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This bill establishes and maintains a comprehensive Fire Weather Services Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve wildfire prediction, detection, and response capabilities. The bill creates a coordinated approach to wildfire and fire weather research, including establishing an Incident Meteorologist Service, developing advanced modeling and observational technologies, and improving data management and communication. Key provisions include creating a fire weather testbed to evaluate new technologies, conducting surveys and assessments of fire weather risks, establishing a Fire Science and Technology Working Group to coordinate interagency efforts, and developing improved fire weather rating systems. The bill authorizes funding ranging from $15 million in fiscal year 2026 to $50 million in fiscal year 2030, with a focus on enhancing the understanding and prediction of wildland fires, their environmental impacts, and associated smoke. The program aims to support emergency response agencies, improve community resilience, and provide more accurate and timely fire weather forecasts and information to help protect human life, property, and ecosystems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/306/all-info