Wildland Fire Executive Committee
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Wildland Fire Executive Committee (WFEC) serves as an advisory body to the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC), focusing on strategic oversight and coordination of wildland fire management across federal, state, tribal, and local levels. It was instrumental in the development of the national cohesive wildland fire management strategy.
Mission
The WFEC's mission is to facilitate coordinated action and strategic planning for wildland fire management, ensuring that policies, programs, and resources are aligned to effectively respond to wildfires, reduce risks, and restore fire-adapted landscapes. It works towards integrating fire management with broader land management goals to enhance resilience and sustainability.[1]
Parent organization
The WFEC operates under the auspices of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC), which is jointly managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of the Interior, emphasizing intergovernmental coordination in wildland fire management.[2]
Legislation
The WFEC was established by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, not through specific legislation but as part of the federal response to manage wildland fires more cohesively, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
Partners
- Federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management
- State, tribal, and local government entities
- Non-governmental organizations involved in fire management
- Academic and research institutions focused on fire ecology and management[3]
Number of employees
The WFEC does not have employees in the traditional sense; it consists of representatives from various organizations who serve in advisory roles.
Organization structure
Members of the WFEC include high-level officials from federal agencies, state and local governments, and other key stakeholders in fire management.
Leader
The committee is chaired by a designated federal official from either the USDA or DOI, who leads the committee's activities.
Divisions
There are no formal divisions, but the WFEC's work is structured around:
- Strategic planning and policy development
- Implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy
List of programs
- Oversight of the development and execution of the National Cohesive Strategy
- Advising on interagency coordination for fire management
- Recommendations for policy, funding, and resource allocation in wildland fire activities
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for the WFEC are not publicly specified; it operates within the budgets of the participating agencies.
Staff
The committee does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by personnel from the USDA and DOI.
Funding
Funding for WFEC's activities is part of the broader budget for wildland fire management shared among various federal agencies.
Services provided
WFEC provides strategic oversight and coordination services to ensure effective, integrated fire management across the US, addressing prevention, suppression, and post-fire restoration.
Regulations overseen
Although the WFEC does not directly oversee regulations, its recommendations can influence policies, guidelines, and practices across federal, state, and local fire management efforts.
Headquarters address
1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States
History
The WFEC was initially formed to oversee the development of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy, playing a significant role in shaping how fire management is approached nationwide. The committee was disbanded after its primary task was completed, but its work remains influential.[4]
External links
References
- ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of the Interior. "Wildland Fire Executive Committee". Forests and Rangelands, https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/WFEC/ (accessed February 8, 2025).
- ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of the Interior. "Wildland Fire Leadership Council". Forests and Rangelands, https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/WFLC/ (accessed February 8, 2025).
- ↑ Posts found on X discussing WFEC partnerships in wildland fire management.
- ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of the Interior. "Wildland Fire Executive Committee". Forests and Rangelands, https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/WFEC/ (accessed February 8, 2025).