@NVNationalGuard
joined the response to the
#DavisFire
. They also have a hand crew, jointly with NDF on the ground. The State of Nevada is committed to a safe and effective response to wildfires. 🧵⬇️
NDF amid part of the multiagency response to the
#DavisFire
, in Washoe County, NV. Estimated size 1,500 acres. Follow
@TMFPD
,
@RenoFireDept
for updates.
🧵We've partnered with
@HumboldtToiyabe
and
@blmnv
to bring the Smokey Balloon to the Great Reno Balloon Races. Stop by and meet the team at Rancho San Rafael.
@renoballoon
1️⃣
Tonight, the team at 911 Restoration provided dinner to the firefighters at the Gold Ranch Fire in Verdi, NV. We want to thank them for their support to the efforts that have been going on since last night.
#GoldRanchFire
On
#NationalPhotographyDay2022
, we thank our staff for sharing their pictures with all of us. Their photographs document the work our agency does for
#Nevada
.
Wildland firefighters work tirelessly to combat wildfires and mitigate their destructive effects. They are people of exceptional skill, training, and dedication. Thank you,
@JosephMLombardo
for recognizing them through this proclamation.
@NevDCNR
#NWFFD
The
#WildcatFire
is holding at 21,440 acres, just a tick over the acreage reported yesterday (21,423 acres). It is now 15% contained, thanks to the efforts of a multi-agency team of firefighters, pilots, and support personnel, including NDF's Carlin Crew 1
📷 Hunter Tracy, NDF
The Nevada Division of Forestry's wildland firefighting assets have been responding to incidents in Nevada and out of state. All hands, all lands.
@NevDCNR
@JosephMLombardo
We’re excited to announce a historic federal investment of over $57 million to implement wildfire mitigation in two of Nevada’s highest risk areas, the Sierra Front and Elko County, with our shared stewardship partners.
@JosephMLombardo
Today,
@USDA
@SecVilsack
announced new efforts to address the growing wildfire threat and protect at-risk communities and critical infrastructure across West.
#WildfireCrisisStrategy
With a red flag warning in place for most of Nevada and thunderstorms forming over the Sierra Front and Greater Reno-Tahoe area, NDF’s Battleborn Helitack crew is prepositioned in Minden, NV.
Rutledge Airborne is an NDF contractor providing Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) services to the State of Nevada. Here they are, dropping retardant at the Stockade Canyon Fire, in Washoe County, on 8/1/2024. This fire reached 18,212 acres is 80% contained. 1/2
🧵/1️⃣The
#DodgeSpringsFire
is actively burning on the border of Nevada and Utah. The lightning-caused fire was initially spotted on July 21. NDF's Pioche Crew 1 and supervisory personnel have been mobilized to support the containment operations.
📷 Joseph Livreri, NDF
In 2022, NDF's Air Operations delivered almost 14 thousand gallons of water, to support wildland fire suppression on the ground. They also flew one search and rescue hoist mission and 23 sorties.
#OurNevada
@NevDCNR
@JosephMLombardo
#PeavinePeakFire
Update Moderate/High - Rate of spread with Tree Torching , 3-10 Foot Flame lengths Wind - 12-15 out of SW/ Gusts to 20mph, 8-10 Acres. Multiple resources to include air, fixed wing and helicopters. Crews are making some progress.
Read about the Washoe State Tree Nursery, one of two state nurseries producing plants that are native or adapted to the
#Great
Basin and
#SierraNevada
.
#YourNDF
via
@rgj
The
#GoshuteFire
, in the Goshute Mountain Range, Eastern Elko Co,
#Nevada
, has been mapped at 634 acres as of Sunday morning. The fire spotted on June 25 afternoon.
#NDF
’s Carlin Crew 1, Water Tender 5282, and a mobile kitchen unit are supporting the fire containment effort.
New Incident: Ragland Fire, Winnemucca, NV. NDF responding alongside federal and local resources. Reported at around 1:30 pm on 8/20/24.Forward progress stopped at approximately at 5:30 pm. Size: approx 1,786 acres. 🧵⬇️
⚠️
#TMFR
crews are on scene and hiking into a site to suppress a lightning strike fire near Geiger Grade. We are experiencing a high volume of reports, Please do not call 9-1-1.
@washoecounty
@WashoeSheriff
NDF nurseries in Washoe Co. and Las Vegas grow hundreds of native or adapted plants yearly. These ones are headed to the Elko Fall Plant Sale. About 300 forbs, trees, and shrubs were ordered and will be available for pickup on Friday and Saturday at 911 Falcon Lane in Elko.
Upcoming Funding Opportunity: The Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program (CWDG) is a new federal aid program designed in cooperation with the states to protect communities from risks associated with wildfires. Learn more on our website
@NevDCNR
NDF’s Grindstone Squad just demobilized from the North Creek Fire, in White Pine County, NV. The fire consumed approx. 1,100 acres and it is 75% contained.
