FAQs
…firefighters and foresters? Yes! We are a dynamic state agency that offers a wide variety of careers. In addition to wildland firefighters and foresters, opportunities include: pilots, welder/fabricators, administrative assistants,…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…of escape when someone is burning hand-piled vegetation. There are common denominators that come up time and time again when wildfires are caused by someone who burns hand-piled vegetation and…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…Size: D Mailing Address: P.O. Box 763 Alma, GA 31510 Pole, Pole – Pilings; Sawmill – softwood Species: yellow pine, cypress Products:lumber-rough, lumber-planed, lumber-kiln dry, pole-utility, pole-untreated, pole-kiln dry, piling,…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…to burn hand-piled natural vegetation/yard debris. Any local burning ordinances are applicable and may be more restrictive than state law. In addition, restrictions on burning in 54 northern Georgia counties…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…is allowed, ONLY if piles do NOT contain man-made or construction/demolition (C&D) debris. Such items can contain potentially harmful toxins and may not be included in machine- or hand-piled debris…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…Map View GA Map of disaster declaration by FEMA. PDF Forest Debris Management Program Practices View acceptable debris management practices include chipping, grinding, root raking, piling, windrowing, pile burning, or…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
Written by Clay Chatham | Chief Pilot Georgia Forestry Commission, Air Operations Unit One of the more difficult realities I have had to face in my life is the fact…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…our web site (GaTrees.org) when they become available. Getting a burn permit is necessary before a fire is lit, whether it be a prescribed fire or a backyard debris pile….
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…the size of a brief case and others require cases and supplies that fill up the back of a truck. All GFC UAS pilots are required to obtain a Federal…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…notify the Georgia Forestry Commission of their intention to burn hand-piled vegetative matter. However, the legal responsibilities of those burning outdoor yard debris will be strengthened. Under Senate Bill 119,…
