Synergy of Local Government Institutions in Dealing with Forest and Land Fires as A Non-Military Threat at Border Regions in Indonesia

Forest and land fires that regularly occur in West Kalimantan, which is located in the border regions, are a non-military threat that can cause losses for Indonesia and neighboring countries. This study aims to analyze the synergies between the local government, West Kalimantan BPBD, and other relevant agencies in dealing with forest and land fires in West Kalimantan as a non-military threat. In this research, the writer used a qualitative research method with a descriptive analytical approach. The results of this study are synergy is carried out in designing collaborative programs or activities in an effort to overcome forest and land fires in West Kalimantan. Optimizing coordination and communication between the local government, West Kalimantan BPBD and other relevant agencies is carried out intensively starting from planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating by unifying the vision and mission as well as work programs in dealing with forest and land fires