create the science and technology needed to sustain and enhance Southern forest ecosystems and the benefits they provide.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Research & Development
The Office of Research and Development (ORD) is the scientific research arm of EPA. ORD's leading-edge research helps provide the solid underpinning of science and technology for the Agency. ORD conducts research on ways to prevent pollution, protect human health, and reduce risk.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
FWS
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has been using and managing fire safely and cost-effectively since the 1930s, leading to lands being in healthier ecological condition overall, with lower risk of catastrophic fire. This long-term, balanced approach to fire management benefits both people and wildlife.
U.S. Geological Survey
USGS
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is a federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.The Biological Resources Discipline works with others to provide the scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation's biological resources.
