This is an archived account that will not be updated.

Boise, Idaho
Joined September 2012
We are excited to be joining the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service in @Interior! This account will no longer be updated. We invite you to follow the new service at @USWFS.
3
7
1,114
NPS Fire & Aviation (Archived) retweeted
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service represents a historic modernization of wildfire management within the @Interior. By unifying wildland fire management across @BIAFireForestry, @BLMFire, @FireAviationNPS, Office of Aviation Services, @DOIWildlandFire, and @USFWSFire, the Interior Department is building a more efficient, effective wildfire response system that it is better equipped to protect lives, communities, and ecosystems. USWFS by the numbers: ✔Provides wildland fire management on over 500 million acres of public and tribal lands. ✔Employs 5,780 federal wildland fire personnel annually. ✔Supports approximately 900 tribal wildland fire personnel. More about the USWFS: doi.gov/wildlandfireservice/… Photo by Austin Catlin.
2
30
3
94
8,117
The NPS is hiring Wildland Firefighters! There are multiple positions in parks across the country. If you're interested in accomplishing fire management objectives in highly complex, wildland urban interface environments, then this may be for you! ✅ usajobs.gov/job/855950500
1
3
252
Congratulations to Katie Hansen, AGOL Program Lead for National Park Service (NPS) Fire and Aviation, and Jeremy Hobson, NPS Fire GIS Specialist - They were recently recognized by the CAL FIRE with a CAL FIRE Director's Award for Partnership! Great job 🔥🏆🎉 #ArcGIS #technology
2
258
Atlantic Zone Fire Management hiring! Your chance to advance #RxFire programs across parks & work in some of America's most stunning & rare landscapes! Relocation expenses to St Marys, GA covered for qualifying applicants. Apply now - usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetai… @CumberlandIslNP
1
206
If you're a wildland firefighter, take time this month to learn how to reduce your risk of cancer and sign up for the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. Tips and more information here: nps.gov/subjects/fire/firefi…
This Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, we acknowledge the hidden toll wildland firefighting can take on firefighter health. Interior is taking concrete steps, in partnership with @USDA, to advance critical work to address wildland fire exposures and strengthen protections for our dedicated wildland fire workforce. All wildland firefighters, past and present, can help advance our knowledge in this field by signing up today for the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer at nfr.cdc.gov/.
3
289
Dr. Patrick Wilcox is the new Northeast Regional Structural Fire Marshal for the NPS. Dr. Wilcox has had an array of experience working with several different agencies. Prior to joining us, he was the Naval Sea Systems Command Fire Marshal at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Welcome! 🎉
3
2
4
392
Exciting news! @Interior is taking the first step to implement the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (WFS) by welcoming Chief Brian Fennessy to lead the unification of wildland fire management across Interior’s bureaus and offices. 🎉doi.gov/pressreleases/interi…
Wildfire doesn’t discriminate. It impacts rural towns & major cities, businesses & families alike. Thanks to @POTUS’ leadership, @Interior is taking decisive steps to strengthen coordination & preparedness as we confront an escalating wildfire challenge. doi.gov/pressreleases/interi…
2
4
398
Great news for rural and remote emergency response! This strengthens local response abilities for communities across the nation.
📣Exciting news! @Interior just awarded $5M to boost local wildfire response—a top priority for President Trump. The Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program helps small agencies convert vehicles into fire engines, enhancing safety & preparedness. 👉 doi.gov/pressreleases/interi…
2
275
From all of us at the National Park Service Division of Fire and Aviation Management, thank you for helping protect our parks and communities this year. 🏞️ As we welcome the new year, let’s continue to stay safe and recreate responsibly! 🎆
5
233
❓Did you know wildfire is essential? For thousands of years, fire has shaped ecosystems. Places like @bigcypressnps use frequent #RxFires to maintain healthy habitats and reduce wildfire risk. More ➡️ nps.gov/bicy/learn/nature/fi…
5
209
🎧 NPS Wildland Fire Program Wrapped 2025 🔥 ✅ 142,306 acres of fuels treatments 🔥 201,604 acres burned from wildfires 🌱 512 wildfires You can help shape next year’s playlist! Get involved: 🤝 Explore Community Preparedness Tips nps.gov/subjects/fire/commun…
1
8
663
Plants vs. Fire - Nature’s Survival Hacks 🦾Fire-Resistance: Apache & AZ pines wear thick bark armor. 🌱Resprouting: Oaks & aspens regrow from roots after flames. 🌲Fire Seeders: AZ cypress cones pop in fire, releasing seeds! ➡️nps.gov/articles/sky-island-…
3
300
🎄Merry Christmas from the National Park Service Division of Fire and Aviation! 🎁We hope your season is merry and bright. ✨ Stay safe and we'll see you next year! 🎉
4
216
A tale of two forests 🌲 Isle Royale National Park has 2 distinct forests and 2 fire stories. ✅ Temperate northern hardwoods = less flammable ✅ NE boreal = fire-prone & fire-dependent Species like jack pine & black spruce need fire to thrive. 👀More ➡️ nps.gov/isro/learn/fire-ecol…
3
329
This is what North Pole Firefighters may be wearing today for National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Are you wearing yours? 🎄 #UglyChristmasSweater
2
202
Fire shapes the landscape like a patchwork quilt. 🏞️ From above, Denali's fire-adapted ecosystems resemble a mosaic of burned and unburned areas, maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance. ➡️nps.gov/articles/denali-fire…
1
1
199
❄️ Winter’s here, make sure you're prepared! ✅ Seal out cold w/ insulation & weather stripping 🚰 Prevent frozen pipes 🔥 Test smoke & CO alarms and have battery backups 📦 Stock supplies for power outages 💊 Plan for medications and pet needs
2
201
Lithium-ion batteries can spark fires if tossed in the trash! Use these tips to stay safe: ♻️ Use designated drop-off sites 🪫 Tape terminals ⚠️ Replace damaged batteries 🔗 Find safe disposal: call2recycle.org
3
218
The @NFPA reports nearly 3 out of 5 home fire deaths occur in homes with no functioning smoke alarm. Stay safe: ✅ Test smoke alarms monthly 🔋 Change batteries yearly 🕒 Use 10-year lithium-ion battery operated alarms for peace of mind but replace if chirping or failing tests.
2
3
240