Each agency provides important information to PIOs working on incidents. If you have specific questions, please reach out to the agency contacts at NIFC.
Communication Tools
- BLM Ensures Wildfire Response Across the West
- BLM News Releases
- BLM Social Media Guidelines for Firefighters
- BLM UAS Communication Plan
- BLM UAS Talking Points
- Digital Media Guide (DOI)
- Executive Order and Secretarial Order
- Filming Permits
- Interview Tips
- Laypersons Guide to Acronyms
- New Media Guidance and Information (DOI Digital Media Guide)
- Preparing a News Release
- Sagebrush Framework
- Social Media Best Practices
- Think Before You Post Graphic 1, Graphic 2
- Understanding the News Media
- Use of BLM and DOI Logos (guidance)
- Washington Office Communication Tools (internal)
- Wildfires and Social Media (DOI)
Wildland Fire Statistics
UAS
- Communicating about Fire with Tribal Organizations
- BIA Fire Information
- BIA Leaders Intent letter for Fire Season 2020
- BIA Regions Map
- Indian Forestry & Natural Resources National Directory
- MOU Regarding Interagency Coordination and Collaboration for the Protection of Indian Sacred Sites
- Tribal Leaders Directory Map This directory provides up-to-date contact information for all 567 federally recognized tribes and all BIA regional offices and agencies
- Wildland Fire Media Relations Guidance
- NPS Fire Communication and Education Staff Contact List (link accessible only by DOI employees)
- NPS Wildland Fire Strategic Plan
- NPS Wildland Fire Key Messages
- PIO Resources for Fire Season (link accessible only by DOI employees)
- Reference Manual 18 (Chapter 20 – Communication & Education)
- Checklist for Bringing in NPS Information Officer Support
- Checklist for PAO or PIO Duties
NPS Division of Fire and Aviation Websites:
Social Media:
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and the National Park Service (NPS)
On June 19, 2014, National Park Service Director Jonathon B. Jarvis signed Policy Memorandum 14-05, Unmanned Aircraft Interim Policy. Its purpose was "to ensure that the use of unmanned aircraft is addressed in a consistent manner by the NPS before a significant level of such use occurs within the National Park System." Read Policy Memorandum 14-05 Unmanned Aircraft Interim Policy.
There is the possibility for the official use of a UAS on wildfires in the national parks (the fire may or may not be NPS jurisdiction). Circumstances will dictate who should be notified. If this is situation occurs, please contact the appropriate Regional or National Aviation Manager; contact information can be found in the Interagency Aviation Technical Assistance Directory.
Fire Communications Tools
- U.S. Forest Service 2024 Fire Year Key Messages
- 2024 NIFC Fire Year Themes
- 2020 Chief’s Letter of Intent for Wildland Fire
Presentations
- Photo Captioning and Media Uses Best Practices
- Photographer/Videographer BPA’s for Wildfire Use
- InciWeb Key Messages
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Update
- Working with Air Resource Advisors – Lessons Learned
- USA Targeted External Communications Query – New Media Tool
- Greening Fire Team (webinar)
- WO FAM Staff Contacts
Smoke Management
- Smoke Communication Plan
- Smoke Talking Points
- Smoke and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- Joint EPA, USDA, and DOI Wildland Fire Air Quality Messages
- Prescribed Fire and Smoke - Key Messages
Firefighter Photography, Videography and Use of Social Media
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Communication Materials
- NIFC Urges News Media to Follow FAA Policy & Recommended Best Practices When Seeking to Fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Near Wildfires to Ensure Safe, Efficient and Successful Operations
- U.S. Forest Service Chief's Letter on Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management UAS Direction and Additional Guidance
- Protocols to Respond to News Media and Video and Film Company Requests to Fly UAS on NFS Lands
- News Release Template to Urge Public Not to Fly UAS Near Wildfires
- Talking Points for News Conferences, Interviews, Public Meetings, and Other Events
- Suggested UAS Social Media Posts
- “If You Fly, We Can’t” Flyers, Posters and Social Media Graphics
- Tread Lightly, Respected Access is Open Access, Don't Fan the Flames
- “If You Fly, We Can’t” PSA
- News Release Template to Urge Public to Contact FS Before Flying UAS on NFS Lands
- News Release Template to Urge Public to Contact Land Managers/Owners Before Flying UAS
- News Release Template to Urge Public Visiting NFS Lands to Leave UAS at Home to Enable FS to Safely Perform Natural Resource Management Mission
- News Release Template to Urge Public Visiting Other Lands to Leave UAS at Home to Enable FS to Safely Perform Natural Resource Management Mission
