The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers over 245 million surface acres of public land, more than any other Federal agency. This acreage makes BLM a leader in our Nation's wildland fire management efforts. While the program includes a diverse number of activities, fire suppression operations and safety continue to be the core of BLM's overall fire program. The program's 2013 allotment of more than $250 million demonstrates the fiscal scale of its fire management responsibilities. Without compromising public safety, these dollars must be managed prudently.