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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 | == 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 == | ||
Leadership at NIFC is shared among the representatives of the various agencies, with no single named director. | Leadership at NIFC is shared among the representatives of the various agencies, with no single named director. | ||