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The overall goal of this project is to provide appropriate monitoring data to protect public health from the effects of wildfire smoke. The specific objective is to develop consistent, fine particulate air monitoring guidance and protocols to be used by EPA/State/Local agencies and FLMS during wildfire emergency air monitoring episodes.
- Wildfire Smoke, A Guide for Public Officials (PDF) (27pp, 379 kb) - April 8, 2005
- Laboratory Evaluation of Real-Time Smoke Particulate Monitors (PDF) (18pp, 500 kb) - April 8, 2005
- Forest Service Guide for Data RAm 2000 Monitor (PDF) (21pp, 251 kb) - April 8, 2005
- Remote Telemetry System for Particulate Monitoring (PDF) (6pp, 199 kb) - April 8, 2005
- Emergency Air Monitoring During Wildfires (PDF) (27pp, 1.4 MB) - April 8, 2005