The Wildfire Response and Readiness Act includes practical, collaborative solutions that aim to better protect the people and places we love while ultimately saving lives. “Wildfires are a large and growing threat that will only get worse if we do not take decisive action at the federal level,” said Rep. Whitesides. The Wildfire Response and Readiness Act brings together a comprehensive plan to strengthen prevention, improve coordination, protect homes and working lands, and help communities recover. Wildland Firefighter Safety and Workforce Security: Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe. It also trains the next generation of wildland firefighters and expands the workforce.