The
#GoshuteFire
has covered an estimated 1000-to-1200 acres in Eastern Elko Co.
#Nevada
. Containment is 10% as of Monday afternoon 📹Dustin Osborn,
#NDF
.
#ThrowbackThursday
Don Amodei, father of Congressman
@MarkAmodeiNV2
, joined NDF in the 1960s. He was a crew boss, a state fire management officer, and a state legislator. Before that, he managed a basketball team. Read more about him on our Instagram
It is wildfire awareness month. Here’s our helpful tip: Don’t use pasta as defensible space!
For better tips, visit our partners
@NevadaLWF
.
#pastagate
#ThrowbackThursday
Spooner Lake & Backcountry is a very popular destination in the Tahoe Basin. In 1969, the basin saw record-breaking snow fall. This image is from February.
Want to know about NDF's habitat restoration work at Spooner? visit our website
If you live in
@ChurchillCounty
, you should know two things: (1) the county has created a page on their website with information about flooding in the area; (2) the Eastern Sierra Conservation Crew has been out there, supporting flood preparations.
#StaySafe
#NVFloods2023
2️⃣ Deflating and repacking a hot air balloon is hard work, but we're part of a great team, with
@blmnv
,
@HumboldtToiyabe
, our Smokey Balloon co-sponsors at the Great Reno Balloon Race 2022.
#fellowship
@renoballoon
NDF Helicopter drops water on the
#GoldRanchFire
, on 8/12/2024.
As of 8/13/2024, all evacuation orders have been lifted, per
@washoecounty
.
Photos courtesy of J. Lemay.
#ThrowbackThursday
Though we only issue🎄permits for commercial harvesting, we're sharing this image to remind all Nevadans who celebrate Christmas and want to harvest their own tree to purchase their permit from
@blmnv
or
@HumboldtToiyabe
The State of Nevada has been partnering with Rutlege Airborne since 2022. Their Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) provide critical air support for wildland firefighting throughout
#Nevada
. They sent us this footage from the
#LuckyFire
@HumboldtToiyabe
@blmnv
@JosephMLombardo
Check out the latest mini documentary, from our Day with NDF series. For more content, follow Nevada Division of Forestry on Instagram and YouTube, at nevadaforestry.
#Pioche
@NvDOW
@NevDCNR
Each year, Nevada Division of Forestry leadership and training staff conduct a readiness inspection at the Minden Air Base. Daniel Rangel (Training and Safety) and Julli Giampapa (Helicopter manager) explain what it entails.
@NevDCNR
@GovLombardoNV
#BattleBorn
#ThrowbackThursday
on April 3, 1962, Nevada's first State Forester Firewarden George Zappetini sent the the state's Beechcraft C-45 to a fire in Reno, Nevada. This was a very early deployment of NDF air resources, as the agency was established in 1957 🧵/ 1️⃣
Bark beetles are tiny yet mighty pests that can devastate entire forests. It is crucial to manage these insects to protect our natural resources. In 2022, NDF thinned 9.61 acres to prevent bark beetle spread.
#forestry
#ecology
"
The
#GoshuteFire
has grown to 1,800 acres, fueled by timber, brush, and grass. It was caused by lightning. Weather conditions and terrain continue to be a challenge. The fire is 12% contained. 📷 Dustin Osborne, Battalion Chief
#NDF
NDF Helicopter dropping buckets at the Mono Basin Fire. Spotted on August 4, this fire has burned approximately 110 acres of Forest Service Land in Mineral County, NV
#FireYear2024
When
@realNVL
approved Wildland Fire Protection Program in 2013, it strengthened Nevada's ability to effectively respond to wildfires. NDF is always ready to support WFPP partners like
@TMFPD
.
#WeWorkForNevada
Learn more about the WFPP
#TMFR
crews have gained access to the Majestic Fire on top of a hill near Toll Road. 50x50 fire that crews are mopping up after strong air support from
@NevadaForestry
.
🆕 The
#goshutefire
is now estimated at 1,000 acres, as of latest update from the field (5:00 pm pst). Location: approx 15 miles south of
#West_Wendover
,
#Nevada
. Terrain is steep, with heavy juniper occurrence. 1/2
NDF’s Engine B-5120, a Type 3 brush engine, has been dispatched to the Golden Ranch Fire (Verdi, NV), adding to state resources responding. Earlier, Battleborn Helitack’s H-401 helicopter was dispatched to provide air support.
