Resources

The links and references on this page are intended to complement information presented in the:

WFDSS online help. Page-level, context-sensitive help is available within the application by clicking the Help link or . The help is updated frequently.
WFDSS training. Webinars, Quick Tips, and videos provide users with information about application functionality.

The following information contains links to websites and software. The presentation of these websites and software packages does not constitute an endorsement by the USDA Forest Service (FS) of any information, products, or services offered by these websites or software packages.

USDA FS provides these links because they might contain related information of interest to you. These links do not constitute an endorsement by the NWS of any information, products, or services on this site.

508 Compliance

If you are color-blind or otherwise have trouble viewing the maps and images within the WFDSS system, several options are available to assist you. Several software applications can help convert images to a more easily viewed contrast level:

Occasional transformation needed: Try Vischeck, which is a free resource that allows you to view changed images on their website. You can save the transformed files if needed.
Frequent transformation needed: Use a software application, such as Visolve (free) and eyePilot (free trial). Numerous other options also exist.

If you are a USDA Forest Service employee and find a software package that suits your needs but requires a purchase, please consult the reasonable accommodation documentation and make sure you fill out a technical approval form.

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Glossary

These glossaries are all updated frequently.

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WFDSS Decision

Incorporating Long-Term Assessment Information into WFDSS (PDF, 5/11/2012)
WFDSS Publishing a Decision (PDF, 8/29/2011)
WFDSS Decision Content (PDF, 6/10/2010)
WFDSS Decision Examples (PDF, 8/29/2011)
Backup WFDSS Incident Reporting Form, for use only if the web-based application is down (PDF, 8/20/12)

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WFDSS Tools

Slope Table ( PDF 7/14/2011)
Smoke Models (10/4/2010)
- Air Quality Tools Presentation (5/6/2011)
- Smoke Matrices (5/6/2011)
Cost Estimator (Excel spreadsheet; right-click to download, 5/4/2009)
Relative Risk (PDF - 0.5 MB, 5/24/2010)
Organizational Needs Assessment Information

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White Papers

Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) & Spatial Fire Planning Process (2/27/2013)
Fuel Treatments Enhancing Wildfire Decision Making
Review of FSPro Analyses Completed in 2010 (8/11/2011)
Reprojecting Local Vector Data for Use with WFDSS-Generated Landscape Files (10/28/2008)
SCI: Estimating Suppression Expenditures for Individual Wildland Fires (2007)
Records Retention Requirements for Each WFDSS Incident Type
Criteria for Determining Management Response Points

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GIS

LANDFIRE
ESRI
Gridded wind library

Fire Behavior

Fire Behavior Requester Reminder (PDF 4/1/2012)
Spatial Fire Behavior Comparison Chart (PDF 3/1/2012)
Incorporating Long-Term Assessment Information into WFDSS (PDF 5/11/2012)
FAQs Automated BFB and STFB (Analysis Questions, pdfs/FAQs_WFDSS_auto_BFB_STFB.pdf) (2009)
GeoMAC: Allows fire managers to map current fires and perimeters.
Fire Models: Learn more about fire behavior analysis.
Fire.org: Provides software for fire planning, modeling, and so on.
Automated Basic and Short-Term Fire Behavior (PDF) (2009)
40 Fuel Models (PDF)
Downloading FSPro Data from WFDSS (PDF) (6/14/2010)

Introduction to FlamMap 3.0

In 2008, we developed this lesson for S-495 Unit 6: Short-Term Geospatial Analysis Using FlamMap. This lesson introduces FlamMap 3.0 and provides useful background information for both the desktop version of FlamMap and WFDSS Basic and Short-Term Fire Behavior.

Introduction to FlamMap 3.0 (8/2009)

PDFs of Fire Spread Probability Model (FSPro)

For available FSPro training materials, click here. Unit 8 contains the relevant information.

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Historical Fire Data

FAMWEB: Provides data on historical fires.
WFDSS Data Downloads: Provides spatial data layers.

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Release Notes

The release notes are posted in reverse chronological order, with the current release first:

3.14
3.13 (coming soon!)
3.12
3.10/3.11
3.9
3.8
3.5/3.6

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Other

GA Editor Calendar (NEW! 2/11/2013)
National Academy of Public Administration's "Enabling Collaboration; Three Priorities for the New Administration"
GSTOP
Relating Data Points To Each Other (Hans Rosling's TED presentation)

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