A close-up of a finger pointing to a tablet with an application showing a map.

Technology

A hand points to an aviation application shown on a tablet device. These appllications support wildland fire management. Photo by USDA Forest Service. 

The Department of the Interior pursues technological innovation in order to promote a response to wildland fire that lowers risk for people and communities, increases the efficiency of our efforts, and reduces the overall costs to the American taxpayers.

A dispatcher sits in front of computer screens as she uses dispatching programs.
A dispatcher sits in front of computer screens as she uses dispatching programs.

Information Technology

Modern technology offers exciting new ways to gather and share information about wildland fires. Office of Wildland Fire staff support the consolidation and development of technology that puts “the right information in the right hands at the right time.”
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A firefighter sets up a radio system on an active wildfire.
A firefighter sets up a radio system on an active wildfire.

Equipment Technology

The Department of the Interior pursues technological innovation in order to promote a response to wildland fire that lowers risk for people and communities, increases the efficiency of our efforts, and reduces the overall costs to the American taxpayers.
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A firefighter works on a prescribed fire at sunset in southern Florida. Photo by NPS.
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