definition for: #WFORG

Wildland Fire Operations Research Group http://*** Established in January 2001, the Wildland Fire Operations Research Group (WFORG) in Hinton, Alberta hopes to follow the lead of its parent organization by providing leadership in fire operational research and technology development. Initially funded solely by Alberta Environment the WFORG is currently working on projects deemed important by the Provincial Protection organization. Over time, it is anticipated that the WFORG will grow to include other provinces, forest companies, and equipment manufacturers and suppliers, while increasing the number of researchers. The WFORG's mission is to work on wildfire operations research, which includes evaluating fire equipment and protective clothing, reviewing and refining fire management systems and addressing current operational issues that have been identified by fire management practitioners within the forest industry. Research outputs are intended to benefit firefighters, fire managers, equipment manufacturers and service agencies.