Bureau of Land Management

The BLM, a leader in wildland fire management, conducts a broad range of actions to protect the public, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, recreational areas, and other values and resources. The bureau’s national fire and aviation program, BLM Fire, which focuses on public safety as its top priority, consists of fire suppression, preparedness, predictive services, vegetative fuels management, community assistance and protection, and fire prevention through education. To meet its wildland fire-related challenges, the BLM fields highly trained professional firefighters and managers who are committed to managing fire in the most effective and efficient manner. 

As the largest and most complex fire program within the Department of the Interior, BLM Fire is directly responsible for fire management on more than 245 million acres. This land is commonly intermixed with other federal, state, and local jurisdictions, making partnerships and collaborative efforts crucial to the mission of safety and fire management. Overall, BLM Fire implements fire protection on approximately 650 million acres of public land with other fire management agencies. 

BLM Fire, located at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, manages program budget at a national scale, sets policy and program standards, and works closely with the DOI’s Office of Wildland Fire, DOI sister agencies, the USDA Forest Service, state and other organizations.

Check out our most recent video about our helitack crews! Learn more by downloading this suppression resources infographic. You can also listen to our Wildfire Matters podcasts

We are BLM Fire: Helitack Crews

Fire Restrictions

Check out the fire restrictions across the BLM. It's important to #KnowBeforeYouGo and #RecreateResponsibly while enjoying your public lands.

BLM Fire Facebook

🚨Disclaimer: Hiring windows are still active for fire jobs during the federal government shutdown. More wildland firefighter positions just went LIVE today. Join us in fire year 2026! Wildland Firefighter - Hotshot (GW-06) ... 📍Vacancies in Sierra Vista, AZ; Craig, CO; Klamath Falls, OR https://www.usajobs.gov/job/847160600 Wildland Firefighter (GW-06/07) 📍Vacancies across AZ, MT, and NV https://www.usajobs.gov/job/847159300 Wildland Firefighter - Hotshot (GW-03/04/05) 📍Vacancies in Sierra Vista, AZ; Craig, CO; Flowood, MS; Carson City, NV; Klamath Falls, OR; Vale, OR; and Salt Lake City, UT https://www.usajobs.gov/job/847158600
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Podcast lovers, this one’s for you. On International Podcast Day, dive into Wildfire Matters hosted by BLM Fire. Hear real stories from real people. Wildfire Matters takes you behind the scenes to talk with the people who ... strive to manage the landscape, protect our precious natural resources, and keep our communities safe as we continue to learn how to live with wildfire. 37 episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧🔥https://www.nifc.gov/about-us/our-partners/blm/blm-fire-podcasts #WeAreBLMFire #WildfireMatter
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Sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Isabella Oscarson, an Idaho Department of Lands firefighter who died Friday after being struck by a falling tree while assisting prescribed fire operations on the U.S. ... Forest Service - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. #NeverForgotten
Our fallen are never forgotten. Today, we pause to honor and remember Mark Urban, a BLM Great Basin Smokejumper, who lost his life in a smokejumping accident near Prairie, Idaho, on September 27, 2013. Mark served as a ... smokejumper for 11 years, and his positive impact on the Great Basin Smokejumper program continues to inspire firefighters today. Each year in the spring, the Great Basin Smokejumpers honor Mark by dedicating practice jumps on “Yeti Ridge,” a nickname of his, followed by trail work on the Ridge to Rivers Urban Connector trail, dedicated in his memory. This year, Mark’s day of remembrance also falls on National Public Lands Day, a fitting reminder of his commitment to protecting the lands we all love and share. Read more about Mark: https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/mark-t-urban/ #NeverForgotten
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September and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but the importance of suicide prevention carries forward every day of the year. In our fire community, and in every community, checking in on each other ... can make all the difference. A simple conversation, a reminder that no one stands alone, or sharing a resource can help save a life. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For resources created specifically for wildland fire personnel and their families, visit National Interagency Fire Center's Taking Care of Our Own page: https://www.nifc.gov/resources/taking-care-our-own. You’ll find tools, stories, and support programs designed with the unique experiences of wildland firefighters and support staff in mind. Together, we can break the silence, reduce stigma, and strengthen hope.
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Hot Jobs, Cool People. Today is the LAST day to apply for the following wildland firefighter and dispatch positions for fire year 2026! Get your applications in before 11:59 ET. Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch), ... GW-0462-06/07: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845083900 📍Vacancies across AK, CO, ID, NV, OR Wildland Firefighter (All Crew Types), GW-0456-04/05/06: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845084900 📍Vacancies across AK, AZ, CA, ID, MS, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch), GW-0462-04/05: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845084000 📍Vacancies across AK, ID, NV, OR Wildland Firefighter (All Crew Types), GW-0456-03/04/05: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845085600 📍Vacancies across AZ, ID, MS, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY 🔥Reminder! Under the new Merit Hiring Plan, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure to clearly show job titles, dates, hours, and specialized experience so HR and review panels can see you’re qualified.
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🍂 Fall is one of the best times to explore your public lands! Before you head out, check out the latest BLM Blog for prevention tips to keep your adventures safe. 🔥👇
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