Fire Management Bureau

Fire Restrictions

None at this time.

Firefighting Jobs - Check out our Employment Brochure

Seasonal announcements for firefighters are posted on our JOBS web page in March of each year. You can also contact one of our Supervisory Area Offices to find out about available firefighting jobs in that specific area.

Wildland Urban Interface

One of the major concerns of the Department is the increase in fires threatening those building homes in or next to forest lands. Visit FireWise and the Greater Kootenai County Fire Prevention Coop web sites for information about living safely in fire prone areas, tips from Firewise Landscaping Checklist and Protecting Your Home From Wildfire.

Kootenai County residents should also visit the Greater Kootenai County Fire Prevention Coop for burning permit information.

Smokey Bear - Smokey is the most recognized advertising symbol in the world!  Even after years of saying "Only you can prevent forest fires," his message still rings true and holds special meaning to millions of children.  Visit The Smokey Bear Page to learn more about Smokey and his fire prevention message.

Smoke Management - Visit the North Idaho Airshed Group web page to learn more about how forest landowners and agencies are working together to reduce smoke impacts of forest burning.

Forest Fire Laws - The Idaho Forestry Act (Title 38, Chapter 1) and the Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection (IDAPA 20.04) provide the framework for protecting Idaho forest and range lands from wildfire.  Visit the Idaho Code & Rules page to view and print these enactments.

Coeur d'Alene Helitack - Visit the CDA Helitack web page

S E A T Program (Single Engine Air Tanker) - Visit the SEAT Program web page

Related Fire Links

• National Wildfire Coordinating Group Publications
  
• NWCG Handbook 1 (May 2005) Wildfire Origin and Cause Determination Handbook
  
• Keep Idaho Green
• National Fire Plan (State of Idaho-IDL)
• National Fire Plan (National)
• National Interagency Fire Center
• National Fire Weather Page
• National Weather Service-Missoula MT
• Western States Fire
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (Home)
• Northern Rockies Coordinating Group

More Information ...

• Idaho Interagency Coordination Guide - Working with Communities and Private Landowners Before, During and After Wildfires (3.04 MB PDF)
• Light it Right! Idaho's Open "Outdoor" Burning Guidelines
• Find out about our SEAT Program (Single Engine Air Tanker)
• Idaho State Fire Plan Working Group
• County Wildfire Protection Plans
• Jobs with the Idaho Department of Lands
• National Fire Plan / Idaho Fire Plan
• Fuels for Schools