Fire Protection Areas

Because all parts of the state do not present the same kind and degree of fire problems, the state has been divided into different kinds of forest fire protection. The degree of protection has been determined by the amount of forested lands, hazards and risks present in the various parts of the state.

Intensive Protection Areas are the most heavily forested and contain the most fire hazards and risk in the state. They have more DNR fire suppression resources and ranger stations. Fire detection is accomplished with fire towers, aerial detection and citizen reporting. The most restrictive debris burning laws are in effect. These laws are regulated by the DNR and require a burning permit for debris burning whenever the ground is not snow covered throughout the year. Permits can be obtained from local emergency fire wardens and DNR ranger stations.

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