The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is a logistical support center that coordinates national resources for wildland fire and other incidents across the United States. NIFC isn't an organization, but a place where multiple agencies and organizations such as the USDA Forest Service, the Department of Defense, and the National Weather Service work together. It utilizes data from NASA satellites (MODIS and VIIRS) to monitor thermal hotspots and fire activity. NIFC also works with interagency partners to provide leadership, policy oversight, and coordination to the nation's wildland fire programs.
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The extension of Firefly support provides time for the National Interagency Fire Center, in consultation with the Department of Defense, to develop a viable long-term solution for future funding and operation of Firefly.
The Department of Defense approved an extension of Firefly support through September 2022 to allow the National Interagency Fire Center in consultation with the Department of Defense to develop a viable long-term solution for future funding and operation of Firefly.