FireSafe Montana - Helping Communities in Montana

Wildfire Awareness Week June 3rd- 9th. Join the fun and the preparation by helping to host an event in your community or county!

Click here to find out location of events and tools to help you plan an event in your area!
Burn Season is Open- make sure you have a plan and notify your nearest Fire Department

March 1st marked the opening of burn season. However, please make sure the outside conditions are right, meaning little wind and moderate humidity. Remember: People planning to burn in the county must purchase permits and activate them before lighting any fires. Click here to find out more!
Fuel Mitigation and Forest Health

Find out how to mitigate your fuels, improve your forest's health and protect your trees from wildfire!
Education and Collaboration are the key to fire safety.

Helping communities collaborate.
2013 Board Members

Our 2013 Board Members! We are thrilled to have new members Matt Arno, Jim Sweany, and Bruce Running Crane. Pictured: (top) Pat McKelvey, Rich Blaney, Byron Bonney, Bud Peterson, Dick Rath, Greg McNally. (bottom) Jennifer Mayberry LaManna, Jim Sweany, Rocky Infanger, and Matt Arno.
Community Partners and Resources Identified by County

Find out who to contact in your county for hazardous fuels reduction projects, wildfire preparedness information, community wildfire protection plans, local FireSafe Council, and how you can get involved!
Spring Newsletter 2013

Check out our Spring 2013 Newsletter!
2013 Home Wildfire Preparedness Powerpoint Presentations

We are grateful to our generous presenters who have given us the permission to put their powerpoints on our website! Please take the time to go through the presentations!
FireSafe Montana Wildfire Awareness Awards Nominations!

Please nominate individuals, communities, contractors, or FireSafe Councils that have excelled in making their community more fire safe!

Wildfire Awareness Week

June 3rd through 9th is Wildfire Awareness Week! Are you interested in helping to host an Wildfire Awareness Event in your Community? Please click here to find out what tools are available and how to get started!

Are you prepared for wildfire? What you can do now!

Are your home and property prepared for fire season? Click here for a check list and step by step guide to make sure you are ready.

Educational Outreach Resources

Click here and find a wealth of up to date research on firewise principles, integrating forest stewardship, and upcoming webinars!

Find local experts near you!

Many of the counties in Montana have programs to help you with your fuels mitigation projects. Please click here to find out who to contact.