Wildland Fire Leadership Council
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Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) is a high-level interagency body that coordinates wildland fire management across federal, state, tribal, and local levels. It focuses on strategic planning, policy development, and the integration of fire management with other land management objectives to enhance ecosystem health and community protection.
Mission
The WFLC's mission involves creating a coordinated national approach to wildland fire management. This includes reducing wildfire risks, improving preparedness and response capabilities, fostering community resilience, and promoting the use of fire as a natural and beneficial process in ecosystem management.[1]
Parent organization
The WFLC is jointly managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), reflecting the shared responsibility between these departments for managing federal lands where most wildfires occur.
Legislation
The council was established by a Secretarial order in 2002, in response to the need for a more cohesive national strategy for wildland fire management.
Partners
- Federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and others involved in fire management
- State and local governments
- Tribal nations
- Non-governmental organizations focused on fire and land management[2]
Number of employees
The WFLC does not have employees in the conventional sense; it comprises representatives from various governmental entities who work on wildland fire management.
Organization structure
The council includes senior officials from the USDA, DOI, and other key stakeholders, ensuring representation from all major aspects of wildland fire management.
Leader
The WFLC is co-chaired by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, reflecting the high-level commitment to its mission.
Divisions
While not formally divided, the WFLC operates through:
- Coordinating committees like the Wildland Fire Executive Council (disbanded after its task)
- Various task forces or working groups for specific initiatives
List of programs
- Implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy
- Oversight of fire management policy, funding, and research
- Coordination of interagency efforts in wildfire prevention, response, and recovery
Last total enacted budget
The budget for the WFLC is not publicly specified; its activities are funded through the budgets of the participating federal agencies, particularly those of the USDA and DOI.
Staff
The WFLC does not have dedicated staff; support is derived from personnel within the USDA and DOI.
Funding
Funding for the WFLC's activities is part of the broader wildland fire management budgets of the USDA and DOI.
Services provided
The WFLC provides strategic guidance and coordination services for wildland fire management, aiming to integrate fire management with broader ecological and community protection goals.
Regulations overseen
While the WFLC does not directly oversee regulations, its strategic directions and recommendations influence federal, state, and local fire management policies, practices, and regulations.
Headquarters address
1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States
History
Established in 2002, the WFLC has been instrumental in shaping a more unified and effective response to wildland fires across the U.S., particularly through the development and promotion of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy.[3]
External links
References
- ↑ 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).
- ↑ 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).
- ↑ 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).