National Forest System Statistics for Fiscal Year 2024
This annual summary of the National Forest System details the infrastructure maintained by the agency. It includes road and trail miles, land acreage, number of facilities and vehicles, and more.
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Reducing Wildfires through Better Utility Pole Inspections
Electrical utility pole failure is one of the leading causes of wildfires nationwide. The sheer number of poles involved makes regular inspections challenging – but the Forest Products Lab is finding new ways to carry out pole inspections quickly and easily. (Forest Service photo)
They can pop up almost…
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Powerline Administration and Management
“Today’s wildfire challenges transcend boundaries and industries, affecting people beyond the jurisdiction of any single agency or organization. Tackling these challenges requires the Forest Service to work with diverse partners, leveraging our collective resources to accomplish more than we could alone.” – Chief Randy MooreVegetation Management ReportsThe U.S. Forest Service is committed to…
#LandUse, #LandManagement, #Powerlines, #Infrastructure
Federal Excess Personal Property Program & Firefighter Property Program
What is the Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP)The Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program refers to Forest Service-owned property that is on loan to State Foresters for the purpose of wildland and rural firefighting. Most of the property originally belonged to the Department of Defense (DoD). Once acquired by the Forest Service, it is loaned to state cooperators for fire…
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Fire Engine Models
Type 3Model 3264x2 Chassis Only SpecificationsApparatus Body Only SpecificationStandard MarkingModel 3464x4 Chassis Only SpecificationsApparatus Body Only SpecificationStandard MarkingType 4Model 428U4x2 Chassis Only SpecificationsApparatus Body Only SpecificationStandard MarkingModel 448U4x4 Chassis Only SpecificationsApparatus Body Only SpecificationStandard MarkingType 6Model 643U4x4 Chassis…
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Wildland Fire Vehicles
The primary purpose of this page is to share with the field what is being accomplished within the fire fleet program area.VehiclesFire Engine ModelsFire Vehicle BulletinsSubmission of Innovative Ideas for Product or Process ImprovementInteragency Hotshot Crew (IHC) VehiclesEngine Deficiency ReportingEnergy Deficiency Reporting FormDirections to Use National Standards – Fire EnginesDirection to…