It purpose is to offer a common and neutral ground for the discussion of important and often controversial wildland fire issues.
FireNet is a moderated email-based discussion and information distribution system, or listserv, specifically serving the wildland fire global community.
All other reasonable messages relating to wildland fire, including requests for information, ideas, opinions and announcements are posted.
On July 10, 2001, The Thirtymile fire, started by an escaped campfire near Winthrop, Washington, claimed the lives of four U.S. Forest Service firefighters.
The name 'Ember' was chosen to reflect the fact that research and science often move slowly, and their benefits or impacts may not be apparent for years or more.