NPS Fire & Aviation Blog
Learn about aspects of the NPS Fire & Aviation Program through the voices of its employees.
Wildland Fire
The National Park Service manages wildland fire to protect the public, communities and infrastructure, conserve natural and cultural resources, and restore and maintain ecological health.
Prescribed fire is an important part of the National Park Service Wildland Fire Management Program.
Current Fires
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Debris Pile Burn
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, AK
Fire/Project Started: 04/23/2013
Last Report Posted: 05/03/2013 - Jarman Gap Prescribed Burn
Shenandoah National Park, VA
Fire/Project Started: 04/10/2013
Last Report Posted: 04/22/2013 - Cedar Grove Prescribed Fires
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA
Fire/Project Started: 04/10/2013
Last Report Posted: 04/18/2013 - Bow Creek Pile Burn
Missouri National Recreational River, SD
Fire/Project Started: 02/25/2013
Last Report Posted: 03/01/2013 - Red Cedar Reduction
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, OK
Fire/Project Started: 02/01/2013
Last Report Posted: 02/25/2013
Jobs
Employment with the National Park Service offers a variety of exciting opportunities.The National Park Service's fire program includes nearly 400 permanent employees and 600 seasonal employees.
Fire Stories
Fire stories from the national parks highlight events, incidents, education, technology, partnerships, and more associated with fire and fuels management.
Photo Gallery
A variety of National Park Service fire images from Acadia to Zion. View photo galleries of recent photo contests, engines, regeneration, fire in the night and more.
