DOI - Office of Wildland Fire
Recent News About DOI - Office of Wildland Fire
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Canada and the United States Commit to Enhanced Wildland Fire Cooperation
As wildfire seasons become longer and more extreme, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening our long-term response.
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Investing in the Future: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildland Fire Apprenticeship Program
Dan O’Connor used to look forward to being laid off from his temporary wildland firefighter position every fall. During the spring and summer, he worked long, hard days for months in a row, all with the anticipation of fall, when he would be laid off and could enjoy life for a few months, recuperate and prepare for the coming fire year.
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Interior, Agriculture Departments Host Summit to Develop Mental Health Resources for Wildland Fire Personnel
Departments of the Interior and Agriculture hosted a three-day summit in Boise, Idaho, to spearhead the development of a joint wildland firefighter behavioral health program.
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Update on Expanding Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Services
Our wildland firefighters are the backbone of the federal government's ability to protect public and Tribal lands, infrastructure, and communities from wildfires, but this vital profession can have significant impacts on health and wellbeing, including mental health.
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In Oregon, Secretary Haaland Highlights Investments in Wildland Fire and Outdoor Recreation Economies
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in Oregon this weekend to highlight Biden-Harris administration investments to support wildland fire preparedness, water management and outdoor recreation opportunities across the state.
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Secretary Haaland Announces Nearly $50 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Department of the Interior announced nearly $50 million in new allocations from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management in fiscal year 2023.
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President’s 2024 Budget Advances Efforts to Address the Nation’s Wildfire Crisis Through Workforce Reform, Investments in Wildland Fire Management Programs
The Biden-Harris administration today submitted to Congress the President’s budget for fiscal year 2024, which includes significant funding increases for wildland fire and hazardous fuels management
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Statement by Secretary Deb Haaland on the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
The Biden-Harris administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024