Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS)
Release Date
WFDSS is currently the only web-based application that allows interagency and interdepartmental fire staff to access a one-stop suite of decision support tools while being in compliance with policy, guidance, and documentation requirements. It is embedded in standard fire training courses, is the only place to run certain fire models like FSPro, and is relied upon by thousands of interagency fire staff.
For comprehensive information please visit the WFDSS website: https://wfdss.firenet.gov/help/Content/Home.htm
Funding Contributor(s): US Department of Interior; US Forest Service
Project Years: 2005 - present
Key Uses
Fire
Scale
Landscape
User Experience Level
Beginner
What do you need to get started?
Interested users can request an account through the Wildland Fire Application Portal - FAMAuth. Users will need to be able to authenticate through the Wildland Fire Application Portal. Users must request a WFDSS user role of Editor or higher.
Outputs
WFDSS is the official system of record for Federal wildland fire incident decisions. The system also allows for decisionmakers to make informed decisions based on identified values at risks and fire modeling based on best available science and data.
Strengths
It is map focused, intuitive, and scalable.
Limitations
Limited to users with a legitimate business need who are involved in wildland fire management.
Online Resources
People
Principal Investigator
Morgan Pence, Rick Mowrey
Contact
- Person
Samuel Amato
Fire Application Specialist
Related Tools
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Tool
https://research.fs.usda.gov/firelab/products/dataandtools/fire-modeling-services-framework-fmsf -
Decision Support System
https://research.fs.usda.gov/firelab/products/dataandtools/interagency-fuel-treatment-decision-support-system-iftdss
Last updated June 23, 2025