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Coordination and cooperation in wildland fire management.
Current National Statistics
26 Total
New Large Fires
11 Incidents
Large Fires Being Suppressed
64,819 Acres
Burned in Large Fires
Last Updated:
* Source for statistics is the Incident Management Situation Report published by the National Interagency Coordination Center.
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The National Interagency Fire Center joins the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, fire departments, and agencies across the country this week in honoring America's fallen fire heroes.
As part of Light the Night for Fallen ... Firefighters, the Great Basin Smokejumper Loft is lit in red to remember and reflect. A symbol of honor for all firefighters lost in the line of duty, including those in the wildland fire community.
Their legacy guides our mission and deep commitment to safety and service.
Our partners at NIFC join in the honoring of the fallen - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire,Bureau of Land Management Fire, National Park Service Fire and Aviation Management, BIA Forestry and Wildland Fire Management, @U.S. Forest Service
Photos by Caleb Ashby, BLM.
#NeverForgotten #NFFFLightTheNight2025
The Twin Otter is back on the ramp after a revamp this winter, fully inspected, freshly painted, and standing ready to support wildland fire operations.
The Great Basin Smokejumpers, whose base is located here at NIFC, are busy ... utilizing this aircraft for their practice jumps, ensuring readiness for the months ahead.
Last week, the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) hosted representatives from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre and Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC News) at NIFC for face-to-face collaboration ... with our international partners.
Together, the three countries finalized their annual operating plans for the exchange of firefighting resources during the 2025 fire year. The group also completed the international crosswalk of firefighting positions, ensuring that those selected to deploy to international wildland fires are appropriately endorsed and experienced members.
In early 2025, Canada supported wildfire response during the January wildfires in Southern California. In August 2024, over 70 Australian and New Zealand personnel traveled across the world to assist with management of numerous fires across the Pacific Northwest.
🌎More on international support: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/international-support
Photo 1 by Caleb Ashby, BLM Fire. Photo 2 of Alberta Fire Crew, by Pat Mcllwaine. Photo 3 by AUS/NZ personnel from fire year 2024.
Partners from the National Interagency Fire Center, right here in Boise, Idaho, hosted members of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) this last week.
Established in April 2002, the council is made up of federal, state, ... Tribal, county, and municipal government officials convened by the Secretaries of the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of Homeland Security dedicated to consistent implementation of wildland fire policies, goals, and management activities.
WFLC spent two days in Boise, Idaho. Day one included the opportunity to hear from programs at NIFC such as the National Fire Equipment Program, Remote Automatic Weather Stations, Great Basin Smokejumpers, BLM's national UAS program, and advancements in transportable radio communication kits.
Day two included an opportunity to show the interagency collaboration that came to fruition after the Valley Fire started in the foothills of Boise, Idaho in 2024. The already strong collaboration and partnership by BLM Idaho Fire, the Boise Fire Department, and the Idaho Department of Lands led to a successful response. This wildfire emphasized the importance of closest forces concept, timely communication to the public, and being proactive in having a firewise home near a wildland urban interface.
Admin Spotlight: Behind the scenes in Admin Fuels Management
Meet one of our wonderful administrative professionals, Emerson, who supports Fire Planning and Fuels Management for Bureau of Land Management Fire at NIFC.
His ... journey began while finishing up at Boise State University, when he came across an opportunity to apply with BLM Fire. Now, he's diving into the world of fuels management, continually amazed by the work being done and its critical impact on wildfire mitigation.
Emerson enjoys supporting subject matter experts by taking care of the behind-the-scenes tasks that free up time for others to focus on the mission.
Admin work isn’t “easy” - it’s challenging, fast-paced, and incredibly rewarding. His advice to others is that administrative support is a fulfilling path but know your long-term goals and be open to growth opportunities within government service.
Off the clock, you’ll find Emerson outside, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the public lands that he helps protect every day.
#AdministrativeProfessionalsWeek
Photo by Caleb Ashby, BLM Fire.
Cleared for takeoff! Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) training with our military partners continues today at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Southern California.
The training includes personnel from ... the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing, the Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing, the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., and the host unit, the California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing. The training includes C-130 Hercules aircraft as well as several lead planes from the Forest Service, State of Alaska (Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DOF) and CAL FIRE.
