California Fire Science Consortium

02/01/2024

The California Fire Science Seminar Series is officially returning on February 6th, 2024, from 2 to 3pm. Join us every other Tuesday through April 30th. Registration is now open!

Visit our website for more information and to register.

The California Fire Science Seminar Series will return on February 6, 2024, at 2 pm. Join us for the biweekly, virtual presentation and discussion on emerging fire science topics from a diverse range of topics and speakers. Sign up for the California Fire Science Seminar Series newsletter below to r

01/01/2024

As our team reflects on the year, we are pleased to present a curated selection of ten papers that provide a snapshot of noteworthy fire science advancements in the California region.

05/19/2023

Join this LANDFIRE Office Hour as members of the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) walk us through the (new) storymap: Fire in the Western Us. Big fires. Big...

05/16/2023

Our website is back online with a different domain extension. Check us out, share, bookmark, etc.

Communicating fire science and research for the diverse ecosystems in California. From chaparral to the Sierra Nevada, our non-profit encourages collaborative, science-based management and outreach for wildfires, prescribed fires, mechanical treatments, wildlife, smoke, Wildland Urban Interface issu

12/19/2022

ICYMI: There's an opportunity to work with the CA Fire Science Consortium as the statewide coordinator. Please share widely and reach out if you have any questions!

There is an opening for someone to join the CFSC team as the statewide coordinator and other related jobs, please share widely: Research and Outreach Specialist positions View Position Descriptions PDF >

12/12/2022

We are hiring for the coordinator of the California Fire Science Consortium. The Stephens Wildland Fire Science Lab and Collins Landscape Fire Dynamics & Forest Management Lab at Environmental Science, Policy, & Management (ESPM) - UC Berkeley are jointly seeking multiple fire ecology/fire science specialists to begin work in early 2023. These positions will support ongoing research, lead new studies, coordinate fire science outreach efforts, mentor student researchers, and organize/supervise field research crews. Further details on the announcement and application instructions are available at

The Stephens Wildland Fire Science Lab and Collins Landscape Fire Dynamics & Forest Management Lab at UC Berkeley are jointly seeking multiple fire ecology/fire science specialists to begin work in early 2023.

11/25/2022

If you haven't caught up on season 2 of The Good Fire Podcast it's so good!

Matthew Kristoff September 19, 2022 The Abundance Will Be Forever with Victor Steffensen and Ado Webster Matthew Kristoff September 19, 2022 In this podcast, Victor Steffenson and Ado Webster reflect on their experiences as Indigenous fire-keepers and the future of Indigenous fire management. Commen...

11/10/2022

The U.S. Forest Service fact sheet “Management To Improve Forest Resilience and Reduce Wildfire Risk” gives a brief overview of the topic, with numerous links to articles, syntheses and resources.

11/09/2022

A group of partners led by the Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition (and including the FLN) is conducting a national survey to better understand current capacity for and barriers to prescribed fire. Open until Nov 30

This survey is designed to collect timely and relevant information that addresses these gaps, focusing on groups that implement prescribed fire across multiple land jurisdictions throughout the U.S.

10/29/2022

Save the Redwoods League and USDA Forest Service Sign Stewardship Agreement to Accelerate Giant Sequoia Emergency Action https://buff.ly/3gzYc1A Article via

League will lead work to reduce wildfire risk in two vulnerable groves beginning October 31

10/27/2022

UC Davis researchers want to hear your perspectives on wildfire issues in California! If you are a member from any of the following communities, we are helping spread the word for your response:
Aguanga
Chico
Descanso
East Porterville
Hollister
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Lancaster
Magalia
Oakhurst
Red Bluff
Ridgewood / Carnelian Bay
San Bernardino
Santa Rosa
Shingletown
South Lake Tahoe
Ventura

Help protect your community from wildfire by sharing your opinions and experiences by responding to two surveys about wildfire messaging and risk. Your responses will inform local leaders and policymakers of your landscape and community values, guiding solutions to reduce the impact of wildfire and bolstering resilience for everyone.

Visit https://buff.ly/3Nc7m0o to participate.

The surveys should take 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Responses are kept strictly confidential, and everyone can be entered in a drawing to win an iPad or a $25 gift card. Participants must be at least 18 years old. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Schlickman

10/26/2022

Article from on "Proactive Wildfire Mitigation Strategies: Faced with increasing climate challenges and expansion into the wildland urban interface, electric utility teams must prioritize high-impact solutions.

Faced with increasing climate challenges and expansion into the wildland urban interface, electric utility teams must prioritize high-impact solutions.