The state of new york will provide forest rangers training for wildfire and prescribed fire leadership positions, with an emphasis on prescribed fire training, through both classroom and hands on…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded $381,098 to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation on June 8, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to provide forest ranger training for wildfire and prescribed fire leadership positions. The award funds classroom and hands-on prescribed fire training, purchase of personal protective equipment, and acquisition of equipment and supplies to support training activities, wildfire suppression, and prescribed fire operations across New York. Performance extends through April 30, 2031, with work taking place in New York State. The multi-year project structure enables sustained training opportunities and staged equipment purchases over the performance period.

The state of new york will provide forest rangers training for wildfire and prescribed fire leadership positions, with an emphasis on prescribed fire training, through both classroom and hands on experience. Funds will also be used to purchase personal protective equipment, equipment, and supplies to support training, wildfire suppression and prescribed fire. This is a multi-year project to allow for training opportunities and equipment purchases.