Fire is a part of Montana. That means that we, as Montanans, must learn how to live with fire. You can prepare yourself, your home, and your community for wildfire by:
- Building or retrofitting your home with wildfire in mind,
- Treating your property to reduce flammable materials,
- Increasing awareness and preparedness during times of high fire danger, and
- Preparing your family and community for smoke impacts and evacuation.
To learn more about how to prepare for wildfire, visit MTFireInfo.org.
And while fire is a natural part of Montana, 3 out of 4 wildfires in Montana are ignited by humans. Each one of us can reduce the wildfire risk to our communities by preventing human-caused wildfire starts. Do your part by:
- Keeping burn piles small, and never burn on hot and windy days,
- Always put your campfires dead out, and
- Maintain lawn & farm equipment and operate this equipment early on hot, dry days.
Quick Links
- Fire Adapted Montana Learning Network
- Keep Montana Green
- Firewise Communities
- Fire Adapted Communities
- Ready, Set, Go!
Resources
- Forest Fire rules & Regulations
- My Wildfire Risk / Request a Site Visit
- DNRC Structure Risk Assessment Form
- Community Wildfire Protection Plans
- Grant Programs
- Forest Resources
Publications
For the homeowner
- Be Ember Aware!
- Fire Adapted Montana Guide
- Fire Smart Landscaping Guide
- Home Destruction Report - Roaring Lion Fire
- Long Home Assessment Form
For the planners and professionals