Welcome to the Blue Mountain Interagency Fire Center
Located in La Grande Oregon the Blue Mountain Interagency Fire Center is the home for the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, the La Grande Air Tanker Base and the La Grande Fire Cache.
The Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center (BMIDC) is the interagency focal point for coordinating the mobilization of resources for wildland fire, wildland fire use, prescribed fire and other all-risk incidents throughout Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington.
The Dispatch Center also provides Intelligence and Predictive Services related-products to support wildland fire managers and firefighters throughout BMIDC's zone of influence.
Information regarding current wildfire activity in the Blue Mountain area of Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Hosted by Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, Oregon Department of Forestry's Northeast Oregon District, Umatilla National Forest, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Blue Mountain Prescribed Fire Council
Information regarding prescribed burning activity in the Blue Mountain area of Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Hosted by Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, Oregon Department of Forestry's Northeast Oregon District, Umatilla National Forest, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
BMIDC Back Country Travel Itinerary
BMIDC Back Country Travel Itinerary
News
Northwest Region has lowered to Preparedness Level II 
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, 11:21:01 AM PDT
BMIDC - Due to the recent changes in precipitation and cooling temperatures along with available resources on local levels, the North West Region is lowering to Preparedness Level II.
Preparedness Level II definition is as follows:
Significant wildland fire activity is present in geographic areas.
Resources within most geographic areas are adequate to manage the current situation, with light to moderate mobilization of resources occurring through NICC.
Potential for emerging significant wildland fires is normal to below normal for the time of year.
Wallowa Whitman National Forest Lowers To PUR Phase A and IFPL 1
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, 9:52:31 AM PDT
BMIDC - As of 12:01 a.m. on September 17, 2026 the Wallowa Whitman National Forest will move into Phase A of Public Use Restrictions (PURs) and Level 1 Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL).
Fire Precaution requirements will remain in effect. A Fire Watch/Security is required at Level I and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.
Click HERE TO View Phase A Restriction Poster and Click HERE To View Phase A Order
Umatilla National Forest Moves To IFPL I And Phase A Public Use Restrictions
Friday, September 11th, 2026, 10:47:56 AM PDT
BMIDC - Due to changes in weather trends and lower temperatures, the Umatilla National Forest officials have announced that effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, the Umatilla National Forest will move to IFPL I and Phase A of public use restrictions (PURs).
With concern for public safety and the existing potential for human caused wildfires, officials remind forest visitors to use extreme caution when visiting the forest; under current conditions, even a spark can still rapidly become a large wildfire.
Click HERE To View Phase A Restriction Poster and Click HERE To View IFPL Definitions
Specific fire locations and other information can be found on the Incident Information Page.
Industrial Fire Precautions and Fire Danger Ratings are on the Current Conditions Page.
Public Use Restrictions (wood cutting, campfires, etc.) are on the Fire Restrictions Page.
Fire Restriction Information for Oregon Department of Forestry
Other Fire News
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Our mission at BMIDC is to provide a service for our users through committed leadership, personal dedication and passion for the safety of all those we serve
It is our commitment to provide efficient and effective response while insuring the safety of the public, our natural resource employees, and our wildland firefighters. We strive to provide, reliable, courteous, responsive and professional communications services.
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