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BLM orders fire prevention team to combat wildfire threats in La Pine Basin

Oregon-Washington
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Prineville District Office

La Pine, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management has announced the mobilization of a National Fire Prevention and Education Team to address human-caused fires in the La Pine Basin. The NFPET team is composed of fire prevention specialists from the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service. The team’s initiatives will focus on enhancing wildfire education and prevention measures tailored specifically to the community's needs.

The fire prevention team will operate with five key objectives:

  1. Develop prevention messaging to target human-caused fires.
  2. Increase awareness by elevating the engagement of Federal Land Management Agencies within the La Pine community.
  3. Collaborate with key partners across Central Oregon to effectively disseminate fire prevention messaging.
  4. Integrate local expertise from assigned resources to initiate positive community involvement.
  5. Develop a fire prevention strategy to reduce the number of human-caused fire starts in the La Pine Basin.

“This proactive approach is crucial for safeguarding our communities and natural resources against the risk of wildfires,” said Jona Ensley, BLM Assistant Fire Management Officer. “By working closely with local residents and organizations, we can create a culture of prevention that aims to reduces fire risks to communities and infrastructure.” The BLM invites community members to share the responsibility of protecting the landscapes in the La Pine Basin. For more information on fire prevention initiatives or to get involved, please contact Jona Ensley at 541-416- 6423 or [email protected].

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.