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NA VFSP-WAS Evaluation Working Group (WG3) Meeting Invitation – January 13, 2026 (12:00 PM ET)

by Popadic,Ivana (ECCC)

Hi everyone, Thank you to those who responded to the Doodle poll! Based on your availability, we are pleased to invite you, the Evaluation Working Group (WG3), to our first group meeting. During this meeting, we plan to discuss key topics aligned with WG3 objectives, including: * Suggested verification metrics * Plots and statistics for discussion * Selection of observational datasets for incorporation * Model variables to be evaluated * Limitations and uncertainties to consider * Evaluation of the AI model The presentation we plan to use for the meeting is available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1krm4BbpaYH35VpTYV5ALH33yJ66Ad39Aj... We hope you will be able to join us in large numbers and look forward to your valuable input. If you have any questions in advance of the meeting, please feel free to contact us directly at rebecca.schwantes(a)noaa.gov or ivana.popadic(a)ec.gc.ca. Best regards, Rebecca Schwantes and Ivana Popadić Co-leads, WG3 – Evaluation, NA VFSP-WAS ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=fr-CA> Rejoignez la réunion maintenant<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTI2N2FmN2UtN2U0NC...> Numéro de réunion : 295 519 298 157 22 Code secret : zQ6D8VS9 ________________________________ Participez à l’appel par téléphone +1 438-801-0800,,248163996#<tel:+14388010800,,248163996> Canada, Montreal Trouvez un numéro local<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/5a7bff30-2c0e-4ae4-b74b-58c101277234?i...> Numéro de conférence téléphonique : 248 163 996# Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence Clé du locataire : teams(a)ec.video.canada.ca Numéro de vidéo : 118 861 956 8 Plus d’informations<https://pexip.me/teams/ec.video.canada.ca/1188619568> Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=ccd9f5d8-edde-480...> | Réinitialiser le code d’appel<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing> Aide de l’organisation<https://intranet.ec.cloud-nuage.gc.ca/en/csfb-dgsmf/corporate-services-an...> | Confidentialité et sécurité<https://intranet.ec.cloud-nuage.gc.ca/en/public-affairs-communications-br...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTI2N2FmN2UtN2U0NC...> Meeting ID: 295 519 298 157 22 Passcode: zQ6D8VS9 ________________________________ Dial in by phone +1 438-801-0800,,248163996#<tel:+14388010800,,248163996> Canada, Montreal Find a local number<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/5a7bff30-2c0e-4ae4-b74b-58c101277234?i...> Phone conference ID: 248 163 996# Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: teams(a)ec.video.canada.ca Video ID: 118 861 956 8 More info<https://pexip.me/teams/ec.video.canada.ca/1188619568> For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=ccd9f5d8-edde-480...> | Reset dial-in PIN<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing> Org help<https://intranet.ec.cloud-nuage.gc.ca/en/csfb-dgsmf/corporate-services-an...> | Privacy and security<https://intranet.ec.cloud-nuage.gc.ca/en/public-affairs-communications-br...> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Re: WG3 group meeting in January 2026 (NA VFSP-WAS)

by Popadic,Ivana (ECCC)

Hi everyone, Happy New Year! We're writing to follow up on our previous email regarding the Evaluation Working Group (WG3) meeting for the North American Vegetation Fire and Smoke Pollution Warning and Advisory System (NA VFSP-WAS). So far, we've received only one response, and we wanted to kindly remind you to share your availability if you would like to remain involved in WG3 and participate in the January meeting (see e-mail below). Please note that one of the proposed dates in the poll, January 7, can now be ignored as it is no longer feasible. All other proposed dates remain valid. If you haven't already, we would appreciate it if you could complete the Doodle poll asap: Doodle link: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/dLBKywva If you have any questions or would like to discuss your availability directly, please feel free to contact us. Best regards, Rebecca and Ivana From: Popadic,Ivana (ECCC) Sent: Friday, December 12, 2025 2:03 PM To: na-rvfsp-wac-wg3(a)comm.collab.science.gc.ca Subject: RE: WG3 group meeting in January 2026 (NA VFSP-WAS) Hi everyone, We hope you're doing well. As co-leads of the Evaluation Working Group (WG3) of the North American Vegetation Fire and Smoke Pollution Warning and Advisory System (NA VFSP-WAS), we are reaching out to confirm the current membership list provided by the project leaders and to invite you to a group meeting in January 2026. The topics planned for the upcoming meeting, aligned with our group's objectives, include: * Suggested verification metrics * Plots and statistics for discussion * Selection of observational datasets for incorporation * Model variables to be evaluated * Limitations and uncertainties to consider * Evaluation of the AI model If you would like to remain involved, please indicate your availability by completing the Doodle poll linked below before December 31, 2025: Doodle link: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/dLBKywva Your responses will help us finalize the participant list and schedule the meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly (rebecca.schwantes(a)noaa.gov<mailto:rebecca.schwantes@noaa.gov> and ivana.popadic(a)ec.gc.ca<mailto:ivana.popadic@ec.gc.ca>). Thank you, and we look forward to your input! Best regards, Rebecca and Ivana

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NA-RVFSP-WACenter Co-Sponsored Webinar: Wildfire Air Quality Forecast Webinar Invitation.

by Figueras,Daniel (ECCC)

Dear VSFP-WAS members, We are pleased to invite you to a webinar co-sponsored by the WMO VFSP-WAS North America Center and NASA: Title: North America Multi-Agency Ensemble Forecast of Fire Smoke for Health Applications Webinar, supported by the NASA Wildland Fire Program. 📅 Date: January 14, 2026 🕐 Time: 1:00–2:00 PM (Eastern Time) Please register here<https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/R0syWN9pRXeC-DUSUsnloA#/registration> or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. After registering, you will receive the Zoom link. The one-hour event will feature hair quality and health experts, including: -Daniel Tong (George Mason University) -Joanne Hall (NASA) -Yunyao Li (University of Texas at Arlington) -Laura Myers (Kaiser Permanente) -Daniel Figueras (WMO Vegetation Fire North America Centre | Environment and Climate Change Canada) -Kevin Cromar (New York University) We encourage you to share this event with colleagues and stakeholders interested in wildfire smoke forecasting, air quality, and health applications. Wishing you all the best for 2026! VFSP-WAS North America Center

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