National Interagency Fire Center

05/27/2026

Dozers serve as a versatile tool for multiple missions on the fireline. Working closely with crews and engines on the ground, they help support suppression operations in a variety of ways. Take a closer look at their role. ⬇️

05/22/2026

National Fire News: May 22, 2026. Fire activity and firefighter engagement increased in several geographic areas in the past week. 18 uncontained large fires are currently burning nationwide. More than 5,000 personnel are assigned to incidents across the country, including one Complex Incident Management Team supporting response efforts. While rainfall is predicted for some areas of the West in the coming days, it may be accompanied by lightning.

So far this year, 29,023 fires have burned more than 2.3 million acres nationwide. Notable fire activity occurred in Southern California, where the Santa Rosa Island Fire in Channel Islands National Park has grown to 18,379 acres. Evacuations are in effect on fires in Southern California and the Southwest, where the Seven Cabins Fire in New Mexico has burned 17,116 acres.

As we honor the service and sacrifice of our fallen countrymen this Memorial Day Weekend, many of us will be enjoying the vast diversity of public lands that are such precious and irreplaceable features of our nation. As you recreate, please remember that most wildfires in the United States are human-caused and preventable. Taking simple precautions, such as avoiding parking on vegetation, checking equipment and trailer chains to prevent dragging, following local fire restrictions, and ensuring that campfires and barbeques are out cold before you walk away can help reduce wildfire risk and protect communities, firefighters, and public lands.

🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

Photos from Inciweb:
1. Night operations on the Seven Cabins Fire, Lincoln National Forest, NM.
2. Firefighters arrive by boat to the Santa Rosa Island Fire, Channel Islands National Park, CA. (J Foye/USWFS)
3. Briefing on the Seven Cabins Fire, Lincoln National Forest, NM.
4. A firefighter works to extinguish interior hot spots on the Spread Creek Fire, Bridger-Teton National Forest, WY.

05/22/2026

We’re excited to officially welcome the U.S. Wildland Fire Service's Boise Helitack and Air Attack programs to our campus! Their addition expands the operational wildland fire support based out of the National Interagency Fire Center and strengthens rapid response capabilities nationwide.

Staff from NIFC and Bureau of Land Management - Idaho offices had the opportunity to check out the helicopter, meet members of the crew, and welcome them into their new home on campus.

Boise Helitack is a 24-person firefighting module that operates a Type 1 (Heavy Lift) helicopter in support of rapid initial attack and wildfire response across the country. The crew responds with a full complement of firefighting tools, a 660-gallon water-dropping bucket, and up to 12 firefighters on board.

The Air Attack Program is staffed staffed with both a pilot and an AirTactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) and are strategically positioned across the country to provide rapid response to wildfires.

Welcome! NIFC wishes you a safe and successful season ahead.

Photos by Rebecca Paterson

05/21/2026

Keep drones away from wildfires! If a drone enters restricted airspace, it puts firefighters at risk and can force all aerial firefighting operations to stop, delaying wildfire response when every second counts.

05/21/2026

Do you have strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting wildland firefighters and incident personnel with the supplies and equipment needed to get the job done?

Join the team at the Great Basin Incident Support Cache as the next Cache Manager. This position plays a key role in supervising and directing supply, warehouse, shipping and receiving, and transportation operations that support wildland fire response across the Great Basin and beyond.

📍Boise, ID at NIFC
📅Apply by 06/03/2026
🔥https://www.usajobs.gov/job/870026800

05/20/2026

Through the Wildland Fire Therapy Service, federal wildland firefighters and dispatchers have access to up to 16 free therapy sessions each year.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, take a moment to share this resource with someone who may need it or explore it yourself.

Are you a federal wildland firefighter or dispatcher, or do you have a loved one who is?

Support is available. Federal wildland firefighters and dispatchers now have access to up to 16 free therapy sessions each year through the Wildland Fire Therapy Service, designed to meet the unique needs of those in emergency response roles.

Call to get started: 1-800-424-4051 or visit: https://wildlandfire.magellanfederal.com/

05/15/2026

National Fire News: May 15, 2026. Fire activity continues across several areas of the country as warmer temperatures, dry fuels, and periods of gusty winds contribute to increased wildfire potential. The national preparedness level remains at 2, with 118 new fires reported yesterday and 16 uncontained large fires currently burning nationwide. Nearly 2,000 personnel are assigned to incidents across the country, including one Complex Incident Management Team supporting response efforts.

So far this year, 26,568 fires have burned more than 1.9 million acres nationwide. New large fires were reported in New Mexico, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Texas, where firefighters are responding to active fire behavior and rapidly changing conditions. The Seven Cabins Fire on the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico is exhibiting wind-driven runs and spotting, while the Hunggate Fire in Texas prompted evacuations and road closures as crews worked to slow fire spread.

In the Great Basin, the Wild Horse Fire in Utah continues to grow in grass and brush fuels, while firefighters in Wyoming are responding to the Spread Creek Fire near Jackson. Across the Southern Area, crews continue making progress on several ongoing fires in Florida and Georgia as conditions begin to dry following recent precipitation.

🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

Photo of the Spread Creek Fire in Wyoming.

05/13/2026

Smokejumpers from all nine U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Wildland Fire Service bases came together in Missoula, Montana to train new spotters this spring. Learn more about it! ⬇️

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms across the wildland fire community!

From those on the fireline, supporting behind the scenes, or from home, your dedication to the mission and to your families does not go unnoticed.

05/08/2026

National Fire News: May 8, 2026. So far this year, 25,560 fires have burned more than 1.88 million acres nationwide, which is above the 10-year average for acres burned to date. The Southern Area continues to experience the highest level of activity, with firefighters responding to ongoing incidents in Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. Fires such as the South Canal Fire in Florida are exhibiting active fire behavior, including wind-driven runs and long-range spotting, while crews continue working to protect communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.

In the Southwest, the Hummingbird Fire on the Gila National Forest in New Mexico remains active, though recent precipitation has moderated fire behavior in some areas. New large fires were also reported in Oregon and Southern California, where dry fuels and gusty winds continue to create challenging conditions for firefighters.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, a reminder that preparedness and prevention play a critical role in reducing wildfire risk. Nearly 85% of wildfires in the United States are human-caused and preventable. As temperatures warm and conditions dry out across many parts of the country, everyone has a role to play in helping prevent unwanted wildfires. Simple actions like checking trailer chains, following local fire restrictions, and fully extinguishing campfires can make a significant difference.

🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn