Wildland fire management is more than fighting flames.   It’s science. It’s preparation. It’s conservation. It’s teamwork. It’s service. And now, it’s a #ScoutingAmerica merit badge. 🔥   Today, we’re honored to officially launch the Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Interior (usinterior), U.S. Forest Service (u.s.forestservice) and Society of American Foresters (americanforesters), the Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge introduces Scouts to:   🌲 Wildfire causes and behavior 🔥 The role of fire in healthy ecosystems 🛡️ Prevention, mitigation and emergency preparedness 🤝 Incident management and interagency coordination 🧭 Responsible outdoor practices 👷 Wildland firefighting, conservation and public-service careers 💻 Technologies used by professionals in the field   Scouts will learn how fire behaves, how it can support healthy ecosystems, how communities prepare for wildfires and how professionals coordinate to prot...