The recertification training has included classroom sessions, Virtual Reality (VR) simulations, and both flying and ground operations for Air Force aircrews, civilian lead plane pilots and support personnel from the Forest Service and other federal and state agencies.
The C-130 Hercules aircraft that are part of the program are equipped with the Forest Service’s MAFFS, which can drop up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant in less than 10 seconds across a quarter-mile line. The system slides into the back of the military aircraft, and retardant is released through a nozzle on the rear left side. MAFFS-equipped aircraft can be activated to provide a critical “surge” capability to help slow or stop the spread of wildland fires. MAFFS aircraft are only activated when all commercial airtankers that are part of the national airtanker fleet are fully committed or not readily available.
As part of the training, practice water drops and "dry drops" are being conducted in designated "drop zones" within the northwest portion of the Angeles National Forest in northern Los Angeles County. The drop zones are all in remote areas. Residents and visitors in those areas may see and hear low-flying C-130 aircraft and smaller lead planes. The San Bernardino Airtanker Base is also being utilized as a reload base for the exercise. The training runs through Saturday.
U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest, U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest
Admin Spotlight - meet Kim!
Kim is an Administrative Assistant with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) whose journey to NIFC is as inspiring as the work she does. Originally from Thailand, Kim worked her way up from ... restaurant jobs to a Great Basin Cache warehouse role at NIFC in 2016. After working a few roles in the cache, in 2022 she jumped at the opportunity for a permanent position with NWCG in administration.
Kim is quick to point out that admin work is far more than serving as a secretary, it’s about managing timekeeping, reconciling travel and purchasing, helping balance budgets, and coordinating projects with other branches across campus. “Our job is challenging and meaningful, and we make a real impact.”
Her favorite part of the job? The people. “Everyone works hard and truly cares about each other.”
Outside of work, Kim enjoys hiking, gardening, traveling, and caring for a colony of feral rabbits that came with her Boise home!
Thanks for all you do, Kim!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsWeek
#NationalFireNews: April 25, 2025. Twenty-six new large fires were reported this past week. Large fire activity picked up in the Eastern area and continues in the Southern, Northern Rockies and Rocky Mountain areas. Wildland ... firefighters and support personnel contained 24 large fires.
The 2025 core component module package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR), was launched this spring by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are changing the way we fight fire. As UAS capabilities grow, so does their presence on the fireline. The WFSTAR module gives all fireline personnel a baseline understanding of agency UAS operations, including mission types, airspace integration, ordering procedures, and updates to the Incident Response Pocket Guide. When everyone understands how UAS fit into the fire traffic area, we work safer and smarter together. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhxZ8eOEJVY
As spring unfolds across the country, so does the potential for wildfires. While some areas are still drying out from winter moisture, others are already experiencing warmer temperatures and windy conditions that can quickly dry out vegetation. It’s a good time to take action by checking local fire danger levels, cleaning up around your home, and having a plan in place in case a wildfire comes close.
Fire managers across the country are preparing for what could be an active fire year. With more people heading outdoors to hike, camp, and explore public lands, it’s especially important to recreate responsibly. Whether you're lighting a campfire or driving off-road, your choices matter. Nearly 85% of wildfires are human-caused and preventable. Remember: it takes all of us to keep our communities and landscapes safe.
🔥More NFN: www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
📸USFS Photo by Dana Hodde on the Bee Rock Creek Fire in North Carolina.
Welcome to the Nation's Logistical Support Center
The United States federal wildland fire community is a vast network of dedicated public servants, made up of the combined wildland fire workforces of the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Together, these agencies manage wildland fire on nearly 700 million acres of federal public land, approximately one-fifth of the total land area in the United States.
NIFC is home to the national wildland fire management programs of these federal agencies, in addition to partners including the National Association of State Foresters, the U.S. Fire Administration, the National Weather Service, and the Department of Defense. These entities work together to provide leadership, policy oversight, and coordination to the nation’s wildland fire programs.
In recent years, the shared mission at NIFC has grown to include all types of fire management, including hazardous fuels treatments, integrated fire and land-use planning, and more. Fire management under this larger and more diverse umbrella aims not only to achieve fire suppression goals, but to accomplish a broad spectrum of natural resource objectives in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
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