Wildfire Watchdog Blog https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/ Wildfire preparedness, pumps and sprinklers, and wildfire news from Central Oregon. en-US Winter Is the Time to Clear Brush Around Your Home https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/winter-is-the-time-to-clear-brush-around-your-home/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/winter-is-the-time-to-clear-brush-around-your-home/ Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000 Preparedness Cool, damp weather makes November a good time to cut brush. Here's how I'd clear the first 30 feet, break up ladder fuels, and handle slash safely. How to Size a Wildfire Pump for Your Property https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/how-to-size-a-wildfire-pump-for-your-property/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/how-to-size-a-wildfire-pump-for-your-property/ Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000 Pumps & Sprinklers Bigger GPM isn't always better. Size your wildfire pump around sprinklers, hose runs, elevation, and how much water you actually have stored. Winterize Your Wildfire Pump Before the Hard Freeze https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/winterize-your-wildfire-pump-before-the-hard-freeze/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/winterize-your-wildfire-pump-before-the-hard-freeze/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000 Preparedness A frozen pump or stale gas won't help you next July. Here's how to drain, fuel, and test your wildfire pump and hoses now, while it's still easy. Links to Wildfire Agencies https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/links-to-wildfire-agencies/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/links-to-wildfire-agencies/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0000 News & Funding Wildfire links and Information Northwest Interagency Coordination Center <https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc Oregon Wildfire Updates, Resources and Information... Emergency session held in Oregon for wildfire emergency money to pay contractors from last year's wildfire season https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/emergency-session-held-in-oregon-for-wildfire-emergency-money-to-pay-contractors-from-last-years-wildfire-season/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/emergency-session-held-in-oregon-for-wildfire-emergency-money-to-pay-contractors-from-last-years-wildfire-season/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000 News & Funding Here’s the article in full with the text and links included. You can copy and paste it directly: --- Governor Tina Kotek Calls Emergency Session for Wildfire Funding Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is... Funding Opportunities for Communities on the WUI https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/funding-opportunities-for-communities-on-the-wui/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/funding-opportunities-for-communities-on-the-wui/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000 News & Funding Funding Opportunities for Communities at Risk of Wildfires Call or Text Funding Opportunities for Communities at Risk of Wildfires The USDA Forest Service has opened applications for the Community... Federal Funds Available for Wildfire Relief https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/federal-funds-available-for-wildfire-relief/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/federal-funds-available-for-wildfire-relief/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000 News & Funding How WUI communities can use the USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant to plan and pay for neighborhood wildfire projects, including sprinklers and pumps. Federal Funding Opportunity: Wildfire Defense in High-Risk Communities https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/federal-funding-opportunity-wildfire-defense-in-high-risk-communities/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/federal-funding-opportunity-wildfire-defense-in-high-risk-communities/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000 News & Funding Apply for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Today The USDA Forest Service offers the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) to help at-risk communities reduce wildfire risks and improve safety.... Effective Strategies for Developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/effective-strategies-for-developing-a-community-wildfire-protection-plan/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/effective-strategies-for-developing-a-community-wildfire-protection-plan/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000 News & Funding Fire Proof Communites Strategies Call Now Wildfire Watchdog News Form an effective plan Developing Fire-Adapted Communities: Insights from Research on Wildfire Preparedness Wildfires are an... Pump differences between Honda GX 200 and Generic Counterparts https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/pump-differences-between-honda-gx-200-and-generic-counterparts/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/pump-differences-between-honda-gx-200-and-generic-counterparts/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Pumps & Sprinklers See some of the differences between the Honda GX 200 and the generic pumps that are often used instead. - Here are the specs to a generic 196 cc motor | Brand Model Numbger Engine Gasoline engine... The Power of Exterior Fire Sprinklers in Wildfire Protection https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/exterior-wildfire-sprinklers/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/exterior-wildfire-sprinklers/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Pumps & Sprinklers Wildfires can take over your ranch and home Introduction The threat of wildfires is a growing concern for many communities, especially those located near wildland areas. While traditional... New Wildfire Technology is Helping to Prevent Wildfires https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/new-wildfire-technology-is-helping-to-prevent-wildfires/ https://wildfirewatchdog.com/blog/new-wildfire-technology-is-helping-to-prevent-wildfires/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 News & Funding Check out this video about some interesting new technology that helps prevent and fight wildfires. With the use of satellites, drones and autonomous pumps, we can allow a safer faster deployment of...