Are forest fires a federal matter?

Answer 1

the General Land Office (GLO) transferred management and fire control of the national forest reserves to the U.S. Forest Service in 1905,

Answer 2

Forest fires can be managed by different levels of government depending on the location. In the United States, federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior often work with state and local agencies to respond to and manage forest fires. So, forest fires can involve federal, state, and local jurisdictions working together.