Leadership Corner
We’re in the busiest part of the wildfire year, and I have been thinking a lot about the people who make this mission possible. This has been a difficult season for the wildland fire community. We have already lost four fighters and a contract helicopter pilot on wildfires in Colorado. These tragedies are heartbreaking reminders that behind every engine, aircraft and incident management team are people who willingly face extraordinary risks in service to others. My thoughts are with their families, friends, coworkers and our broader wildland fire community who are grieving these devastating losses. I want to begin by...
Delivering the mission
Sustain our nation's forests and grasslands
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