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Collection of Historical Photographs, Dude Fire

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Crown fire at the head of Walk Moore Canyon.

Crown fire at the head of Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire approaching The Corner House.

Fire approaching "The Corner House."

 

 

 

Dude Fire on June 26th - Mogollon Rim visible on the left.

Dude Fire on June 26th - Mogollon Rim visible on the left.

Fire aftermath on the mesa above Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire aftermath on the mesa above Walk Moore Canyon.

 
Remains of homes destroyed by fire in Bonita Creek Estates Subdivision.

Remains of homes destroyed by fire in Bonita Creek Estates Subdivision.

A person walking in the fire aftermath in the bottom of Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire aftermath in the bottom of Walk Moore Canyon.

 
Warning sign for potential flash floods due to diminished vegetation.

Warning sign for potential flash floods due to diminished vegetation.

Crosses mark the fatality sites of Joseph Chacon and James Denney.

Crosses mark the fatality sites of Joseph Chacon and James Denney.

 
Crosses mark fatality sites of Alex Contreras and Sandra Bachman.

Crosses mark fatality sites of Alex Contreras and Sandra Bachman.

Cross marks fatality site of Curtis Springfield.

Cross marks fatality site of Curtis Springfield.

 
Kiosk marking the Dude Fire trail.

Kiosk marking the Dude Fire trail.

Kiosk trail sign describing the events of the Dude Fire.

Kiosk trail sign describing the events of the Dude Fire.

 
Photo of the trail signs with mountains in distance.

Photo of the trail signs with mountains in distance.

Hikers making their way down the Dude Fire trail.

Hikers making their way down the Dude Fire trail.

 
Fatality site with markers indicating fire shelter deployment locations.

Fatality site with markers indicating fire shelter deployment locations.

Current view looking down the road at The Corner House.

Current view looking down the road at "The Corner House."

 
Remains of historic Zane Grey Cabin destroyed by the Dude Fire.

Remains of historic Zane Grey Cabin destroyed by the Dude Fire.

Vortex in smoke during the Dude Fire.

Vortex in smoke during the Dude Fire.

 

NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and Next Generation Position Task Book for Basic Faller Are Now Available

Date: April 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-19 are now available.

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212 includes position standards designed to be used in conjunction with the Next Generation Position Task Book (Next Gen PTB). The Next Gen PTB for Basic Faller (FAL3) includes an evaluation guide with suggested rating elements to consider when assessing trainees.

References:

NWCG Standards For Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212

NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-119

NWCG Basic Faller (FAL3)

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions

Date: April 9, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
RMC Member Eric Fransted

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) serves as the position steward for all Safety Officer incident positions and continues to improve position standards, training, and naming conventions. The implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) required changes to position titles. RMC collaborated with the NWCG Incident Position Standards Committee (IPSC) to propose and implement these updates. 

References:

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions 

NWCG Position Catalog

Updated, NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination, PMS 412

Date: April 8, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee

PMS 412 provides guidance for wildland fire investigations. This guide outlines recommended procedures, practices, techniques, and methods to promote a systematic approach. The last update to this publication was in 2016.

References:

NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination PMS 412

Updated NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508

Date: March 31, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Airtanker Base Operations Unit

The updated NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations (SABO), PMS 508 standardizes operations and procedures at interagency airtanker bases to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations in support of interagency goals and objectives.

References:

NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508