Forest Fires

Fire in the forest can be beneficial or devastating depending on when it occurs and its intensity. Foresters in the U.S. have used fire as a beneficial management tool in the forest for many years. But wildfire, which is an uncontrolled forest fire, can destroy forests, dwellings and human life.

The science of predicting and fighting forest fires is a very challenging and interesting topic. There is much to learn such as weather’s effect on fires, fire fighting strategy, equipment, communications and more. The following links will give you a glimpse inside the forest fire-fighting world.

Web Links:

U. S. Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management

US Forest Service Fire Science page

The National Fire Plan

The Fire Weather Information Center

Check the fire situation in your state through the Association of State Foresters