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DNR outlines achievements, gaps in Washington wildfire preparedness at committee work session
Summary
Deputy supervisor George Geissler briefed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on implementation of wildfire strategy and HB 1168 investments, highlighting expanded aviation, permanent firefighters, forest health treatments and the need to sustain funding and workforce capacity.
George Geissler, deputy supervisor for wildland fire management and state forester at the Washington Department of Natural Resources, told the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Jan. 22 that recent state investments and statutes have expanded early detection, aviation response, and local support but that sustained funding, workforce development and cross‑jurisdiction coordination remain critical.
Geissler framed Washington—s approach around the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy and the state—s 10‑ and 20‑year strategic plans, saying the work combines landscape resilience, community resilience and safe, effective wildland fire response. "A resilient and healthy landscape is resistant to wildland…
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