Wildland Fire Resource Directory
| Resource Title | Description | Material Type | Audience | Source | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Air Filtration (available in multiple languages) | Explains different indoor air filtration options | Factsheet | Public | AirNow | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Comparative Assessment of the Impacts of Prescribed Fire Versus Wildfire (CAIF): A Case Study in the Western U.S. (pdf) (26 MB) | Report comparing the impacts (public health, ecological, direct damages, etc.) of prescribed fire versus wildfire | Document | Public; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Health |
| Recommendations for Reducing Wildfire Smoke in Commercial Buildings and Schools (pdf) (862 KB) | Building-specific smoke readiness factsheet | Factsheet | Public; Building and facility managers; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Protect Your Large Animals and Livestock from Wildfire Smoke (available in multiple languages) | Tips to protect large animals in case of wildfires | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Animals |
| Wildland Fire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program Stakeholder Feedback Summary (pdf) (167 KB) | Summary of stakeholder feedback, recommendations, and insight on community needs and gaps related to an EPA community buildings grant program | Document | Grantees | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Air Quality and Outdoor Activity Guidance for Schools (available in multiple languages) | Guidance and FAQs for schools and teachers to help determine the impact of air quality on outdoor activities | Factsheet | Public; Schools; State and local government | AirNow | Air Quality Index (AQI); Children; Schools |
| Protecting Indoor Air Quality During Smoke Events Webinar | Provides an overview of the ASHRAE Planning Framework for Protecting Commercial Building Occupants from Smoke During Wildfire Events to assist building operators in protecting indoor air quality during prolonged wildfire events | Webinar | Building and facility managers | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| How to Create a Clean Room at Home (pdf) (273 kb) | Steps and guidance for making a room "clean" from smoke during a wildfire smoke event | Factsheet | Public | AirNow | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Protect Yourself from Smoke and Extreme Heat (pdf) (347 kb) | Explains the relationship between wildfire smoke and extreme heat and dangers associated with both | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Health |
| Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke and Ash (available in multiple languages) | Explains how/why/when to wear a respirator to protect lungs from fire smoke and ash | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Ash; Cleanup; Health |
| An Introduction to ASRHAE Guideline 44: Protecting Building Occupants from Smoke During Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Events Webinar | Provides recommendations to help commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential building owners and managers prepare for and respond to smoke | Webinar | Building and facility managers | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Protect Yourself from Ash (available in multiple languages) | Cleanup guidance for protecting yourself from ash following wildfire events | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Ash; Cleanup; Health |
| Do It Yourself! How to Build a DIY Air Cleaner | Short video outlining how to build three common DIY air cleaner designs which have been shown to effectively reduce levels of particles in indoor air | Video | Public | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Reduce Your Smoke Exposure (available in multiple languages) | Tips to stay safe from smoke both indoors and outdoors | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Health |
| Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality: How to Create a Clean Room at Home | Offers steps to creating a clean room to reduce your family’s exposure to wildfire smoke while indoors | Video | Public | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Prepare for Fire Season (available in multiple languages) | Before and during wildfire event tips | Factsheet | Public | AirNow | Smoke |
| Memorandum of Understanding: Wildland Fire and Air Quality Coordination (pdf) (1,787 kb) | MOU between the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and the United States Department of the Interior, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | Document | Federal government | EPA; USDA; DOI; CDC | Smoke; Health |
| Wildfire Smoke Factsheet for At-Risk Groups of People (pdf) (852 kb) | Facts for groups such as outdoor workers and those with chronic diseases in case of wildfire smoke exposure | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Health |
| Children's Health and Wildfires: A Resource for Families (pdf) (338 kb) | Wildfire guidance focused on families with children | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Health |
| Coping with the Stress of Wildfire Smoke (pdf) (302 kb) | Tips and coping mechanisms around the stress that may come with being exposed to wildfires | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Health |
| Using Air Quality Sensors for Smoke: What to Consider (pdf) (679 kb) | A 4-page guide coving a range of air quality sensor-related information | Factsheet | Public; State and local government | AirNow | Smoke |
| Protect Your Pets from Wildfire Smoke (available in multiple languages) | Tips to protect pets in case of wildfires | Factsheet | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Animals |
| Clean Air Spaces Summit - Mitigation Measures in Missoula County: A Look at Smoke Readiness in Missoula County, Montana (pdf) (2.2 mb) | Case study looking at smoke-related outreach and messaging around mitigation measures in an EPA partner community | Presentation PDF | Public; State and local government | EPA; Missoula County | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| How Smoke from Fire Can Affect Your Health (pdf) (624 kb) | Covers the basics of the health risks associated with smoke and how to reduce exposure | Brochure | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Health |
| Particle Pollution and Your Health (pdf) (301 kb) | Details the symptoms of particle exposure and use of the Air Quality Index | Brochure | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Health |
| DIY Air Cleaner to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Indoor (pdf) (1.71 MB) | Outlines the necessary equipment and steps to take to build your own air cleaner | Infographic | Public | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Pager with QR codes pointing to wildfire-related EPA resources | Factsheet | Public | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier | |
Reduce Health Risks in Areas with Wildfire Smoke (pdf) (1,155 kb) | Briefly explains ways to reduce exposure and health risks | Infographic | Public; Health practitioners | EPA | Smoke; Health |
| Graphic showcasing different recommended elements of a clean room during a wildfire | Infographic | Public | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier | |
| Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers: Tips for Facilities Managers (also available in Spanish) | Explanation of how a school can be used as a cooling/clean air center (Facility staff focus) | Factsheet | Public; Building and facility managers; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers: Tips for Principals and School Administrators (also available in Spanish) | Explanation of how a school can be used as a cooling/clean air center (Principal/School admin focus) | Factsheet | Public; Schools; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers: Tips for Teachers (also available in Spanish) | Explanation of how a school can be used as a cooling/clean air center (Teacher focus) | Factsheet | Public; Schools; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers: Tips for Parents and Caregivers (also available in Spanish) | Explanation of how a school can be used as a cooling/clean air center (Parent focus) | Factsheet | Public | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Best Practices Guide for Improving Indoor Air Quality in Commercial/Public Buildings During Wildland Fire Smoke Events | Info for how building managers can improve air quality in their buildings in the event of wildfire smoke | Guide | Building and facility managers; Health practitioners; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| U.S. Wildland Fire Briefing Book (pdf) (9.65 MB) | Outlines how EPA plans to better understand and mitigate the public health and environmental impacts of wildfire | Guide | Public | EPA | Smoke; Health; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home (pdf) (2.9 MB) | Tips and Q&As related to portable air cleaners and furnace or HVAC filters in the home | Guide | Public | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials (pdf) (7.1 MB) | Thorough resource outlining the health effects of wildfire smoke, strategies to reduce individual exposures, and guidance for communicating air quality conditions and recommended actions | Guide | Health practitioners; Public; State and local government | AirNow | Smoke; Health; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Wildfire Guide: Preparation and Recovery for Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Systems (pdf) (1,812 kb) | Information for owners and operators of underground storage tanks (USTs) in the event of a wildfire | Guide | Building and facility managers; State and local government | EPA | UST; AST; oil |
| Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution (available in multiple languages) | 2-page guide outlining who should be concerned and what preventative measures are recommended at different air quality index levels | Guide | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Air Quality Index (AQI) |
| Water Sector Utility Incident Action Checklist – Wildfire (pdf) (1,633 kb) | Provides examples of activities that water and wastewater utilities can take to prepare for, respond to and recover from wildfires | Guide | State and local government | EPA | Water; Wastewater |
| Air Quality Index: A Guide to Air Quality and Your Health (pdf) (333 KB) (EPA-456/F-14-002) | Guide walking through what the AQI is and how it can be used to protect human health from various air pollutants | Guide | Public; Health practitioners | AirNow | Air Quality Index (AQI); Health |
| Technical Assistance Document for the Reporting of Daily Air Quality – the Air Quality Index (AQI) (pdf) (976 kb) | This guidance is designed to aid local agencies in reporting air quality using the U.S. Air Quality Index as required in 40 CFR Part 58.50 and according to 40 CFR Appendix G to Part 58 | Guide | State and local government | AirNow | Air Quality Index (AQI); Health |
| Why is Coco Red? Picture Book (available in multiple languages) | Children's book explaining wildfire smoke and the Air Quality Index (AQI), catered to kids ages 4-8 (especially those with asthma) and their caretakers | Book | Public; Schools | AirNow | Smoke; Air Quality Index (AQI); Health |
| Why is Coco Orange? Picture Book (available in multiple languages) | Sequel children's book explaining wildfire smoke and the Air Quality Index (AQI), catered to kids ages 4-8 (especially those with asthma) and their caretakers | Book | Public; Schools | AirNow | Smoke; Air Quality Index (AQI); Health |
| Addressing Contamination of Drinking Water Distribution Systems from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) After Wildfires (pdf) (2.7 MB) | Examines VOC drinking water contamination from the Tubbs and Camp Fires and recommends practices to assist drinking water utilities in identifying and addressing contamination | Document | State and local government | EPA | Water |
| Children's Health and Wildfire Smoke Exposure Workshop: Recommendations (pdf) (609 KB) | Provides recommendations and considerations for respirator use, air sensor deployment, school indoor air quality, and children's physical activity during wildfire smoke events | Document | State and local government; Schools; Public | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier; Health; Sensor |
