
Wildfire Preparation
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $1.5 billion for the Department of the Interior to invest in preparedness, fuels management, post-fire restoration, and fire science.
$245 million is invested in wildfire preparedness, including workforce reforms such as compensation improvements, mental health resources, improved physical safety, hiring, and additional training; purchasing and maintaining equipment and improving fire detection methods. This funding improves pay for wildland firefighters in areas of the nation where it has been difficult to recruit and retain wildland firefights, establishing a series that recognizes wildland firefighting as a federal career and developing programs that support firefighter mental health and well-being.