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Davis Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)

Unit Information

1200 Franklin Way 
Sparks, 
Nevada 
89431 
1200 Franklin Way 
Sparks, 
Nevada 
89431 

Incident Contacts

  • Erica Hupp. BAER Information
    Email:
    erica.hupp@usda.gov
    Phone:
    775-355-5311
    Hours:
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Announcements

A USDA Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has recently finished evaluating the damage caused by the Davis Fire on National Forest lands, producing a report detailing the post-fire assessment and outlining necessary stabilization measures or actions to address potential risks.
Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Program Wildfires can cause complex problems from severe loss of vegetation and soil erosion to a decrease in water quality and possible run-off. Post-fire recovery is facilitated through a program called Burned Area Emergency Response, or BAER. 
BAER SAFETY MESSAGE 09-17-2024
Updated On: - 09/17/2024 / 17:40
Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events--be prepared to act.
Three Phases of Wildfire Recovery 09-17-2024
Updated On: - 09/17/2024 / 16:00
There are three phases of recovery following wildfires on federal lands: