Keeping Fire On Our Side |
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has been using and managing fire safely and cost-effectively since the 1930's, leading to lands being in healthier ecological condition overall, with lower risk of damaging fire. This long-term, balanced approach to fire management benefits both people and wildlife. |
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Hot News
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Crew Completes Second Season
Fire season 2008 marked the second season for the Blue Goose wildland firefighting crew based in Washington at the Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Read More...
Wildland Urban Interface Project Enhances Habitat and Reduces Risk
In January 2008, fire managers at Camas National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Idaho completed a project to reduce hazardous fuels adjacent to private residences and the refuge headquarters buildings. Read More... |
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Longest Burning Fire in Virginia Finally Out
Nearly four months after it started, the South One Fire, which ignited on the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge on June 9, has been declared fully extinguished by fire officials. Read More...
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Incident Management Team Assists with Hurricane
Six days after Hurricane Ike made landfall on Galveston Island, Texas, several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees serving on the Southern Area Type 2 Incident Management Team were called to assist… Read More... |
