Fire

Learn more about the fire and fuels program and management on the Kootenai National Forest

Fire information, wildfire updates, and fire restrictions or closures that are in place before heading out to enjoy the Forest.

The prevention program educates the public on their roles and responsibilities to help decrease the number of human-caused fires

Details about how the Forest uses prescribed fire to improve forest health and protect local communities from extreme wildfires.

Interested in becoming a wildland firefighter? Join our firefighters who protect millions of acres of National Forest System lands.