Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to strengthen wildfire response in Georgia.
Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the bipartisan Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act to help ensure quick response times to wildfires in Georgia and across the Nation.
The bill, first introduced by Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), would establish a 30-minute national standard response time for wildfires on Federal land. This new standard aims to improve wildfire response time for Federal forest land across Georgia.
“In recent years, the State of Georgia has seen unprecedented wildfire activity threatening lives and property,” Sen. Ossoff said. “This bipartisan bill will ensure that firefighters and first responders are able to quickly respond to these emergencies and keep our communities safe.”
Sen. Ossoff continues to work to protect Georgians from fires and support first responders.
In March, Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help the City of Valdosta purchase a fully equipped quick-response vehicle for the Valdosta Fire Department.
Also in March, Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help the City of Valdosta purchase a burn building with an attached 4-story training tower.
In 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered new Federal resources to strengthen local Fire Departments and upgrade public safety through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Program.
Also in 2024, Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which re-authorized key grant programs that provide Federal funding to Georgia’s fire departments.
Click here to read the Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025.
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