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Fire Management
Fuels Reduction Project
Our mission is to provide safe, efficient and economical fire management while sustaining, protecting and restoring ecosystems.
Operating Principles:
- Apply the best science in efforts to restore and maintain healthy fire dependent ecosystems
- Plan and execute FAM operations in a safe, effective and cost efficient manner
- Actively participate and provide leadership supporting all elements of the Forest Service mission
- Provide leadership in developing interagency cooperation and partnerships
- Provide leadership in conservation education
- Ensure a professional, diverse and motivated workforce that is able to adapt and derive benefit during times of change
- Proudly serve the nation as Forest Service employees
Up to date and specific information about fires and other incidents can be accessed at InciWeb. Also, visit our incident information page to find out more how incidents are managed.
Related Links
- R5 Fire and Aviation
- FS National Managing Fire
- California Fire Weather
- AirNow—California Air Quality
Features
Being Ready—Wildfire Preparedness
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