Fire
Learn about prescribed fire, fire prevention, wildland fire, fire science, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse resources by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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FireForests & PlantsWeather & ClimateMichael Gavazzi, Biological Scientist
- M.S., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A biological scientist is a jack of all trades. I work with other researchers in diverse disciplines to study forest ecosystems response to prescribed burning, climate change, and natural and man-made disturbance.
- M.S., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A biological scientist is a jack of all trades. I work with other researchers in diverse disciplines to study forest ecosystems response to prescribed burning, climate change, and natural and man-made disturbance.
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FireForests & PlantsDan Dey, Project Leader & Research Forester
- Ph.D., University of Missouri
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forester, I assess silvicultural practices to restore and sustainably manage forests, woodlands, and savannas. Silviculture is the practice of establishing, growing, and managing the health and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values of society.
- Ph.D., University of Missouri
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forester, I assess silvicultural practices to restore and sustainably manage forests, woodlands, and savannas. Silviculture is the practice of establishing, growing, and managing the health and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values of society.
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FireForests & PlantsInsectsWaterKenneth L. Clark, Research Forester
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies forest composition, structure, and functioning, such as productivity and nutrient cycling.
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies forest composition, structure, and functioning, such as productivity and nutrient cycling.
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FireForests & PlantsMike Battaglia, Research Forester
- Ph.D., Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies how trees establish and grow in a forest.
- Ph.D., Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies how trees establish and grow in a forest.
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FireForests & PlantsCassandra Johnson Gaither, Natural Resource Sociologist
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A natural resource sociologist looks at humans and their relationship to the natural world.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A natural resource sociologist looks at humans and their relationship to the natural world.
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FireFire CareerAaron Rowe, Forest Fuels & Fire Prevention Specialist
- B.S., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service
- My job is to implement effective fuels treatments to make a more fire-resilient and fire-adapted landscape as well as prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires.
- B.S., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service
- My job is to implement effective fuels treatments to make a more fire-resilient and fire-adapted landscape as well as prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires.
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FireFire CareerShaniko Cowie, Deputy Fire Staff, Fuels
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- I manage the fuels program at the forest level, which includes coordinating prescribed fire and fuels reduction treatments across our 2.3-million-acre forest. During fire season, I provide expertise in fire behavior and fire growth modeling. I also provide fire management leadership and expertise for the forest fire program as a whole.
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- I manage the fuels program at the forest level, which includes coordinating prescribed fire and fuels reduction treatments across our 2.3-million-acre forest. During fire season, I provide expertise in fire behavior and fire growth modeling. I also provide fire management leadership and expertise for the forest fire program as a whole.
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FireFire CareerSally Davis, Interagency Fire Training Officer
- B.S.S., Ohio University
- USDA Forest Service
- As an interagency fire training officer I maintain training records for wildland firefighters and fire support personnel
- B.S.S., Ohio University
- USDA Forest Service
- As an interagency fire training officer I maintain training records for wildland firefighters and fire support personnel
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FireFire CareerRex Thompson, Fire Prevention Technician
- High School
- USDA Forest Service
- My position as a fire prevention technician gives me the opportunity to meet and educate the public about fire safety and ways to protect natural resources for future generations.
- High School
- USDA Forest Service
- My position as a fire prevention technician gives me the opportunity to meet and educate the public about fire safety and ways to protect natural resources for future generations.
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FireFire CareerPaul Corrigan, Utah Interagency Smoke Coordinator
- B.S., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service
- As a smoke coordinator, I am the liaison between all the land managers doing prescribed fire (Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Utah Department of Natural Resources, etc.) and the Utah Division of Air Quality.
- B.S., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service
- As a smoke coordinator, I am the liaison between all the land managers doing prescribed fire (Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Utah Department of Natural Resources, etc.) and the Utah Division of Air Quality.
