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The Construction and Equipment supply chain at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia remains ready to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture support its Wildland Fire Protection Program. This year, about 28 percent fewer acres of land burned during the fire season than the 10-year average, but conditions can change at any time. Photo by Kari Greer, USDA.

Oct. 9, 2019

DLA Construction and Equipment is always prepared to help fight against wildfires

This year, the annual wildfire season has been less active, with about 28 percent fewer acres of land burning during the season than the 10-year average, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Despite this decrease in fire activity, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment supply chain remains ready in case disaster strikes.

San Joaquin continues to provide world-class support to critical wildland fire mission

Sept. 16, 2019

San Joaquin continues to provide world-class support to critical wildland fire mission

TRACY, CALIFORNIA — The men and women of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California’s Wildland Fire Mission Team are doing their part by supplying critical items to the wildland firefighters battling fires across the nation.

Hand crews train for wildfire season during Evergreen Ember in 2014.

Feb. 20, 2019

Wash. National Guard makes wildfire preparedness a priority

CAMP MURRAY, Wash — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — It's quickly becoming a summer tradition for the Washington National Guard and not the right kind. Since 2014 more than 4,500 Guardsmen have been called from their homes and civilian jobs to respond to one of our state's biggest threats, blazing wildfires that threaten lives and property across our state.

Spec. Derek Price, Pfc. Joshua Taulaga and Spec. Austin Miller with the 176th Engineer Company inventory the new equipment they received prior to going to help fight wildfires impacting Eastern Washington, Aug. 1, 2018, at Camp Murray, Washington.

Aug. 3, 2018

Washington National Guard musters for wildfire support

CAMP MURRAY, Wash — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — Nearly 150 Washington National Guard members have been activated to support wildland firefighting efforts in Eastern Washington.

Troop Support employee deploys to support FEMA.

Dec. 4, 2017

Troop Support employee returns from deployment to support FEMA recovery efforts

PHILADELPHIA — In the aftermath of recent hurricanes and wildfires, a DLA Troop Support employee answered the FEMA call for federal employees to assist in recovery efforts. Bruce Donnelly, a tailored vendor logistics specialist with the Medical supply chain, volunteered to deploy with FEMA’s Surge Capacity Force.

DLA works closely with the U.S. Forest Service, state governments and local fire departments to get firefighters like the Silver State Interagency Hotshot Crew, shown fighting a blaze in the Stanislaus National Forest, California, the equipment they need.

Nov. 1, 2017

Into the Fire

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency continues its critical support to wildland firefighting, working with federal, state and local partners.

“Historic” is the word for this year’s Wildland fires. Now supplies are coming back to be refurbished and made ready to battle the next incident. Rocky Mountain Interagency Support Cache Materiel Handler, Damion Diaz, is pulling DLA supplied host that’s been tested, washed, and dried and ready to fight fires.

Oct. 18, 2017

San Joaquin provides critical support to firefighters during devastating wildfire season

TRACY, Calif. — The year’s wildfire season is one of the worst in United States history. As of Oct. 13, nearly 8.6 million acres have burned, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

The Defense Logistics Agency is supporting firefighting efforts by providing equipment ranging from fire hoses and protective clothing to tools and batteries to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildland Fire Protection Program.

July 27, 2017

Defense Logistics Agency continues critical support to wildland firefighting, working with state, federal, local partners

For four years and counting, the Defense Logistics Agency has worked closely with the U.S. Forest Service during wildfire season to get wildland firefighters the equipment they need.

A firefighter suppresses hot spots during the 2014 wildfire season in California. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support began providing firefighting and other materiel to wildland firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service in 2014.

Oct. 5, 2016

C&E boosts support to wildland firefighters

PHILADELPHIA — More than 10 million acres in the United States burned during last year’s record-setting wildfire season. And since the 2014 season, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has provided materiel to help wildland firefighters contain the infernos.

The Defense Logistics Agency is supporting firefighting efforts by providing equipment ranging from fire hoses and protective clothing to tools and batteries to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildland Fire Protection Program.

Oct. 6, 2015

DLA supplies critical gear to firefighters battling historic wildfire season

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — As thousands of families from Alaska to California evacuated their homes to escape fast-moving wildfires this summer, several Defense Logistics Agency activities rushed to provide direly needed firefighting equipment.