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
Refuge Lights Up Holiday Parade
The holiday season came to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge when the refuge float was awarded first place at the local holiday parade in Manteo, North Carolina.Read More...
Refuge Fire Manager a Leading Interagency Trainer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service firefighter Chris Wilcox has become a strong force in interagency wildland fire training. Read More... |
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U.S Fish and Wildlife Assists in Fire Research
Firefighters from the Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Oregon have been part of a five-year partnership with the Joint Fire Science Program study to restore sagebrush in the Great Basin.Read More..
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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...
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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.. |
