VIDEO: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared Tuesday that Fire Control program staff have been mobilized across the western U.S. and Canada to combat increased wildfire activity and assist in suppression and protection efforts. Wisconsin has been busy mobilizing resources, including personnel and engines, to over 65 out-of-state fire assignments so far in 2025.
DNR staff have been mobilized to 12 different states and provinces, including 20 individuals supporting the ongoing suppression efforts in Canada. Three wildland fire engines are currently stationed in Oregon, packaged as part of a larger task force responding to various longer-duration fires, allowing local resources to focus on responding to emerging fires. Six DNR staff are in northern Manitoba, serving in overhead support roles as well as a few assigned to a multi-state agency hand crew. Another DNR engine is responding to fires in northern California.
