Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2024

The Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2024 establishes a new Wildfire Intelligence Center within the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior. The Center will coordinate wildfire data and analysis across federal agencies (like the Forest Service and NOAA), state/local governments, Tribal nations, and emergency responders to improve fire prediction and response. Key mechanisms include creating real-time nationwide fire risk maps, consolidating smoke and air quality monitoring data, and developing shared tools for evacuation planning and fire response strategies. The bill directly affects federal agencies, state/local emergency managers, Tribal governments, and communities at risk from wildfires by centralizing wildfire science and decision-support resources.