Which agency of the federal government has the lead on wildland fire issues and activities?
Wildland fire jurisdiction in the federal government is shared among the five agencies with fire management responsibilities: the Forest Service in the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service in the Department of the Interior. These federal agencies are also working with their state and local partners to protect communities.
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