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Bureau of Land Management (BLM) law enforcement officers and their public safety patrols responded to a severely injured off -road bike race participant, administering lifesaving medical aid.

Approximately 125,000 pounds of garbage were removed from more than 40 acres of public lands. The cleanups were conducted by contractors qualified to remove hazardous materials and other potential hazards.

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.

Eddie Sanchez began his federal career in 1999, as a seasonal wildland firefighter in Idaho while attending Boise State University for general studies. Unsure about his future direction, he enrolled in the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and started working in cadastral surveying at the BLM Idaho State Office. A year later, he declared engineering as a major and shifted in his SCEP program to engineering.

National Engineers Week, an annual celebration in February, recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of engineers to society. Engineers play a vital role in shaping the future by managing complex projects and programs, improving systems, and addressing the challenges we face.

Alaska is full of ancient history, unusual geography, abundant wildlife, and opportunities for outdoor exploration. Delta Wild and Scenic River has all those things and more.

BLM employees working on Montana's Hi-Line engage in friendly rivalry for the season's coldest days.

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.

A dedicated member of BLM California law enforcement, Ranger Cristobal Perez was recently named the 2024 California Ranger of the Year during a surprise ceremony at King of the Hammers.  This prestigious recognition highlights Ranger Perez’ unwavering commitment to excellence, selfless dedication, and remarkable contributions to safeguarding public lands over the past year.

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.

At an off-the-beaten-path ghost town in New Mexico, you can learn about life in an 1800s mining town whose riches were as intense and brief as the fire that destroyed it.