BLM Fire Prevention and Education

Prevention and education staff work with partners, the public and other groups to prevent human-caused wildfires. Prevention involves developing specific plans and programs designed to educate and inform the public and may also involve fire investigation and fire mitigation. These types of positions may or may not have fitness standards. Positions in this specialty include prevention technicians, mitigation and education specialists, and fire investigators. Learn more about job openings and how to apply for a BLM Fire job on USAJOBS.

Spark Safety, Not Wildfires

Step up to the plate with the Bureau of Land Management and the Pioneer Baseball League teams in a united effort to prevent wildfires! Through the “Spark Safety, Not Wildfires” campaign, we’re reaching fans across California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Utah with engaging fire prevention messages. The campaign combines eye-catching posters and digital graphics that highlight our shared commitment to safety. Whether at the ballpark or in your backyard, these messages remind us all to play a part in protecting our communities from wildfires. Together, it takes all of us to keep the game safe, for both the players and the land we cherish.

Download the posters and social media graphics for recreating responsibly, National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD), and target shooting below.