Type 1 Southwest Area Incident Management Team #1 (Carl Schwope, Incident Commander)
Southwestern United States
Joined June 2011
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SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
#NationalFireNews: The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group increased our National Preparedness Level to Preparedness Level 4). This is due to significant wildland fire activity in multiple Geographic Areas with the potential for additional large wildland fires. #FireYear2023
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
#NationalFireNews: As of 9/26, here are the top 5 states for wildfire acres burned
1. Alaska - 3,107,383 ac; 593 wildfires
2. New Mexico - 858,989 ac; 717 wildfires
3. Texas - 645,024 ac; 9,876 wildfires
4. Idaho- 375,217 ac; 957 wildfires
5. Oregon - 323,256 ac; 1,376 wildfires
ALT Graphic of a map of the United States with the top five states for wildfire acres burned highlighted in yellow.
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
#NationalFireNews: Due to fire activity decreasing in multiple geographic areas & an increase in the availability of many resources, the National #PreparednessLevel decreased to PL 2 effective today, Sept. 27. #FireYear2022
📸Rodgers Fire in Yosemite National Park. NPS/ InciWeb
ALT Aerial view of conifer trees on a hillside with dark clouds in the background. Little puffs of smoke waft from the trees.
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
#NationalFireNews: With significant fire activity decreasing in multiple geographic areas & an increase in the availability of many resources, the National #PreparednessLevel decreased to PL 3 effective today, Sept. 16. 📸 #KootenaiRiverComplex, @ID_PanhandleNFs. #FireYear2022
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
The week of September 4th through 10th is #SuicideAwarenessWeek!
Learning to recognize the indicators that you or someone on your crew/unit/team needs additional support can be the difference that saves a life. #FirefightingResources #Together4MentalHealth
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
The National #PreparednessLevel will elevate to 5 (PL5) at 8pm MST Aug 18 due to a significant increase in fire activity in multiple geographic areas, high demand for IMTs and commitment of resources --> bit.ly/316ZBTa #FireYear2020 #NationalFireNews
ALT The #GrizzlyCreekFire burning at night in Colorado on the @WhiteRiverNews. Photo by Joe Bradshaw, BLM
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
Wildland fire agencies are mitigating the spread of #COVID19. We take our responsibility for fire response to protect life, property, & resources very seriously. Resources for fire personnel can be found at nwcg.gov/coronavirus. Video by @NWCG. #ReadyforWildfire #FireYear2020
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
#FuelsandFireBehaviorAdvisory: A Fuels Advisory was issued for the Southwest Region today. Above normal precip. during the late winter and spring months resulted in a long & overly productive growing season for grass & brush beneath the Mogollon Rim in AZ.
bit.ly/3eFvbfg
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
Use the NEW NWCG Fire Environment Poster , PMS 439, to supplement existing NWCG courses, including refresher training. Find ordering information and a PDF at nwcg.gov/publications/439.
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
#USwithAUS update: Visit our website to learn more about efforts to fight #AustraliaFires --> nifc.gov/fireInfo/fireInfo_a…
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
✔️ If you got a new phone this holiday season, be sure to build a "Digital Go Kit" on your new device with important apps for public safety in AZ such as @ArizonaDOT, @azstateforestry, and others.
✔️ Check if your local county or tribal emergency management office has an app.
ALT A compilation of screen shots of apps from various public safety agencies in Arizona. The apps include Cocopah Tribe, Gila River Indian Community, Ready Maricopa, Arizona Public Safety, AZ Foresty and Air Arizona apps.
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
More federal interagency fire personnel are headed to Australia to assist with an unprecedented fire season there. Our thoughts are with the Australian firefighters and public who've lost their lives and homes. nifc.gov/fireInfo/fireInfo_d…
SW IMT 1 (Schwope, IC) retweeted
100+ #fire personnel from the #USA are now working w/#Australia's fire crews combating the devastating #fires. We send well-wishes of rain, lower temperatures & decreased winds. Thank you for your efforts!
