Big Rivers Forest Fire Management Compact

These Funds Will Be Used to Help Member States Improve Wildland Fire Preparedness and Mobilization by Providing Financial, Technical and Related Assistance to State Foresters or Equivalent State Officials in the Eastern Area in the Prevention, Control and Suppression of Wildland Fires. the Project Places Emphasis on Supporting and Training Wildland Firefighters and Coordinating Wildland Fire Activities Within the Compact Area. the Area Covers the States of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. Critical Preparedness Needs Include Firefighter Safety, Fire Planning, Firefighter Training, Increased Initial Attack Capability, and Mobilization Readiness for the Efficient Suppression and Prevention of Wildfires on Non-federal Forest Lands and Other Non-federal Lands. Hazard Mitigation Activities Should Focus on Creating Fire Adapted Communities by Reducing Hazardous Fuels, Developing Community Wildfire Preparedness Plans, Providing Prevention and Mitigation Education, and Achieving Firewise Programming and Community Hazard Mitigation.