Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Public Lands Information Center (PLIC): Recreation Site Search
- Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC): SW Area Fire Information
- NM Fire Weather Forecast & Red Flag Warnings
- National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): Situation Report
- InciWeb: Incident Information System
- Arizona Fire Information
- Texas Fire Information (see also TXFS Wildfire Updates)
- Colorado Fire Information
- How can I become a firefighter?
Smoke
Maps
- Map of Large Fires in New Mexico
- National Large Fire Map
- GeoMAC Wildfire Mapping Viewer
- NOAA Map for animated smokeplumes
- NOAA Fire Detection and Smoke
- USDA MODIS Active Fire Detection Program
Wildland Fire Data in Google Earth
- Wildland Fire Data in Google Earth
- Wildfire Perimeter Maps from GeoMAC
- National Infrared Operations
- Additional Wldland Fire Related KMZ/KML Links
Statistics
Prescribed Fire
- Planned Burns | Burn Location Map | AQB’s Burn Map
- What is Pescribed Fire?
- Prescribed Fire Presentation
Wildfire
- Wildfire Science
- Fire and Forest Ecosystem Health
- Understanding Fire
- Glossary of Wildland Fire Terminology
- Wildfire and Animals – What’s the Real Story? (WMV) (MP4) (video podcast script)
Outdoor Fire Safety
Fire Education
- Bandelier NM – Investigating Fire Ecology in Ponderosa Pine Forests (6th grade)
- Carlsbad Caverns NP– Middle School Ecology Curriculum: Fire
- Fire Ecology Resource Management Education Unit (grades 5-6)
- Firewise Firecamp (grades 6-8)
- FireWorks curriculum featuring ponderosa, lodgepole, and whitebark pine forests (Grades 1-10)
- Natural Inquirer – On Top of Old Smokey (grades 5+)
- Natural Inquirer – Wildland Fire Edition (grades 5+)
- Natural Inquirer – Wildland Fire Edition 2 (grades 5+)
- NM Museum of Natural History and Science: Fire in the Rio Grande Bosque Curriculum (grades 4-12)
- Project Learning Tree – Fire Education (pre-K-12)
- Red Cross K-8 Masters of Disasters Lessons for Families and Activities for Teachers
- USFS – Southwest Fire Ecology Curriculum (K-12)
- Online Fire Science Degrees
Firewise
- Living with Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner (14MB)
- Viviendo Con Incendios: Una guía para los dueños de casas en Nuevo México
- Firewise.org
- IIBHS Resources on How to Reduce Risks from a Wildfire
- IIBHS Wildfire Retrofit Guide – Southwest
- Video: Wildfire: Preventing Home Ignitions
Before a Wildfire
- Ready, Set, Go! Create A Wildfire Action Plan For Your Home
- Your Role in Fire-Adapted Communities (PDF, 772 Kb)
- What should I do before a wildfire
- How can I prepare for Wildland Fire? (PDF brochure)
- What should I do to Be Ready for Wildfires?
- Be Red Cross Ready: Wildfire Safety Checklist (English pdf | Spanish pdf)
- What should I do if a wildfire is approaching?
- What can I do to help protect my home from wildfire if I only have 24 Hours or less?
- What can I do to help protect my home from wildfire?
- Wildfire and Insurance
- Tips on Obtaining the Right Type and Amount of Insurance Coverage
- Risk of Flooding Increases After Wildfire – Don’t Forget Flood Insurance Too
During a Wildfire
- What do I need to do during a wildfire? (See also More tips)
- What should I do if I have to evacuate?
- Wildfire Safety Tips from the NM Dept of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
After a Wildfire
- What do I need to do after a wildfire?
- Wildfire and Insurance – What should I do after a wildfire?
- What is Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)?
Resources for the Media
- Interagency Media Guidelines for Wildland Fires
- Producer’s Guide: Featuring Wildland Fire on Television and Film
- Reports and Investigations
- CDC Wildfire PSAs
- NWCG Fire Safety and Prevention PSAs
- Firewise PSAs & Video Footage
- Firefighting Aircraft Recognition Guide
- NIFC Wildland Fire Photos & Videos
