Bureau of Land Management | National Interagency Fire Center

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.

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Today we honor Caleb Hamm, Bureau of Land Management - Utah Bonneville Interagency Hotshot Crewmember. He passed away in 2011 while fighting the CR337 Fire near Mineral Wells, Texas. Caleb gave his all, and ultimately his life, ... pursuing the work he loved in the outdoors that he was deeply passionate about. He is never forgotten and will forever be in our hearts. You can read more about Caleb here: https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/caleb-nathanael-hamm #NeverForgotten

Today we pause in honor of Richard Tyler, Western Slope Helitack crewmember from Bureau of Land Management - Colorado. Richard was one of the 14 firefighters who died on Storm King Mountain during the South Canyon Fire on July 6, ... 1994. Richard is never forgotten and always in our hearts. Read more about Richard here: https://www.southcanyonfire.com/richard-tyler

As the Week of Remembrance comes to a close, we pause to reflect and to honor. Each year, from June 30 to July 6, we remember those who gave everything in the line of duty, including the lives lost at South Canyon and Yarnell ... Hill. It's a week marked by reverence, reflection, and renewed commitment to safety. Their memory lives on, far beyond this week. When a firefighter falls, the loss ripples through families, crews, and entire communities. In those darkest hours, the BLM Fire Honor Guard steps in, not for recognition, but to make sure no one stands alone in their grief. With quiet precision and deep reverence, they fold the flag, stand the watch, and carry out traditions that speak louder than words. They show up for the families, to say, we see you, we grieve with you, and your loved one’s sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🎥 Watch how they serve, support, and remember: https://youtu.be/6MSfwMcFfgY We honor. We support. We remember. We are BLM Fire Honor Guard.

Happy Independence Day from BLM Fire! Celebrate safely with good food, great company, and wildfire prevention on the top of your mind. Remember: fireworks are prohibited on public lands, check to ensure the chains on your ... trailer are secure, and be sure that your campfire is cold to the touch before leaving. #IndependenceDay

Every year we look forward to summer vacations, camping trips, family reunions, and celebrating the 4th of July. But along with the fun comes an increased risk of wildfires and injuries from fireworks and outdoor cooking. ... Encourage wildfire safety in your communities this holiday weekend. Let's all do our part to prevent wildfires and protect our public lands! #IndependenceDay

On July 3rd, 1970, a twin-engine DC-3 aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from a runway in McGrath, Alaska. The aircraft was carrying 25 Bureau of Land Management firefighters, their equipment, and two pilots. Today we pause ... to honor and remember BLM Alaska Fire Service copilot Michael Benna, and firefighters Gregory Pete, Edwig Pete, Cyril James Pete, and Roy Kirk who were killed during the crash. They are never forgotten. Read More: https://alaskafirememorial.com/the-fallen-1/2019/3/8/micheal-benna

On National Wildland Firefighter Day, we honor the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of our wildland firefighters and support personnel, across the Bureau of Land Management and our interagency partners. These individuals work ... tirelessly to protect lives, communities, and public lands. Their commitment forms the backbone of wildland fire response. In the wake of recent tragedy, we hold our fire community close. Today, we express our deepest gratitude, and remembrance, for all who serve in wildland fire. Learn more about the people behind the mission on our "Faces of wildland fire" blog stories: https://www.blm.gov/blog-topic/fire #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay #NWFFD

On day 2 of the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), we honor and remember BLM Idaho Fire's Terry Sonner. The WOR is dedicated to honor through learning, find an incident summary and important discussions to have here➡️ ... www.nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-remembrance/2025-week-of-remembrance-day-2 Terry is #NeverForgotten.