Which federal agency is involved in wildfire management aside from the U.S. Forest Service?

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plays a significant role in wildfire management by overseeing and managing public lands, particularly in the western United States. The BLM is responsible for resource management on nearly 250 million acres of land, which includes implementing fire management strategies that encompass prevention, preparedness, suppression, and recovery efforts for wildfires. Given that the BLM's mission includes maintaining healthy landscapes, they actively engage in practices such as fuel reduction, prescribed burns, and collaborative efforts with other agencies to mitigate wildfire risks.

The presence of multiple federal agencies in wildfire management underscores the complexity of effective fire management strategies. While other agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may address broader environmental issues, their role is not as directly involved in active wildfire management as the BLM. Similarly, the National Park Service (NPS) does manage wildfires within the parks, but coordination with the BLM and other agencies is essential for a comprehensive response to wildfires affecting multiple jurisdictions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) focuses more on national security and disaster response, rather than direct management of wildland fires.