Attention, the Authenticated Access area of the NIFC File Share will require authentication via FAMAuth tentatively starting April 14, 2026. No action is needed for users that are able to login to FAMAuth using eAuthentication or Login.gov. Users that don't have eAuthentication or Login.gov will need to select Login.gov and create an account.
It is recommended to begin transitioning publicly available files (such as maps, etc) to the Incident Specific Maps area. This area will not require authentication after April 14.
Starting April 14 all folders under the Authenticated Access area will require authentication via FAMAuth. In addition, the path to these folders will change. For example, https://ftp.wildfire.gov/public/incident_specific_data changes to https://ftp.wildfire.gov/protected/incident_specific_data. Bookmarks and QR codes to these folders will need to be updated as a result. The path for the Incident Specific Maps folder will not change.
Welcome to the NIFC File Share, an official site for interagency wildland fire incident data and documents.
This site is intended for short-term interagency sharing, not as a file archive or records repository. There shouldn't be anything data that isn't stored in a safer location, or much data that carries over from season to season.
Many people have access to shared folders, so please retain copies of anything you post.
Data backups are not performed on the NIFC File Share.
Authenticated Access (tentatively starting April 14, 2026)
Getting Started
To access the FTP site please follow the three steps below. Steps 1 & 2 need to happen concurrently. PLEASE NOTE that we have had many potential users only complete step 1, without following up with step 2. Without step 2, the FAM IT helpdesk cannot assign you roles or access.
- You will need a FAMAuth account to upload data or to access most of the areas on this site. Click here to request a FAMAuth user with access to FTP.
- In addition to requesting your FAMAuth account, please contact your GACC representative or Authorizing Official asking them to grant you permission to access the desired directory or folder you need to perform your job. In your email or discussion with your GACC representative or Authorizing Official, be sure to ask them to approve this access and notify the IIA Helpdesk via their IIA-Helpdesk Contact us web page (click the "contact us" link). If you need further assistance, contact the helpdesk direct.
- Once you have credentials, you can access ftp.wildfire.gov using WinSCP, Filezilla, or any number of programs that support FTPS or WebDAV. Access instructions are posted where links are provided. REMINDER: you can't view actual documents in most ftp viewers - download the file and view on your computer using appropriate software. In a an ftp viewer, a file often looks like machine garbage.
If you have questions and/or comments regarding the use of this site,
contact:
IIA Helpdesk
(866)224-7677 or (616)323-1667
(616)323-1665 FAX
IIA Helpdesk via their IIA-Helpdesk
Contact us web page (click the "contact us" link)
Usage Restrictions
All information that is posted to this site must be:
- Public: Information that is non-sensitive, unclassified, not copyrighted, and viewable by everyone.
- Official: Only official information directly related to wildland fire may be posted.
Specific limitations include:
- No Individual Indian Trust Data may be posted.
- This site may not be used for distributing licensed software or any other licensed or copyrighted media. Posted files will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure appropriate use of the server. Inappropriate or unofficial postings will be removed and are subject to investigation.
- No information subject to the Privacy Act may be stored on this site.
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