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{{ | |OrganizationName=National Interagency Fire Center | ||
| | |OrganizationType=Independent Agencies (Sub-organization) | ||
| | |Mission=NIFC coordinates the national mobilization of resources for wildland fire management and other emergencies, providing logistical support, intelligence, and predictive services to enhance the effectiveness of fire suppression and incident response. | ||
|ParentOrganization=Department of the Interior | |||
|TopOrganization=Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture (Joint Operation) | |||
|Mission= | |Employees=600 | ||
|Website=https://www.nifc.gov | |OrganizationExecutive=Director | ||
|Services=Fire Management Coordination; Predictive Services; Dispatch; Training; Aviation Support | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=43.56722, -116.20928 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=3833 S Development Ave, Boise, ID 83705 | |||
|Website=https://www.nifc.gov | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''National Interagency Fire Center''' (NIFC) is located in Boise, Idaho, and serves as the nation's logistical support center for wildland firefighting. It was established to enhance interagency coordination in managing wildfires and other emergencies. | '''National Interagency Fire Center''' (NIFC) is located in Boise, Idaho, and serves as the nation's logistical support center for wildland firefighting. It was established to enhance interagency coordination in managing wildfires and other emergencies. | ||
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== Impact and Outcomes == | == Impact and Outcomes == | ||
- | - Quantitative: NIFC has managed thousands of incidents annually, significantly aiding in fire containment and control. | ||
- | - Qualitative: It has centralized and standardized fire management practices, leading to more effective resource use and safety protocols. | ||
Challenges include managing resources during peak fire seasons and ensuring inter-agency cooperation. | Challenges include managing resources during peak fire seasons and ensuring inter-agency cooperation. | ||
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NIFC was initially established in 1965 as the Boise Interagency Fire Center to improve coordination among federal agencies responding to wildfires. Its name was changed in 1993 to reflect its national scope. Over time, NIFC has expanded its role to include support for all-hazard emergency management, like hurricanes and earthquakes, showcasing its evolution from a fire-specific to an all-risk management center. | NIFC was initially established in 1965 as the Boise Interagency Fire Center to improve coordination among federal agencies responding to wildfires. Its name was changed in 1993 to reflect its national scope. Over time, NIFC has expanded its role to include support for all-hazard emergency management, like hurricanes and earthquakes, showcasing its evolution from a fire-specific to an all-risk management center. | ||
== Funding == | |||
* NIFC's funding is integrated into the budgets of its partner agencies without a specific line item, making exact figures hard to isolate. | |||
* Funding began with its creation and is ongoing, subject to annual appropriations. | |||
== Implementation == | == Implementation == | ||
NIFC's operations involve real-time coordination of fire management resources, including personnel, equipment, and aircraft. It employs a 24/7 operational model to respond to incidents, with no defined end date as it addresses an ongoing need. | NIFC's operations involve real-time coordination of fire management resources, including personnel, equipment, and aircraft. It employs a 24/7 operational model to respond to incidents, with no defined end date as it addresses an ongoing need. | ||
== Leadership == | |||
Leadership at NIFC is shared among the representatives of the various agencies, with no single named director. | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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* https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/ | * https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/ | ||
Wikipedia Article: | |||
- wikipedia:National Interagency Fire Center | - wikipedia:National Interagency Fire Center | ||