FIRESHEDS Act

The FIRESHEDS Act establishes a new framework for managing wildfire risk on federal lands by creating "fireshed management areas" through agreements between federal agencies and state governors. These areas, designated in the top 10% of wildfire exposure risk, allow faster implementation of projects like fuel reduction, prescribed burns, and fire breaks without full environmental reviews under NEPA. The law prioritizes protecting communities, infrastructure, and watersheds while requiring annual progress reports to Congress. It applies to National Forest System lands and public lands, with specific exclusions for wilderness areas and roadless zones.