DOI Preparedness

Dept. of Interior Wildland Fire Management

Wildfire-Specific Spending: Yes

Wildfire Activities Funded: “Preparedness”

4,010
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS (IN MIL)
FY2017 – FY2026

Description

The DOI Preparedness line item funds firefighting resources and manages the capacity of assets and operations to respond to fire activities across the United States, including personnel and equipment such as fire vehicles and aviation.

Additional Program Notes & TCS Insights

The Preparedness line item funds costs associated with preparing for suppression activities and should not be confused with funding appropriated to prevent and mitigate the impacts of wildfire, such as prescribed burns and other hazardous fuels reduction.

Appropriations

Regular Supplemental IIJA IRA
FY2015 318,970,000
FY2016 323,685,000
FY2017 332,784,000
FY2018 332,784,000
FY2019 322,179,000
FY2020 332,784,000
FY2021 347,105,000
FY2022 370,500,000
FY2023 381,816,000 45,343,000
FY2024 492,364,000
FY2025 526,064,000
FY2026 526,064,000

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Received Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding: No

Received Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding: No