Fire

This summer, BLM Alaska held two firewood events during which participants collected approximately 350 cords of firewood and issued more than 196 free firewood permits, removing dead trees and increasing public safety.

Luis Lopez, an engine captain at the BLM Yuma Field Office in Arizona with over 22 years in public service, exemplifies the commitment and dedication that define a true first responder.

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District transferred a Type 6 wildland fire engine to one of its wildland firefighting partners in Yavapai County.

How do we know what caused a wildfire? Sometimes fire causes officially remain undetermined and/or officially under investigation for a long time. What is happening behind the scenes?

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) wildland fire apprentice had the opportunity to complete a 2-week assignment with the BLM Idaho Boise Helitack crew.