Fire
In the Southwest and across the country, fire's biological effects profoundly affect forests and grasslands. Prescribed fire is used as an important natural process in a variety of forest, brush, and prairie ecosystems.
Without periodic, low-intensity fires, these ecosystems undergo rapid changes in species composition and structure that, in turn, can lead to catastrophic wildfire, or insect and disease outbreak.
Unwanted, catastrophic wildfires must be fought. Aggressive fire suppression must remain an essential cornerstone of the Forest Service mission. We must maintain and strengthen our firefighting capability because of the increasing value of national forest resources and growing private development in the wildland-urban interface.
Fire Information
Directory of Arizona and New Mexico fire information and resources. Includes state and interagency fire information. Be prepared and stay informed.
Fire Management
In the Southwestern Region and across the country, fire's biological effects profoundly affect forests and grasslands. Prescribed fire is used as an important natural process in a variety of forest, brush, and prairie ecosystems.
Fire Prevention
This section includes preventive steps you can take to protect people, pets and property during the fire season and year-round.
Fire Careers
The USDA Forest Service, Southwestern Region will soon be hiring permanent fire and aviation management positions. Help protect our nation's resources for generations to come! Learn about upcoming events and training.