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Hats off to our OMSP Providers

If something goes wrong in a remote area, members of the Operational Medical Support Program are trained to handle medical emergencies until traditional EMS arrive.
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Fuels reductions in northwest Colorado – Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds are protecting public lands

If you find yourself in northwest Colorado, you may come across some of BLM’s most popular wild horse herds, world-class recreation opportunities, and public lands as far as the eye can see. While these public lands are beautiful, they are also susceptible to catastrophic wildfires due to several years of drought, overpopulation from wild horses, and impacts from climate change.
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BLM hosts first-ever uncrewed aircraft systems summit

Bureau stakeholders gathered to define requirements for the BLM Remote Pilot Remote Systems (RPRS) program, following the October 2022 reinstatement of the use of drones within the Department of the Interior.
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Three wildland firefighters in a helicopter smiling and giving thumbs up to the camera.

BLM Utah Fire takes flight for conservation: A Dingell Act success story

Across the landscapes of Utah, where the natural beauty of the land is as vast as it is diverse, a remarkable initiative is taking flight.

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A crew of wildland firefighters, the Bonneville Interagency Hotshots, hiking while fighting the Thompson Ridge Fire.

Halftime Takeaways: looking forward from the mid-point of this year’s core fire season

We find ourselves at the midway point another core fire season, but this year’s season has been unique.

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Wildfire Matters: A podcast about the people in wildland fire management

The Wildfire Matters podcast focuses on the people who help manage and protect our public lands. Many of them have dedicated their lives to the profession.
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