Wildland fire is one of Montana's most prevalent hazards and the Summer of 2000 demonstrated just how devastating its consequences can be. The Montana Disaster and Emergency Services Division recognizes the necessity to have access to information and has coordinated with other agencies to share the best information available to you.
In addition to the many projects and programs which are highlighted, the following links will provide you with current fire activity, strategies to protect yourself and your home, educational opportunities, and even answer your questions regarding the prospect of becoming a firefighter.

Questions or additional information? Contact:

Monique T. Lay
mlay@mt.gov

406 841-3963

Dan Bushnell
dabushnell@mt.gov

406 444-0465

Steve Knecht
sknecht@mt.gov

406 841-3961





Last Updated: January 27, 2006
Clear Creek Fire
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Wildland Fires
http://www.fire.blm.gov/faqs.htm

General Wildland Fire Information & Links
http://www.fire.blm.gov/links.htm

Homeowners Defensible Space/Firewise Landscaping Information

Fire Wise website for defensible space/firewise landscaping
http://www.firewise.org

Keep Montana Green Association: Important information for homeowners/landowners
http://www.keepgreen.org

Montana State Agencies Involved with Wildland Fire Activity

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) http://www.dnrc.state.mt.us/

DNRC Fire and Aviation Management Bureau
http://www.dnrc.state.mt.us/forestry/dnrcfiresite/index.htm

Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) Web Site http://DiscoveringMontana.com/DMA/des/

Travel Montana's Fire Information Website
http://www.visitmt.com/fire/firehome.htm

Fire Services Training School
http://www.montana.edu/wwwfire/

Montana Fire Response GIS Information
http://nris.state.mt.us/fire/

Federal Agencies Involved with Fire

US Forest Service - Northern Region (Montana)
http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/

US Forest Service
http://www.fs.fed.us/

US Forest Service Fire & Aviation Management
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/

Smoky Bear's Web Site
http://www.smokeybear.com/

Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/

National Weather Service (NWS)
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/index.php

Multi-Agency (Federal & State) Groups

Northern Rockies Coordination Center - Wildland Fire Coordination Center for Montana and Idaho ***Daily Fire Situation Reports***
http://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc

Northern Rockies Coordinating Group (NRCG)
http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/fire/nrcg/

National Interagency Fire Center
http://www.nifc.gov/

National Interagency Coordination Center - National Wildland Fire Coordination Center
http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html

National Wildland Fire Information
http://www.sonnet.com/usr/wildfire/firlocal.html

Montana/Idaho Airshed Group
http://www.smokemu.org/

 

Additional Resources

Great Falls Weather Service
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/tfx/main/firewx.php?wfo=tfx

Ravalli Republic, sponsored by Lee Newspapers
http://www.Montanafires.com/

The University of Montana School of Forestry
http://www.forestry.umt.edu/