Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Learn more about creating a plan.
Prescribed Fire Advisories
Search by Date, County or Contact Name April 6, 2024 Coweta, Meriwether, Pike Scott Berta (770) 313-7299 April 5, 2024 Habersham, Rabun William Dale 706-754-2354 March 14, 2024 Chattooga, Floyd,…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Weather conditions have been ideal this year for creating a busy prescribed burn season. Landowners across the state are taking advantage of…
Code of Ethics for Prescribed Burn
The Code of Ethics for Prescribed Burners
Student Resources
…fires, and learn about the history of Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign. External Website Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Program A Smokey Bear wildfire prevention program is available for kindergarten to…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…when you leave. (no heat remaining) REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS – take precautions to prevent escaped fires to include clearing around the burn location down to mineral soil; on-hand pressurized water sources…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…response. External Website Georgia Emergency Management (GEMA) The state’s preparedness, response and recovery agency works with public and private sector organizations to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies….
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…pre-approval for the Timber Tax Credit, must apply electronically through Georgia Tax Center. Get instructions. PDF Hurricane Michael – Timber Tax Credit Program Press Release In November of 2018, the…
Forest Health
The Forest Health Program conducts surveys to monitor and detect the presence of insects, diseases, and invasive plants that harm Georgia’s forests. Basically, anything that harms the health of the…
Careers
…in the suppression of wildfires Prepare reports, including measuring and computing acreage Assist landowners in control burns and plow pre-suppression breaks Use appropriate equipment including hand tools and bull dozers…
