Spotlight
Fire Safety: Tips to Prevent Wildfires Learn how to prevent wildland fires.
Burn Permit - (Permission to Burn) Find out if you are permitted to have an open burn in your area today
Morel Mushroom Hunting A map of wildfire and prescribed burn locations - great locations for morel hunting!
Prescribed Fire Explained Forest fire experts sometimes plan fires. These prescribed burns control invasive species, create wildlife habitat and help forests grow.
Michigan Wildfires
The Department of Natural Resources maintains a nationally recognized wildfire program that is charged with protecting state and private land. DNR firefighters on average respond to 500 wildfires annually.
- Daily fire danger rating
- 2019 Annual Fire Report
- Wildfire Protection and Information
- DNR Wildland Fire Web Application
Federal Excess Fire Equipment
We help local fire departments obtain excess federal equipment for firefighting and emergency services. The equipment is free; departments just have to cover the cost of putting it into service. Certified volunteer, municipal and city fire departments can request equipment.
- Roscommon Equipment Center
- Learn More About Fire Equipment
