Fire Statistics
Click above to see the current year fire statistics
(number of fires, acreage burned, largest fire etc...)
as well as historical fire data.
VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANT
SECOND CHANCE GRANTS, AVAILABLE NOW
The Division of Forests and Lands is offering a special one-time round of Volunteer Fire Assistance outside the normal grant season.
The limit for the state portion of the grant shall not exceed $4,999.00 per town.
For example, if your grant is for a $12,000 piece of equipment, the most the state will cost share is $4,999.00.
VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANT
SECOND CHANCE GRANTS, AVAILABLE NOW
The Division of Forests and Lands is offering a special one-time round of Volunteer Fire Assistance outside the normal grant season.
The limit for the state portion of the grant shall not exceed $4,999.00 per town.
For example, if your grant is for a $12,000 piece of equipment, the most the state will cost share is $4,999.00.
The following are priority guidelines for project selection:
1. Forest fire personal protective equipment. Examples: Nomex shirts, Nomex pants, hard hats, head lamps.
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Forest fire suppression equipment, including but not limited to: forest fire pumps and slip-on units, forestry hoses, back pack pumps, Class A foam equipment, OHRV’s. Note: expendable items (i.e. foam) will not be considered.
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Communication equipment such as portables and mobiles
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Training Tuition
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS
APRIL 01, 2012
For more information about the VFA Grant - Click Here
To download the VFA Grant Application - Click Here
It's up to each of us to speak up
FORESTS & LANDS
COMMAND TRAILER
The Division's Command Trailer is now operational.
We obtained this trailer through the Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP), it had been used by FEMA after Hurricane Katrina. We rebuilt some parts of the 34 foot long trailer and gutted the insides to create an open work area.
The trailer is avaible to agencies throughout New Hampshire for deployment on incidents, it can be ordered through your Forest Ranger the same way you would order any Division resource.
The main room of the trailer offers 3 work stations, printer/copier, a six foot table,
refrigerator, stove and microwave.
The trailer has AC and Heat and can be powered by the portable generators assigned to the trailer.
The front of the trailer contains the communications room.
This area can be used as a dispatch area or as two extra workstations.
The trailer has been used at Wildland Fire Trainings and was deployed for use by NH Fish & Game during a search for a lost hiker.
Toll-free Wildland Fire Information Line
Wardens and Deputies can call in any time of day from anywhere in the state toll-free to get the class day, information on restrictions, etc.
The number is 1-866-NH-FIRES (1-866-643-4737).
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A Firefighter takes a break from the heat
CONDUCT IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Training Programs are in Powerpoint format
Fire Law Review
Initial Attack Scenario 1
Initial Attack Scenario 2
Initial Attack Scenario 3
Incident Command, Initial Attack to Extended Attack
Wildland Engine Operations - Part 1 - Introduction
Wildland Engine Operations - Part 2 - Tactics
Wildland Engine Operations - Part 3 - Exercises
Forms For Forest Fire Warden’s
Appointment Forms
Warden Appointment Form
Deputy Warden Appointment Form
Issuing Agent Appointment Form
Fire Bills, Reporting and Firefighter Injuries
Fire Report Form
Procedure for Paying for Fire Suppression
Cost Share Rate Share - New mileage rate for 2011
Mutual Aid Agreement
Wildland Fire Injury Reporting Procedure
First to Report Injury Form
Occupational Disease and Injury Form
Fire Permits
"Fire Law" Brochure
Campground Fire Recommendations
Category I and II Fire Specifications
Category IV Permit Information
"Putting Out a Campfire" Brochure
"No Fires Permitted" Poster
"Forest Fire Law" Poster
"Prevent Forest Fires" Poster
Smokey Bear and Fire Prevention
Policy for Smokey Bear Appearances
Complete Guidelines for Smokey Bear
Request a Smokey Bear Appearance
Fire Danger Signs & Smokey Bear Sign - Specifications
Firewise Landscaping & Construction Checklist
Homeowners Guide to Wildfire Prevention
Best Management Practices for Creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Equipment
Town Tool List
Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Procedure
Request for State FEPP Equipment
Care & Maintenance of Hand Tools
Care & Maintenance of Backpack Pumps
Wildland Fire Equipment Specifications
USDA Wildland Fire Engine Guide
Wildland Fire Engine Maintenance
Chainsaw Safety and Use
Basic Map and Compass
Introduction to GPS
Other Information
Fire Danger Rating System
2010 Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG)
Watchouts, Fire Orders, LCES
Report of Forest Fire Warden and State Forest Ranger
On a daily basis, this site addresses a different high risk situation that historically get fire fighters in trouble. There is a discussion, a scenerio and also reviews of actual incidents.
