This week we are beginning the eighth year of Wildfire Today. It is a good time to remind our readers that we greatly appreciate them and especially their comments, interactions, and news tips. We are also very thankful for the support from BFX Fire Apparatus, Coulson, Coaxsher, and Astronics.
Our actual birthday was Tuesday, January 6, but at that time we were in south Florida where we watched Mississippi State play in the Orange Bowl, and then spent a few extra days to take advantage of the weather that was 80 degrees warmer than the day we left South Dakota. We also used the time to visit and write about the fire and aviation programs at Miami-Dade County and Everglades National Park.
In the 2014 calendar year the three most-read articles on Wildfire Today were about fires in California — in descending order: the King Fire near Pollock Pines in September, the Sand Fire south of Placerville in July, and the Cocos fire west of Escondido in May.
Great job Bill! Wildland Fire Today It is part of my daily read.
Thanks, everybody, for the kind words. We appreciate you all.
Happy birthday and many happy returns.
Happy Birthday, Bill…
By far, the two best wildland firefighting sites on the Web!
OCR
Part of my daily “fix”. Thanks not only to you Bill but the good sponsors that help make it happen!
Happy Birthday, I really enjoy this site and the Fire Aviation site.
Keep up the good work!
Happy Birthday Bill, this site has come a long way and it shows as it is one of the best wildland sites on the web. I will say the Key Largo photo looks like a good spot for your new office! Mark
Congrats Bill!! By far the best site for current and emerging wildfire news and commentary.
Happy Birthday Wildfire Today and congratulations!!!!
I check the site everyday to see what is going on. thanks for the hard work and more years of news.
Congratulations and thanks for all you do. I always look forward to the latest coverage.
Congratulations! Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday