Wildland Fire News

A selection of news releases and stories related to wildland fire management. For details about ongoing wildfires, visit the National Interagency Fire Center.

Year

Type

Wyoming all-women’s fire crew (www.blm.gov)

12/02/2019

Bureau of Land Management Wyoming hosted the Montana Conservation Corps all-women’s fire crew for its third successful year of wildland firefighting, public land conservation stewardship projects, and job training.

Web Reads: Preparedness is key as wildland fire hits closer to home (www.iafc.org)

12/02/2019

Preparing a community for a wildland fire can seem overwhelming, but by taking small measured steps you can make a difference.

Reducing the risk of western wildfires (www.blm.gov)

11/26/2019

The Bureau of Land Management completes significant work to reduce fuel loads in fire-prone areas, provide resources to local communities, and improve firefighter safety and efficiency.

Pro tips for landing your first fire job

11/26/2019

If you're looking for a seasonal job in wildland fire next year, now is the time to apply!

Burning for wildlife (www.fws.gov)

11/25/2019

Prescribed fire improves habitat and protects neighbors.

Fuels project protects park & local community (www.nps.gov)

11/22/2019

Rocky Mountain National Park recently completed a 290-acre fuels reduction contract to protect the park and local community from future fires.

Prescribed fire at Manassas National Battlefield Park (www.nps.gov)

11/21/2019

Manassas National Battlefield Park uses prescribed fire to restore historic battlefield viewsheds, maintain wildlife habitat, and control woody and invasive species.