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Firefighters clearing broken branches from residential area after storm passed through.

Joining forces to clear the way: Fire and aviation crews from Idaho and Nevada assist in Southeast storm relief

Fire and Aviation crews from Idaho and Nevada assist in Southeast storm relief
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How to Investigate a Wildland Fire

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?
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BLM Phoenix District strengthens local wildfire response with engine transfer to rural fire partner

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.
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A Caucasian person in a white helmet with a black visor and mic attached and a brown flight suit sits inside an aircraft looking out the window.

BLM Idaho Boise Helitack Provides USFWS Wildland Firefighter Apprentice with a Unique Opportunity

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.
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BLM Employee holding a hand-drawn map of a restoration project onsite.

BLM wildland firefighter and fuels technician Richard Ana celebrates Hispanic heritage through service

The article celebrates Richard Ana, a firefighter and fuels technician with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Arizona, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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BLM Fire Employees Presented a 2024 Silver Smokey Bear Award

A collaborative effort for an innovative fire prevention campaign earned a group of BLM employees a 2024 Silver Smokey Bear Award.
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