As part of the state forest action plan implementation, this project will further strengthen the wildfire program capacity to carry out essential fire management activities that improve emergency…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded the Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps $100,000 on August 24, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to strengthen wildfire program capacity and emergency preparedness across Puerto Rico.

The project funds the full spectrum of fire management operations, including workforce training, strategic planning, hazardous fuel-reduction treatments, and maintenance of critical equipment for wildfire response. Activities are designed to standardize wildland fire suppression practices across jurisdictions and improve multi-agency planning and coordination for all-hazard mitigation, supporting implementation of the State Forest Action Plan. The initiative aims to build a more resilient, integrated emergency response system capable of addressing future wildfire and all-hazard challenges throughout Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps, a division of the Puerto Rico Fire Department (Servicio De Bomberos De Puerto Rico), is the recipient. Performance runs through June 30, 2028, with all work conducted in Puerto Rico.

As part of the state forest action plan implementation, this project will further strengthen the wildfire program capacity to carry out essential fire management activities that improve emergency preparedness and promote long-term interagency collaboration. The project supports the full spectrum of fire management operations, including workforce training, strategic planning, hazardous fuel-reduction treatments, and the maintenance of critical equipment required for effective wildfire response. Through these targeted investments, the project aims to standardize wildland fire suppression practices across jurisdictions and improve multi-agency planning and coordination for all-hazard mitigation. Ultimately, this initiative advances the goals of the state forest action plan by building a more resilient, integrated, and effective emergency response system capable of addressing future wildfire and all-hazard challenges throughout puerto rico.