(NAFB.com) – Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a joint memo on wildfire preparedness, ensuring the two departments will work closely during the fire season. USDA will work with the President’s cabinet members and trusted state, local, and tribal partners to ensure the nation’s firefighting system is highly coordinated and focused on fighting wildfires quickly and effectively. “Now more than ever, Secretary Burgum and I are working in lockstep alongside our federal partners to effectively combat wildfires,” said Rollins. “At USDA, we’re ensuring the entire Department is geared to respond to what is already an above-normal fire season.” After signing the joint memo, Secretary Burgum said, “Our mission is clear: protect lives, defend critical infrastructure, and preserve the natural landscapes that sustain our way of life.” Separately, Rollins signed a Secretarial Memorandum on improving USDA’s approach to fighting wildfires and set clear future expectations on the right procedures.
