Programs

Suppression involves the work that most people associate with wildland fire: firefighters in yellow and green digging line, an airplane dropping retardant on flames, plus all the equipment and supplies needed to support those efforts.

The foundation of wildland fire management lies in the network of fire stations, airtanker bases, crew quarters, emergency dispatch centers, and other buildings that provide a home for firefighters, support staff, and their equipment. We support facilities funding for construction and maintenance work throughout the Department of the Interior.

The Joint Fire Science Program provides funding for scientific studies associated with managing wildland fire, fuels, and fire-impacted ecosystems that respond to the emerging needs of managers, practitioners, and policymakers at local and national levels.

The Interior and Agriculture departments are committed to supporting our wildland firefighters, who work in arduous, stressful environments.