| EPA Tools & Resources Webinar - How to evaluate air sensors for smoke monitoring applications (pdf) (4.0 MB) | Presentation providing an overview of performance targets for PM2.5 sensors and recommendations for additional evaluations for sensors used for smoke monitoring | Webinar | State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Sensor |
| AirNow Fire and Smoke Map: Extension of the US-Wide Correction for Purple PM2.5 Sensors (pdf) (4.3 MB) | Discusses updates to the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map | Presentation PDF | Public; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Sensor |
| How AirNow Works: The Air Quality Index and You (pdf) (8.6 MB) | Graphic outlining how data is collected and presented using the AQI | Infographic | Public | AirNow | Air Quality Index (AQI); Health |
| Air Cleaning Allies Activity Book (pdf) (4.0 MB) | Children's activity book to help learn how to keep the air in your home clean | Book | Public; Schools | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Safety and Efficacy of DIY Air Cleaners for Wildfire Smoke Reduction Webinar | Describes EPA’s research to address the unknowns of do-it-yourself (DIY) air cleaners and develop guidance for their use during wildfire smoke episodes | Webinar | Public; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| After the Smoke Clears: Exploring the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Indoor Surfaces Webinar | This presentation describes studies that show deposition to indoor surfaces impacts our exposure to wildfire smoke, including potentially prolonging exposure to harmful compounds after a smoke event ends | Webinar | Public; State and local government; Health practitioners | EPA; Portland State University | Smoke; Ash; Cleanup; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Managing Indoor Air Quality Before and During Wildfire Smoke Events: Smoke-Ready Schools Webinar | This webinar equips stakeholders with actionable strategies and technical resources to prepare for and respond to wildfire smoke events using EPA and ASHRAE guidance, using schools as a case study | Webinar | Schools; Health practitioners; Building and facility managers | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
| Indoor Environmental Determinants of Health (IEDOH) Solutions for Asthma During Wildfire Events Webinar | Discusses how to use data, equipment, and community networks to help people with asthma and others at risk from wildfire smoke | Webinar | Health practitioners; State and local government | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier; Health |
| Breathing Easier: Protecting Kids With Asthma From Wildfire Smoke | Features presentations from EPA’s National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management winners and wildfire smoke preparedness grant program recipients about best practices and innovative approaches to protect children’s respiratory health during wildfire smoke events | Webinar | Health practitioners; State and local government | EPA; Guest speakers | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier; Health |
| Wildfire Impacts on Water Infrastructure | This presentation discusses EPA's emergency response efforts to the Maui wildfires and ongoing research to further understand contamination of water infrastructure | Webinar | State and local government | EPA | Water; Wastewater |
| Wildfire Conditions & Risk Map for Water Utilities | This StoryMap provides information for water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities to assess the potential for wildfire near their facilities or within their watersheds | Webinar | State and local government | EPA | Water; Wastewater |
| Be Smoke Ready: Know Where to Go for Air Quality Info | This video provides a demonstration of US EPA’s air quality tools (the AirNow Dial and the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map) for tracking smoke levels during wildland fires | Video | Public; Health practitioners; Schools | EPA | Smoke; Air Quality Index (AQI); Health |
| How Outdoor Air Enters a Home | This recording explains the different ways that outdoor air (including smoke from a wildland fire) can enter a home | Video | Public; Health practitioners | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside |
| Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients’ Health Graphic (pdf) (139 kb) | Graphic promoting EPA's Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients’ Health web course and providing an overview of the AQI and smoke exposure | Infographic | Health practitioners | EPA | Smoke; Air Quality Index (AQI); Health |
| Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash (pdf) (528 kb) | Factsheet outlining how to protect children from smoke and ash before, during, and after a wildfire | Factsheet | Public; Schools; Health practitioners | AirNow | Smoke; Ash; Health |
| EPA researchers discuss resources and intervention strategies to help the public reduce harmful exposure to smoke from prescribed fires | Webinar | State and local government; Public; Building and facility managers; Health practitioners | EPA; National Environmental Health Association | Smoke; Air Quality Index (AQI); Health; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |
The Growing Public Health Impact of Wildfire Smoke Emissions Webinar Archive | Provides an overview of wildfire smoke and its health effects along with tools available to provide public health guidance during wildfire events | Presentation PDF | State and local government; Health practitioners | EPA | Smoke; Health |
| Residential Air Cleaners: A Technical Summary (pdf) (528 kb) | This document discusses the types of air-cleaning devices and technologies and their effectiveness at removing pollutants, metrics for comparison, and info on their effects on health and health markers. | Document | Public; Building and facility managers | EPA | Smoke; Indoor; Inside; Air cleaner; Air purifier |