Every year, wildfires grow more destructive — threatening homes, displacing families, and endangering lives across the country.

NASA plays a critical role in fighting these fires. Through satellite imaging, heat tracking, and early warning systems, NASA provides firefighters and emergency responders with the real-time data they need to act fast and save lives.

One of the most vital programs is FireSense — a cutting-edge NASA initiative that uses advanced satellites, artificial intelligence, and predictive modeling to detect wildfires earlier and understand how they behave.

FireSense gives firefighters the information they need to stay ahead of fast-moving flames and helps communities prepare for increasingly dangerous fire seasons.

Now, that lifesaving work is under threat.

The Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts risk slashing funding for NASA programs like FireSense, putting frontline responders at a serious disadvantage — just as wildfires are getting more extreme.

This isn’t just a science issue. It’s a public safety issue.

We call on President Trump and Congress to preserve full funding for NASA’s wildfire monitoring and response systems, including FireSense.

We can’t afford to fight wildfires with less information and fewer tools.

NASA’s work helps save lives — and we need it now more than ever.