Here you will find a variety of resources available for your use; whether you are a citizen wanting to learn how you can prevent wildfires, a fire professional, or a teacher seeking resources to utilize in the classroom. We hope that the available information is helpful to you. If you do not find something you are looking for feel free to contact Kristin at (406) 542-4251 for assistance.
Fire Prevention Resources:
Vehicle Fire Prevention Poster (PDF)
Drown, Stir, Feel Poster (PDF)
Do Your Part (PDF)
NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Digital Library
Home Ignition Zone Radio PSA (mp3)
Equipment Resources:
Watch for Sparks Combine Flyer (PDF)
Watch for Sparks Dozer Flyer (PDF)
Watch for Sparks Feller Buncher (PDF)
Lawn and Farm Equipment Press Release Template (.docx)
Harvesting Public Service Announcements (.docx)
Debris Burning Resources:
News Article Fire Prevention Debris Burning (PDF)
Debris Burning Safety Tips Poster (PDF)
Debris Burning Info Graphic (PDF)
Safe Burning Public Service Announcement (.docx)
One Less Spark Think Before You Burn Flyer (PDF)
One Less Spark Debris Burning Newspaper Ad (PDF)
Debris Burning Radio PSA (mp3)
PrepareAthon!
PrepareAthon! Wildfire Be Smart
PrepareAthon! Wildfire Creative Materials – posters, web banners, logos, etc.
General Wildfire Preparedness information – from Ready.gov
Wildfire Safety Social Media Toolkit – pre written content to save folks time
Friends and Partners
Fire Adapted Kootenai
Firesafe Flathead
FireSafe Montana
Fire in the Root
Keep Oregon Green
Idaho Firewise
Prevent Wildfires California
California Fire Safe Council
Fire and Forestry Scholarships and Financial Aid
Agencies and Coordination Centers
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Incident Management Situation Report
USDA National Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Regional and Montana Resources
Northern Rockies Coordination Center
The University of Montana College of Forestry and Conservation
Fire Service Training School
Educator Resources:
Smokey Bear K-2 Grade Teachers Resources
Smokey Bear 6-8 Middle School Teachers Resources
FireWorks Curriculum
Fire, Fuel, Smoke Science Program - Conservation Education
National Parks Service, Wildland Fire Learning Center
National Park Service, Web Ranger, Wildland Firefighting Tools
National Park Service, Web Ranger, Fire Story
The Natural Inquirer
Informational Wildland Fire Coloring Sheets
Safe Shooting Resources:
Shooting Safe One Less Spark News Release Template (doc.)
One Less Spark Shooting Flyer (PDF)
Hunting Fire Prevention Resources:
Hunting One Less Spark News Release Template (doc.)
Warming Fire One Less Spark News Release Template (doc.)
DNRC Hunting News Release Template (docx.)
Protect Your Public Lands Ad (PDF)
Smokey Bear
National Programs
Ready, Set, Go!
Firewise
National Association of State Foresters
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Fire-Adapted Communities Learning Network
Wildfire Risk to Communities
Other State Agencies
Oregon Department of Forestry
Colorado Division of Forestry
Calfire
North Carolina Division of Forest Resources
Pennsylvania DCNR Division of Forest Fire Protection
Fire Management in Texas
Washington DNR
Fire Literature and Supplies
Fire Management Today
Fire Rescue Magazine
Weather
National Weather Service, Montana