Fire Policy and Management

Idaho’s landscape is a diverse pattern, ranging from the towering pine trees, to the clustered sagebrush. Pristine mountain ranges, lush forests, and sparkling bodies of water help create the state we all love.

In Idaho, many communities, farm lands and wilderness have been and may be soon threatened by fires. The National Preparedness Level has been raised to five, indicating that all federal firefighting resources are fully committed. Both the Idaho and federal government have organized agencies and programs to help fight, manage and prevent wildfires.

There are many factors leading to the flare in wildfires. Current conditions are hot, dry and frequent thunderstorms. Yet more than four out of every five forest fires are started by negligent human behavior. Though we cannot control nature’s course, with the right education we can all work together to prevent wildfire, keep our communities safe, and help preserve Idaho’s great outdoors.

 

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