Size has been updated to approximately 400 acres
Shared Stewardship unites state, federal & local stakeholders to reduce wildfire risks in Nevada. Let's nurture healthier forests, rangelands & watersheds! Here's the story of a project that exemplifies the strategy🔥🌲
#WildfireMitigation
#SharedStewardship
1/2
Multiple agencies responding to Sullivan Fire, behind Hug High School in Sparks. Washoe Co. has issued evacuation order for area of North McCarran and Pyramid. Evacuate to Senior Services 1155 E. 9th Street.
#SullivanFire
This week's native plant is the Owyhee Sagebrush (Artemisia papposa), also known as fuzzy sagebrush. As part of the sagebrush biome, it provides habitat for the
#GreaterSageGrouse
. This plant can be spotted in Elko Co.,
#Nevada
NDF is excited to announce a new partnership with Rutledge Airborne Applications. For the next three years, Rutledge will provide critical air support for wildland firefighting in
#Nevada
with their fleet of Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs). 🧵1️⃣
Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) from Rutledge Airborne (Contractor for NDF) dropping retardant at the Whisky Fire (Lander Co. NV). Fire was discovered on 7/22/24. Approximately size: 1,246 acres. Containment: 20%.
@KOLO8
@KTVN
@KRNV
The WFLC Western Urban & Community Forestry Committee is gathering at
@UNLV
this week for their annual meeting. Thanks to
@NevadaForestry
for hosting! Learn more about the Western Urban & Community Forestry Committee at .
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts" -Rachel Carson
On
#NationalPublicLandsDay
, the beauty and diversity of
#Nevada
's public lands awaits. Whether you volunteer or recreate, have a wonderful Saturday.
Fuels reduction projects are a tool for reducing wildfire risks, by removing excess fuels, such as overgrown vegetation, flammable grasses, and other vegetative debris. Recently, we completed fuels reduction in Jarbidge, Nevada. See more⬇️
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
Robert Laurence Binyon
#MemorialDay
.
2/ Ragland Fire (Winnemucca, NV). Structures threatened for several hours, but none lost.
NDF resources:
Rose Creek and Grindstone squads as one hand crew; One water tender, one Type 3 Engine; overhead staff. ⬇️
The
@NevadaForestry
crews helped our Mason Valley community with 4400 filled sandbags yesterday and every single bag was taken by residents! Please keep your sandbags in place or nearby through Spring Thaw.
For a list of self-fill sandbag locations:
.
@NVNationalGuard
Soldiers completed their certification as Type 2 wildland firefighters this month through a partnership with
@NevadaForestry
. This training is a crucial step in enhancing the region’s firefighting capabilities.
🔗
#MakingADifference
#NDF
is supporting fire containment efforts led by
@blmnv
. Among other resources, we have deployed Carlin Crew
#1
, pictured here as they receive a pre-flight briefing.
#goshutefire
The
#WildcatFire
was spotted yesterday afternoon, about 40 miles northwest of Wells, NV. It has covered approximately 3,500 acres, fueled by brush and short grass. Follow hashtag
#NVwildfires
for updates.
@NevDCNR
@GovSisolak
Federal resources have responded to an emerging wildfire, the Wildcat fire, East of O'Neil Basin. The fire will be transitioning to a type 3 team and more updates will follow.
The Stockade Canyon Fire is the largest incident by acreage this season in Nevada, at approx. 18,212 acres.
Rutledge SEATs have been dispatched to incidents of all sizes. Here they are taking off to the Clonch Canyon Fire (55 acres; 100% containment), in White Pine Co. NV
Nevada Division of Forestry has a contract with Rutledge Airborne Applications, to provide air support with their Single Engine Air Tankers. They shared this footage from the Stockade Fire in Washoe County, NV
#FireSeason2024
@JosephMLombardo
The State Nurseries Program provides invaluable resources for land stewardship activities. In 2022, our nurseries distributed 62,279 plants to be used in restoration and revegetation projects throughout
#Nevada
.
#OurNevada
Learn more through this link:
On Monday, Ron Bollier greeted the scooper team from
@BridgerAerospa1
. They are pre-positioned in Reno for duty anywhere, upon request. Bridger is in Nevada under a federal contract, providing air support to wildland firefighters across the country. 🧵1️⃣
📷
@thatdrmedia
Cat (noun): A small, domesticated carnivorous mammal, with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws.
Cat 297C (n): A skid steer, used in restoration and fuels reduction projects. NDF owns two that can be used across NV.
#InternationalCatDay
Nevada Division of Forestry staff have relied on a fleet of sturdy vehicles to carry out the agency's mission: To protect and enhance Nevada's ecosystems through natural resource stewardship and wildfire management.
#throwbackthrusday
Here's some much-needed good news for your
#PiDay
! 🥧
We will finally see a break in the active weather pattern starting tomorrow, with generally dry and mild conditions prevailing through Friday. Enjoy it while it lasts!