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FCC wants to fine Idaho man $34K for interfering in radio transmissions during wildfire
Idaho Statesman, 6-8-22
An Idaho man is facing a $34,000 fine after federal officials said he interfered with radio communications during a wildfire last summer.
According to a news release from the Federal Communications Commission, Jason Frawley communicated via radio with U.S. Forest Service and Idaho Department of Lands fire crews as they worked to contain the Johnson Creek Fire. The fire, which burned roughly 1,000 acres, was near Elk River, a small town in North Idaho about 40 miles northeast of Moscow.
The FCC said fire crews received eight “unauthorized transmissions” from Frawley, who identified himself to them as “comm tech,” over government radio frequencies on July 17 and 18.
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Above average precipitation in April and May quells some fire concern in Idaho
KMVT, 6-7-22
It was not long ago that fire officials in Idaho were projecting that 2022 might have a historic wildfire season.
“We went into March a bit worried,” said Mike McManus from the Idaho Department of Lands.
Since March, above-average precipitation in April and May has quelled the heightened concern and has provided a few reasons for optimism the wildfire season will be nothing out of the norm.
“We’re in green-up, we’re in spring that’s got really good fuel moisture and anything that is dead is just soaking up that ground moisture,” McManus said.
Conventional thinking says all this precipitation across southern Idaho will make things easier for firefighters with all the moisture being soaked up into the landscape.
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Forest Service faces firefighter shortage in the West. How is Idaho impacted?
Idaho Statesman, 6-7-22
As peak fire season arrives, Idaho’s wildland firefighting crews are in decent shape, officials say — but shortstaffing in other states could have ripple effects.
Despite Idaho’s seemingly stable staffing, wildland firefighting crews are interconnected, traveling to provide assistance across the region and sometimes the country.
Last month, U.S. Forest Service chief Randy Moore told Congress his agency was facing a shortage of firefighters, about 10% nationwide but as much as half the staff in some parts of the West. In Idaho, Forest Service officials as well as the Bureau of Land Management and Idaho Department of Lands say crews are fully staffed despite difficulties recruiting applicants.
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Posted June 7, 2022
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Clearcuts: Making Room for Healthy Forests
Posted June 8, 2022
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Clearcuts. That word may sound bad to some. But we bet after you watch this video you will have a fresh view.
Make sure it is out
Posted June 3, 2022
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Wildfires haven't hit Idaho yet this year. Let's keep it that way. Make sure your campfire is out before you leave.
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