FFS Research Mechanical Engineer Sara McAllister received the 2019 Ear ly Car eer in Fire Science Award from the International Association of Wildland Fire
The mission of the Conservation Education Team of the Fire, Fuel, and Smoke Science Program (FFS) is to develop and deliver high-quality, science-based education about wildland fire to students, educators, the general public, and agency staff. The Team strives to:
increase awareness of the scope and content of FFS research,
improve understanding of fundamental concepts of wildland fire science,
introduce tools and methods used in fire science research,
and increase interest in the application of science to wildland management.
Team members develop and provide curricula and educational materials for teaching fire science concepts.