Warden Associations
A Firefighter takes a break from the heat
CONDUCT IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Training Programs are in Powerpoint format
Fire Law Review
Initial Attack Scenario 1
Initial Attack Scenario 2
Initial Attack Scenario 3
Incident Command, Initial Attack to Extended Attack
Wildland Engine Operations - Part 1 - Introduction
Wildland Engine Operations - Part 2 - Tactics
Wildland Engine Operations - Part 3 - Exercises
Forms For Forest Fire Warden’s
Appointment Forms
Warden Appointment Form
Deputy Warden Appointment Form
Issuing Agent Appointment Form
Fire Bills, Reporting and Firefighter Injuries
Fire Report Form
Procedure for Paying for Fire Suppression
Cost Share Rate Share - New mileage rate for 2011
Mutual Aid Agreement
Wildland Fire Injury Reporting Procedure
First to Report Injury Form
Occupational Disease and Injury Form
Fire Permits
"Fire Law" Brochure
Campground Fire Recommendations
Category I and II Fire Specifications
Category IV Permit Information
"Putting Out a Campfire" Brochure
"No Fires Permitted" Poster
"Forest Fire Law" Poster
"Prevent Forest Fires" Poster
Smokey Bear and Fire Prevention
Policy for Smokey Bear Appearances
Complete Guidelines for Smokey Bear
Request a Smokey Bear Appearance
Fire Danger Signs & Smokey Bear Sign - Specifications
Firewise Landscaping & Construction Checklist
Homeowners Guide to Wildfire Prevention
Best Management Practices for Creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Equipment
Town Tool List
Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Procedure
Request for State FEPP Equipment
Care & Maintenance of Hand Tools
Care & Maintenance of Backpack Pumps
Wildland Fire Equipment Specifications
USDA Wildland Fire Engine Guide
Wildland Fire Engine Maintenance
Chainsaw Safety and Use
Basic Map and Compass
Introduction to GPS
Other Information
Fire Danger Rating System
2010 Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG)
Watchouts, Fire Orders, LCES
Report of Forest Fire Warden and State Forest Ranger
On a daily basis, this site addresses a different high risk situation that historically get fire fighters in trouble. There is a discussion, a scenerio and also reviews of actual incidents.
Warden Associations
The Forest Fire Warden Associations are membership organizations which bring Fire Wardens together to share information, train and provide Wildland Fire Prevention to their communities.
There are 10 Forest Fire Warden Associations within the state. They are: Ammonoosuc, Carroll County, Central NH,Cheshire County, Coos County, Grafton-Sullivan, Hillsboro County, Pemigewasset, Rockingham County, Strafford County. These 10 Warden Associations belong to a state wide organization: the NH State Federation of Forest Fire Warden’s Association.
Training
Every year the Forest Protection Bureau provides multiple trainings for Fire Warden’s and Fire Departments.
Click here for information on: Upcoming Trainings and Training Resources
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (VFA)
Funds are available for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to fire suppression organizations in communities of less than 10,000 in population. The Division of Forests and Lands receives funding from the United States Forest Service for the VFA Grant Program.
Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP)
The FEPP Program enables the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands to acquire “on loan”from the federal government, property that assists the Division and Fire Departments in fulfilling their emergency response mission. That property includes such items as trucks, fire tools, hoses, vehicle parts, nozzles, generators and protective clothing.
General Services Administration Program (GSA)
This program allows Fire Departments to purchase Wildland Fire Fighting Equipment.
GSA Program – Click here for more information about the GSA program.
Town Tool Program
This program allows towns to order fire equipment and personal protective equipment directly through the Division of Forests and Lands.
Equipment can be ordered directly through the Forest Ranger or by contacting the Concord office at: 271-2214
•For a list of Town Tools - click the link above (under Equipment)
Weather Information
Weather Information
Northeast Compact Fire Weather Situational Awareness Page
This page brings you comprehensive fire weather information for the northeast compact area, including New Hampshire.
NH Weather StationsThis site gives you quick access to weather station information across much of New Hampshire.
This USFS site has many resources useful for pre-planning.
You can get the free Acrobat Reader software here.