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.

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Another successful RFR engine transfer! BLM Utah recently transferred a Type 6 engine to the Kanab City Fire Department, further strengthening and enhancing the firefighting capabilities of our wildland firefighting partners.
Today we celebrate 5 years of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)! With increasing wildfire risks across the West, additional investments through the GAOA have made a big difference in preparedness. The Grand Junction Air ... Center in western Colorado is a multipurpose facility that plays a critical role in national wildland fire support. A GAOA Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF)-funded project is replacing multiple structurally deficient, hazardous, and unsafe buildings with a single, cost-effective building as well as conducting repairs to the tanker base to bring it into compliance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements. This work will support national wildland fire operations and keep operations staff at the site safe. In celebration of GAOA's anniversary, August 4, 2025, is a fee free day across America's public lands managed by the U.S. Department of the Interior. More on GAOA across the BLM: https://www.blm.gov/blog/2025-08-01/great-american-outdoors-act-five-years-transforming-public-lands Photo by Jennifer Myslivy
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Join the BLM Fire team as the National Fire Incident Business Lead in Boise, ID at the National Interagency Fire Center! This position provides expert advice and coordination for the BLM Fire Business Management Program, works ... closely with federal and state wildland fire agencies to provide common program procedures, and develops uniform procedures for use of HR, payroll, and travel for fire incident business. 🔥Administrative Management Specialist (National Fire Incident Business Lead) - GS-13 ⏰Applications close on 08/11, or when we've received 50 applications ➡https://www.usajobs.gov/job/841952600 Photo by Julie Watson, BLM #CareerInFire #FireJob
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🛩 Now Hiring: Deputy Division Chief – Aviation Join the team at the Bureau of Land Management Fire and take the lead in shaping the future of wildland fire aviation. Based at the National Interagency Fire Center, this ... senior-level role serves as the principal aviation advisor to the Assistant Director of Fire and Aviation and coordinates nationwide aviation operations, policies, and interagency collaboration. Duties include: 🔹 Developing aviation policy and technical standards 🔹 Overseeing aviation safety programs and investigations 🔹 Representing BLM in interagency and industry aviation forums 🔹 Supervising a team of professionals in national aviation operations 📍Boise, Idaho 📝 Learn more and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/841849800 Photo by Joe Bradshaw, BLM
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We Are BLM Fire: Veteran Crews. BLM Fire is proud to have 6 dedicated Veteran Crews. These wildland firefighting hand crews are made up of U.S. military veterans. These crews not only bring valuable skills and discipline to ... wildland fire operations, but they also create pathways for returning service members to transition into post-military careers. From building firelines with chainsaws and hand tools, to conducting burnouts and rehabilitating burned areas, Veteran Crews are on the frontlines protecting our public lands and communities. 🎥 Watch the video to hear directly from these veterans about what it means to serve again, this time through fire. #WeAreBLMFire *This video was produced when the BLM had 8 Veteran Crews, as of 2025 the BLM has 6 Veteran Crews.
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We Are BLM Fire: Veteran Crews. BLM Fire is proud to have 6 dedicated Veteran Crews! These wildland firefighting hand crews are made up of U.S. military veterans. These crews not only bring valuable skills and discipline to ... wildland fire operations, but they also create pathways for returning service members to transition into post-military careers. From building firelines with chainsaws and hand tools, to conducting burnouts and rehabilitating burned areas, Veteran Crews are on the frontlines protecting our public lands and communities. 🎥Watch the video to hear directly from these veterans about what it means to serve again, this time through fire. You can find the full video on the National Interagency Fire Center YouTube page. #WeAreBLMFire
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🚨 The Great Basin Smokejumpers are hiring an Assistant Base Manager! This leadership position is based in Boise, ID at the National Interagency Fire Center. It involves supervising team leads, managing day-to-day operations, ... coordinating with interagency partners, and maintaining operational readiness throughout the fire season. The role also includes active smokejumping into mountainous and remote terrain. Requirements: Prior smokejumping experience and an FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger Certificate with Back and Chest rating. 📍 Boise, ID ⏰ Closes 08/11 or after 50 applications 🔗 Apply now: usajobs.gov/job/841809600 Photo by Neal Herbert
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We honor. We support. We remember. We are BLM Fire Honor Guard.   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. Find the full video on the National Interagency Fire Center’s YouTube page.   #WeAreBLMFire #NeverForgotten
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