The Idaho Department of Lands uses social media to keep the public informed during times of crisis, such as during wildfire season, to share information our activities and services, and to provide the public an opportunity to engage with us.
You can find these posts on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. For those who do not use social media, a record of our posts is also here on this page. You are welcome to click on the posts to see how they appeared on social media.
Facebook Posts
Senior Team- Whistle Stop 4h, Junior Team- Whistle Stop 4h, and Rookie Team - Selle Valley Carden School.
Congratulations winners!
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District
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Grading, scoring, and lunch.🌭🥪 Results coming soon-stay tuned!!
#forestrycontest2025 #FutureForesters
Soil & Water Conservation District
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The 2025 Forestry Contest is getting underway!! Stay tuned for the results later this afternoon!!
#ForestryContest2025 # FutureForesters
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District
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🕯️ Sky Lanterns may look pretty, but they can easily start wildfires. If you’re planning to celebrate with one, be cautious and understand the risks.
#PreventWildfires #OneLessSpark #CelebrateResponsibly #CreateMemoriesNotDisasters
BLM Idaho Fire
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🌲🌲We are getting ready for tomorrow’s 41st Forestry Contest! We are so excited to have the energy and excitement of all the participants join us for a day of forestry and fun!!!!
#ForestryContest2025 #FutureForesters
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District
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I wish I could’ve been there but I sent my mom to volunteer in my place. Sounds like it was another successful year! Thank you to all who make this event happen 💙
🚗 Vehicles can be a fire risk! Never park your vehicle over dry grass—it’s a major wildfire hazard. Let’s work together to keep Idaho safe!
#FirePreventionJen #SafeDriving #WildfirePrevention
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Be on the lookout for this video at gas stations across Idaho reminding us all of the risks and the steps we all can take with our vehicles to prevent wildfires! #Together4Idaho
🌳 Creating a survivable space around your home is key to protecting your property from wildfires. Every little bit helps!
#together4idaho #Firewise #wildfirepreparedness #fireprevention
Learn more: www.nfpa.org/en/education-and-research/wildfire/preparing-homes-for-wildfire
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No one thinks much about this, UNTIL the fire is too close for comfort! What a difference a little cleaning up can do!
🔥 Burn Permits Required Starting May 10 🔥
Idaho’s closed fire season is almost here! From May 10 through October 20, you must get a burn permit for most outdoor burning outside city limits.
✅ Get your FREE permit at burnpermits.idaho.gov – available 24/7 and valid for 10 days.
🚫 No permit needed for recreational campfires.
📍 Always check for local restrictions and air quality rules before burning.
Burn smart. Burn safe. It’s the law.
Questions ❓ your local IDL offices are here to help. Find your local office here➡️ www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/supervisory-areas/
#Together4Idaho #PreventWildfires #DoYourPart #IdahoClosedFireSeason
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⚠️ This isn’t the red flag you want to ignore! Knowing the difference between Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches can make all the difference in keeping you safe. Stay informed and be ready.
#Together4Idaho #SafetyFirst #WildfireReady #FirePreventionJen
BLM Idaho Fire
National Interagency Fire Center
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💥 May the Fourth be with you! It's National Wildfire Preparedness Day – the perfect time to evaluate your surroundings and update your emergency kit. Be ready and take action! Check out local classes or community events to learn more.
#together4idaho #WildfirePrepDay #firepreventionjen #firesafety
Learn more: ioem.idaho.gov/preparedness-and-protection/personal-family-preparedness/
Idaho Office of Emergency Management
BLM Idaho Fire
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🌿 Protect your home and community by creating landscapes that are resilient to wildfire! Choose the right plants, materials, and location to reduce wildfire risks around your home and property. It’s one step we can all take to reduce the ignition potential and increase the defensible space around our homes.
#Together4Idaho #FirePrevention #WildfireSafety
Get tips here: loom.ly/mvgp1lo
BLM Idaho Fire
National Interagency Fire Center
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🔥 Safety starts with preparedness! Are you ready if disaster strikes? Create your personal Wildfire Action Plan today. Know your evacuation routes and what to do when time is critical. Plan now, stay safe later!
#together4idaho #beprepared #WildfireSafety
Learn more: readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/
BLM Idaho Fire @FirePreventionJen
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SAFETY STARTS WITH FIREFIGHTERS THAT KNOW WHAT TO DO TO PUT OUT A FOREST FIRE, AN THATS HARD TO COME BY
🌲 Forestry Contest Countdown: 1 Week + 1Day to Go! 🌲
We couldn’t do it without them — the amazing volunteers who bring the Forestry Contest to life each year!
From setting up event stations to scoring and guiding students, these dedicated individuals share their time and expertise to make this contest a meaningful, hands-on experience.
👷♀️🪵 Whether they’re industry pros, educators, agency staff, or longtime supporters, they help inspire the next generation of natural resource stewards.
Let’s hear it for the heart of the contest — our volunteers! 🙌
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District
#ForestryContest2025 #IdahoForests #FutureForesters
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🚒🔥 #FirePreventionFriday Spotlight! 🔥🚒
Meet the newest members of our Sandpoint fire team: Engine Captains Lizz Bloxsom and Mike Struhs!
🌲 Lizz brings deep local knowledge, EMT skills, and wildland firefighting experience from Alaska to the Lower 48. She’s also a ski patroller at Schweitzer—committed to safety year-round!
🌲 Mike is a U.S. Army veteran and University of Idaho forestry grad who’s battled wildfires across the country. His leadership and fireline expertise are already making an impact in the Pend Oreille Lakes Area.
🔥 Fire Prevention Jen wants us all to remember we all have a role in reducing unwanted human-caused wildfires. The more we prevent, the more our crews—like Lizz and Mike—can focus on things we can't prevent...like Lightning ⚡
Let’s do our part to support them. Be fire safe. Be fire aware. 🙌
#IDLFire #MeetTheCrew #2025FireSeasonReady #PreventWildfires
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We are so fortunate to have Liz and Mike on our area!
Congratulations Michael Struhs!! The Idaho Department of Lands will always have a special place in my heart and I still rep my dad’s old shirt and pin to show my support for all of you guys! Good luck in the new role I know you will do great!
Congratulations on your excellent new Engine Captains!
Today’s coworkers are a little shorter, a lot sillier, and way more interested in snack breaks! We celebrated Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in style with a "Land Board" meeting, a tour of the capital, lots of fun activities, and of course, Smokey Bear.
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Looking good, Steve!!!