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'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
TL;DR
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is preparing for a potentially severe fire season due to drought conditions across the country. Wildland firefighters are gearing up to tackle extreme wildfire risks as dry weather persists.
Key points
- U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
- Drought conditions are prevalent across the country
- Wildland firefighters face severe fire risks this year
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A Florida Forest Service firefighter's helicopter prepares to dump a bucket load of water on a wildfire on April 14, 2026, in Naples, Florida. Conditions in the area are conducive to wildfires due to the lack of rain, causing drought conditions. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Across the country, wildland firefighters are staring down what could be one of the most severe fire seasons in recent history.
Among those figuring out how to prepare is the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, a brand new agency created by the Trump administration.
"We're dry and we're expecting the pace to pick up significantly here any time," said the recently appointed head of that service, Brian Fennessy, in an interview with NPR's All Things Considered host Emily Feng.
The agency is a product of an ongoing White House effort to combine all the parts of the federal government that fight fires.
"We're trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early," he said. The agency is also bringing on more fire crews earlier in the year.
Q&A
What is the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and when was it created?
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is a new agency established by the Trump administration to address wildfire management and preparedness.
Why are conditions conducive to wildfires in the U.S. this year?
Drought conditions caused by a lack of rain are creating an environment that is highly conducive to wildfires across the country.
What are the predictions for the upcoming wildfire season in the U.S.?
Experts predict that the upcoming wildfire season could be one of the most severe in recent history due to ongoing dry conditions.
