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NWSA Releases Video of Professional Private Fire Services
You can view the Video here..
NWSA developed this paper in response to the introduction of HR 4488 back in early 2010. This paper was distributed to every member of congress and their aides.
NWSA has developed a White Paper on the use of Strategic Resource Management of Wildfires. NWSA does not promote scrapping the SRM however we do have concerns in some of the ways it is utilized.
May 11, 2010
NWSA now on Facebook.
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June 29th, 2009
The NWSA has developed a "Crisis Managment Guide" for its' members. This guide is a tool them thru the maze of things that arise out of an emergency situation. If you are a member and want a copy please email NWSA at info@nwsa.us
Northern Rockies NWSA doing Record Verifications for Region 1
The NWSA Region 1 Chapter (Northern Rockies) has an MOU with Region 1 to do record inspections and you can view their Verification schedule on the Inspections Page for Fireline.
March 12, 2009
The Region 1 Chapter of NWSA is helping to hold VIPR training for vendors in that Region
See below the schedules for various Locations:
VIPR Training & Site Schedule and Agenda
Billings Agenda
Dillon Agenda
Coeurdlene Agenda
Kalilspell Agenda
Missoula Agenda
Great Falls Agenda
March 12, 2009
The NCFA is holding thier annual meeting in Nampa, ID on 3/19/2009 at the Shilo Inn Suites, 1301 Shilo Dr., Nampa, ID from 9 - 4 . For more information you can call Warren Giles, President of NCFA.
Also the Region 5 Engine & Tactical Water Tender Vendors meeting with the USFS are being held two differnt locations:
March 24, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
The Gold Dust West Hotel, 2171 Hwy 50 East, Carson City, NV .
Region 4 Engine Tactical Tender Meeting.pdf
March 11, 2009
NWSA Hosts Benefit Auction for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation
March 11, 2009
NWSA holds it's first NWSA Professional Certification Class at it's Annual Conference in Reno
March 11, 2009
USFS issues Briefing Paper on FMCSA Worker Visability Rule
NWSA provided written comment on the Quadrennial Fire Report 2009 Draft. You can read our comment by clicking on the link below.
NWSA 2009 QFR comments.doc
December 19, 2008
NWSA has developed an information packet out our industry including Wildfire Suppression, Defenseible Space Assessments, All Risk Services and support services.
September 30, 2008
We just recently launched a blog that provides a lot of useful links and contracting information. Subscribe by visiting www.contractorsinfire.blogspot.com.
September, 2008
On August 5, 2008 we lost some of our Brothers in fire.Grayback Forestry had a crew involved in the Iron 44 Helicopter crash. We stand strong and ready to assist our fellow fighterfighters and Grayback Forestry in their hour of need.
To get updates on this tragedy and leave condolences for Grayback, it's victims and their families, go to the Grayback Forestry Condolence Page.
We also ask that if you wish to help the families, donate in honor of the victims of Iron 44 to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
August 1, 2008
NWSA Adopts New Dues Structure
NWSAis dropping it dues, now you can join for $200.00 per calendar year. Wealso have a new membership category for individuals for $50.00 acalendar year.