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
Sign Up For NEO Type 3 Team 
Monday, May 18th, 2026, 3:01:36 PM PDT
BMIDC - Type 3 Team Application Open Now The Northeast Oregon Type 3 Team is looking for motivated individuals to participate on our local Type 3 team June 30th- September 14th. The success of our Type 3 team relies on participation and commitment of individuals in the positions of Incident Commander Type 3, Operations, Divisions, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Time, and Safety. Trainees will be utilized during team assignments for all the above positions when available to facilitate development of future qualified personnel. Personnel are encouraged to apply for the Type 3 team for the above positions as qualified or as a trainee. Incident Commander Type 3, Safety Officer, Operations, and Divisions require minimum qualifications on a red card to hold the position, while the remainder of the positions: Planning, Logistics, Finance/Time, and GIS do not require red card qualifications to participate with the local Type 3 team. Applicants submitting nominations will be placed into a pool showing their availability at some time during the season. This pool will be utilized to build a roster of all positions each week. Trainees will be assigned in a similar manner. Submitting a nomination will place the person’s name on the pool list for each position, and additionally gives contact information and additional information on availability. Submission of a nomination will also ensure you receive team information and updates as well as an invitation to the team meeting June 9th at Hoke Hall EOU.
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
Pacific Northwest Large Fire Map
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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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