Leadership Corner
Effective Aug. 11, 2026, pursuant to the President’s Executive Order 14308, Secretary Memorandum 1078-017 and the creation of the Deputy Chief – Fire & Aviation Management, Safety, & Employee Wellbeing position, all fire and aviation authorities are formally reassigned and delegated to this position to establish distinct lines of authority and communication. In this role, the Deputy Chief – Fire & Aviation Management, Safety, & Employee Wellbeing is directly responsible for providing strategic oversight, implementing policies, and managing the operations of the Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management programs. This responsibility encompasses all authorities outlined in Forest Service Manual (FSM)...
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