Fire

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

How fuel breaks helped wildfire agencies contain the Grove 2 Fire in eastern San Diego County

During an intense fire season in summer 2024, lightning strikes ignited numerous fires across California and on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District. At the end of July 2024, BLM fire staff were on high alert monitoring lightning activity, when they received an urgent call from northeastern San Diego County.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Screenshot of a map of North America with many red and green pinpoints on it

Enhancing Wildland Fire Response: Modernizations to Wildland Fire IT

At the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), Fire and Aviation Information Technology (FAIT), works diligently behind-the-scenes upgrading and stabilizing applications that wildland fire personnel rely on daily.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Recreate Responsibly with Fire

As the weather gets nicer and you head out for your outdoor adventures, BLM Fire has some tips on how to #RecreateResponsibly with fire.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A person lights lines of fire in grass adjacent to homes

Veteran fuels module in Rapid City, SD sets a standard for community assistance

Rapid City is a prime example of the wildland-urban interface. The work of the Rapid City Fire Department’s Wildfire Mitigation group, Veterans Wildland Fuels Module is crucial to the safety of the community.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

A Native American man poses shaking hands with a Caucasian man next to a green yellow truck

Coeur d’Alene District and Nez Perce Tribe Strengthen Community Through Partnership

On January 23, 2025, the Nez Perce Tribe (Nimiipuu) and Coeur d’ Alene District finalized the transfer of a BLM Type 6 wildland fire engine to the tribe.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

BLM firefighters participate in an airway management skill station at the National Advanced Fire and Rescue Resource institute in Tucson, Arizona. Photo by Dr. Drew, BLM.

BLM’s Operational Medical Support Program trains firefighters to provide medical support in fire year 2025

OMSP’s regional training in Tucson certified 50 providers and 16 instructors for 2025, boosting firefighter safety with hands-on skills and realistic field scenarios.