Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill 119 s 306, also known as the Wildfire Forecasting Improvement Act, aims to create a program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that focuses on enhancing wildfire forecasting, fire weather monitoring, fire risk assessment, and wildfire smoke detection. The bill seeks to improve the accuracy and timeliness of predictions related to wildfires, as well as provide better services to communities affected by wildfires.

The program established by this bill will involve the development and implementation of advanced technologies and methodologies for forecasting and detecting wildfires. It will also focus on improving modeling techniques and observational capabilities to better understand and predict wildfire behavior. Additionally, the program will aim to enhance the delivery of services related to wildfires, such as providing timely warnings and alerts to communities at risk.

Overall, the Wildfire Forecasting Improvement Act seeks to address the growing threat of wildfires in the United States by investing in research and technology to improve forecasting and response capabilities. This bill is designed to be non-partisan and focuses on enhancing the nation's ability to prevent and mitigate the impact of wildfires on communities and the environment.