Random Ramblings: Aerial Wildland Firefighting

I have blogged about aerial wildland firefighting since 2009. I am not a firefighter and am not a pilot, just an interested bystander who wants to learn more and share what I learn here. Join me here as I blog on the aircraft and the pilots who fight wildland fires from the air in support of crews on the ground. I also blog on concerns affecting fire crews on the ground as well as other aviation and meteorology issues. Learn what it takes to do jobs that are staffed by the best of the best.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

2021 NJ wildfire season: Prescribed burn in New Jersey (April 20th)

It seems that the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is continuing with prescribed burns, as conditions allow, in northern New Jersey (Division A). Yesterday, April 20th, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service conducted a prescribed burn on in Hopewell, Mercer County, on County land (go to see this NJFFS Facebook post).

Added on April 22nd: Bill Gabbert of Wildfire Today reported in an April 21st article that the U.S. Forest Service has suspended prescribed burn operations in the northern region -- Montana, northern Idaho, North Dakota, and a small portion of north west South Dakota because four firefighters experienced burn injuries while conducting prescribed burns. Two firefighters experienced severe third degree burns with surgical intervention. You will want to read Bill's April 21st article for more information. Stay safe out there.

Speaking of prescribed burns, thanks to my friends at the NJFFS Section B10 who shared a nice video yesterday from CBS Miami on prescribed burns conducted by the Nature Conservancy in western Maryland. Enjoy.