Wildfire Fighting Technology Evaluation Bill

Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025This bill requires the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to (1) jointly evaluate the container aerial firefighting system to assess its use to mitigate and suppress wildfires, and (2) report on the results of the evaluation to Congress. The system allows for the use of airdrop-capable disposable containers of water or fire retardant in order to increase the number of airlift assets available for wildfire emergencies.

1. This bill requires a review of a specific firefighting system called the container aerial firefighting system. 2. The review must be completed within 90 days of the bill becoming law. 3. A report on the findings of this review must be submitted within 120 days. 4. The report will be shared with key committees in Congress that focus on agriculture and natural resources. 5. The goal is to assess how effective this system is in fighting wildfires.

This bill affects firefighters and communities at risk of wildfires.