Reports Library
The Cohesive Strategy is divided into three phases; the first two phases have been completed.
Foundational Documents
The following foundational documents and reports were used to frame the development of the Cohesive Strategy reports.
- Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy & Program Review 1995 (PDF, 2.3 MB)
- Quadrennial Fire and Fuel Review Report 2005 (PDF, 0.5 MB)
- Quadrennial Fire Review 2009 (PDF, 0.8 MB)
- A Call to Action, A New Wildland Fire Accord: It is in your Hands (PDF, 30 KB)
- Mutual Expectations for Preparedness and Suppression in the Interface (PDF, 36 KB)
- [“Missions Report”] Wildland Fire Protection and Response in the United States: The Responsibilities, Authorities, and Roles of Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Government (PDF, 0.7 MB)
Phase I Reports
These reports were published upon completion of Phase I activities.
- A National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- The Federal Land Assistance, Management And Enhancement Act Of 2009 Report to Congress (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Phase II Reports
The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Phase II reports from each of the Regional Strategy Committees, the National Science and Analysis Team, and the Communications Framework have been completed. The Phase II national report, which was developed through the regional assessments, was released on June 7, 2012, by the Secretaries of the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture.
Regional Reports and Presentations
- Southeast Regional Assessment (PDF, 842 KB)
- A National Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy: Southeastern Regional Assessment (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- Northeastern Regional Assessment (PDF, 475 KB)
- A National Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy: Northeast Regional Assessment, September 30, 2011 (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- A National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy: Western Regional Assessment and Strategy (PDF, 784 KB)
National Science and Analysis Team (NSAT) Report and Presentations
Assessments and recommendations developed in Phase II will be evaluated with the application of science. Read more about the NSAT…
Communications Framework and Presentations
The Communication Framework is designed as a roadmap for effective communication and collaboration activities.
Phase III Report
The Phase III Report is the final phase in the development of the Cohesive Strategy. It is expected to be published in February 2013.
Phase III will translate the qualitative information developed in Phase III into quantitative models. Quantitative models can be used by managers to make decisions on the ground. See NSAT Work in Phase III - The Risk Analysis and Interactions with the Regional Strategy Committees and Working Groups (DRAFT 2/9/2012) (PDF, 171 KB).
Once the strategy is finalized, it will implemented across the country and overseen by the Wildland Fire Executive Council (WFEC). The WFEC wil establish a 5-year review cycle providing updates to Congress.
