Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing
The Interior and Agriculture departments are committed to supporting our wildland firefighters, who work in arduous, stressful environments. We recognize the impact this vitally important work can have on health and wellbeing, including mental health. The Interior Department and USDA Forest Service are developing a joint behavioral health program to provide support tailored to the unique experiences and needs of our firefighters.
This initiative represents one of many efforts at the Interior Department to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's support of wildland fire management.
In the News
- News Release: Interior, Agriculture Departments Host Summit to Develop Mental Health Resources for Wildland Fire Personnel
- Update: Update on Expanding Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Services
- Blog: Investing in More Robust Mental Health Support for Wildland Firefighters
- Blog: Creating a Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program: Meet Commander KJ Green
- Blog: A New Study Gives Federal Wildland Firefighters an Opportunity to Inform the Development of Health and Wellbeing Programs
- News Release: President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Provide $103 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience
