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

Prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains (www.blm.gov)

12/03/2019

The Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office will work with partner agencies to conduct prescribed burning near the community of Pine Lake as well as inside Hualapai Mountain Park.

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.