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Faster Wildfire Response: New Standards for Better Protection

This act aims to speed up the response to wildfires on federal lands, meaning quicker fire suppression and reduced threats to homes and the environment. It introduces new time standards for emergency services to manage fires more efficiently, enhancing citizen safety and property protection.
Key points
Establishes response time standards for wildfires on federal lands, aiming for no more than 30 minutes from ignition to evaluation.
Requires deployment of fire suppression assets within a maximum of 3 hours from fire ignition.
Increases coordination among federal agencies in wildfire fighting, streamlining operations and resource utilization.
Plans for improvements in dispatch systems and contracts to ensure year-round, nationwide availability of firefighting assets.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4038
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Process start date: 2025-06-17