Wildfire Matters

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a leader in the nation’s wildland fire management. BLM Fire carries out a broad range of actions to protect the public, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, recreational areas, and ...more

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July 19, 2023 01:04:37
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Alaska Fire Service: Managing wildfires in the great state of Alaska, part two

In the 49th state, wildfire suppression is a bit different than in the Lower 48. This second episode dedicated to the Alaska Fire Service...

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July 12, 2023 01:20:29
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Alaska Fire Service: Managing wildfires in the great state of Alaska, part one

The BLM Alaska Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1982 to provide efficient and cost-effective fire suppression services for all U.S. Department of the...

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June 01, 2023 00:37:46
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Veteran crew to engine crew: talking with second year firefighter Katrina Arguello

Katrina Arguello, BLM engine crew member working in Las Cruces, New Mexico, talks about transitioning from the military to wildland fire. A veteran of...

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May 03, 2023 00:50:58
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Describing the BLM Honor Guard mission and services with Matthew Norden

Matthew Norden, BLM Honor Guard Coordinator, explains how he got involved with the BLM Honor Guard, what they do, who they serve, and why...

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March 29, 2023 00:58:44
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Explaining the BLM Operational Medical Support Program with Dr. Andrew Southard

BLM National Medical Director Dr. Andrew Southard, or Dr. Drew, talks about the Operational Medical Support Program (OMSP) which provides emergency medical services that...

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March 01, 2023 00:43:27
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An Introduction to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group with Katie Wood

Katie Wood, Program Manager for the National Wildfire Coordinating Group or NWCG, discusses what NWCG does and how this group operates. Katie begins the...

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