Data-Driven Planning for the Federal Wildfire Workforce

May 28, 2026 | 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

Join the Climate & Wildfire Institute and Grassroots Wildland Firefighters to explore the urgent transition from arbitrary, budget-constrained wildfire workforce planning to data-driven, mission-based resource modeling. This session examines how addressing critical information gaps can help define true operational needs and secure the funding required to align the federal workforce with evolving wildfire risks. By prioritizing actual mission requirements over outdated budget caps, we can move toward a modern, risk-responsive workforce capable of both proactive mitigation and effective response.