Wildland Firefighting

On National Wildland Firefighter Day, we honor the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of our wildland firefighters and support personnel, across the Bureau of Land Management and our interagency partners. These individuals work tirelessly to protect lives, communities, and public lands. Their commitment forms the backbone of wildland fire response. In the wake of recent tragedy, we hold our fire community close. Today, we express our deepest gratitude, and remembrance, for all who serve in wildl

A longtime wildland firefighter talks about what the job is actually like

‘We’re really being put to the test’: U.S., Mexican crews helping B.C. firefighters