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

Sundays are made for fresh starts, how about your career too? Take a few minutes this afternoon to polish your resume and apply for that BLM Fire job you’ve had your eye on. Apply on USAJOBS.gov ➡ ... https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=IN05&k=fire&p=1
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The wildland fire community faces unique challenges, and we’re stronger when we face them together. During Suicide Prevention Week, take a moment to connect, support, and check in. Resources are always available and they can ... make a real difference.
Sharing this week’s Wildfire Week in Review as the National Preparedness Level returned to a four (PL 4) yesterday. The scope, duration, and coverage area of recent lightning events was greater than initially forecasted, and ... numerous new large fires emerged in California and the Pacific Northwest due to dry lightning. Thank you for the continued support to our wildland fire community!
Single Engine Airtankers are known for their initial attack capabilities. Loaded with water or retardant in just 3–5 minutes and wheels up in 15 minutes or less, they can drop up to 800 gallons to support wildland firefighters ... on the ground. They are incredibly effective in lighter fuels like grasses or sagebrush, which is a large part of what Bureau of Land Management landscapes are made up of. 🎥 Learn more about SEATs in this #WeAreBLMFire video!
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Hot Jobs, Cool People. 🚨 Ready to become a wildland firefighter or take on the challenge of dispatch? The second round of Bureau of Land Management Fire 2026 positions are now LIVE, apply today! Forestry Technician (Fire ... Dispatch), GW-0462-06/07: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845083900 📍Fairbanks, AK; Durango, CO; Johnstown, CO; Montrose, CO Wildland Firefighter (All Crew Types), GW-0456-04/05/06: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845084900 📍 Fairbanks, AK; Safford, AZ; Alturas, CA; Cedarville, CA Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch), GW-0462-04/05: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845084000 📍 Fairbanks, AK; Boise, ID; Shoshone, ID; Elko, NV Wildland Firefighter (All Crew Types), GW-0456-03/04/05: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845085600 📍Kingman, AZ; Safford, AZ; Wickenburg, AZ; Yuma, AZ Friendly reminder: USAJOBS will shut down September 5th-7th. ⚠️Heads up, applicants: 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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Most people flying drones near wildfires likely don’t realize the consequences. But even one incursion can disrupt aerial firefighting operations. When a drone is spotted, aircraft are grounded until it’s safe to fly again. ... That delay can affect how quickly ground crews receive support, especially during fast-moving fires. It’s worth repeating: drone flights over wildfires are illegal, dangerous, and can stall critical air operations. If you fly, we can’t. Let’s help keep the skies clear and protect the people working to protect us all.
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Hot Jobs, Cool People. Applications are now open for a variety of Bureau of Land Management wildland fire leadership positions, with additional dispatch and firefighting opportunities opening Thursday, 09/04. Stay tuned, ... smokejumper positions will also open 09/29 and close 10/28. Polish up your resumes! Under the new Merit Hiring Plan, HR will only review the first two pages, so be sure to clearly list job titles, dates, hours, and specialized experience to showcase your qualifications. ➡Tips to update your resume to meet the requirements: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit 🔥Find all jobs on our BLM Fire Jobs Portal: https://www.nifc.gov/careers/blm-fire-job
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Today, we celebrate Labor Day, a time to honor the contributions and dedication of America's workforce. We are especially grateful for our wildland firefighters and support personnel, many of whom are on the job today protecting ... communities and public lands. To those working this holiday, and to those supporting from home, thank you for your commitment and sacrifice.
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