Wildfire News and Information

• Current Arizona Restrictions and Closures Information
• Southwest Fire Situation Report
• National Fire Situation Report 
• National Interagency Fire Center
• National Fire Maps
• GeoMAC Wildfire Mapping Viewer (zoom in to see your area)
• NOAA Map for animated smokeplumes
• NOAA Fire Detection and Smoke
• USDA MODIS Active Fire Detection Program
• County Emergency Management Information
• AZ511 Travel Information
• National Weather Service - Fire Weather
• National Weather Service - Flagstaff
• National Weather Service - Phoenix
• National Weather Service - Tucson
   

• Wildland Fire Data in Google Earth
• Wildfire Perimeter Maps from GeoMAC
• National Infrared Operations
• Wildland Fire Related KMZ/KML Links

• What do I need to know about living with wildfire in Arizona? 
• What is the natural role of fire in Arizona? 
• What are the major fuel types in Arizona? 
• Why is buffelgrass a threat to Southern Arizona? 

• Report a wildland fire
• What is a wildfire? 
• Understanding Fire
• What is the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• What is the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 incident?
• What is a prescribed fire? 
• Four Forest Restoration Initiative: Prescribed Burns and Radiation Factsheet
• What is a fire weather watch or a red flag warning?
• How can I become a firefighter?  
• Where can I find a glossary of wildland fire terminology? 
• What do the different fire danger levels mean?
• Where can I find historical fire statistics for the Southwest?
• What are some of the most memorable wildland fires nationally?
• Impact of Wildfire on Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation
• Large Airtanker Fact Sheet
• National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy & Success Stories
• Four Forest Restoration Initiative

• Arizona Firewise Communities is a product of the Arizona Interagency Coordinating Group (AICG), a partnership of federal and state organizations in Arizona, in affiliation with the national Firewise Communities/USA program.
• More Arizona Firewise Resources
• Home Fire Safety Information from Firewise
• Firewise You Can Use
• Wildfire: Preventing Home Ignitions (video)
• Protecting Your Home from Wildfire (video)
• Living with Wildfire: Homeowners' Firewise Guide for Arizona
• Seven things you can do to help protect your home from wildfire: It’s your responsibility!  
• Your Role in Fire-Adapted Communities (PDF, 772 Kb)
• IIBHS Resources on How to Reduce Risks from a Wildfire
• IIBHS Wildfire Retrofit Guide - Southwest
• YouTube: Firewise Videos
• Fire Adapted Communities
• How Fuel Treatments Saved Homes from the 2011 Wallow Fire
• Find your community and see current wildfire activity on the Firewise Mapper!

• ADHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health (More Info)
• AIRNOW How to protect your family from the health effects of smoke
• ADEQ: Smoke and Your Health Brochure
• ADEQ Smoke Management Resources
• ADEQ Smoke Management on Prescribed Fires
• ADEQ Wildfire Support
• AZDEQ Air Quality Monitoring Information
• ADEQ Portable Particulate Monitors
• Interagency Real Time Smoke Monitoring
• No monitor in your area? Use this Visibility Guide
• Webcams
• NOAA Hazard Mapping System Smoke & Fire Product
• Smoke Outlook for the Southwest
• Map of Projected Air Quality Impacts in the Southwest
• Smoke Monitoring Report for the Southwest
• Tips for Driving in Reduced Visibility Due to Smoke From Wildfires

• Ready, Set, Go! Create a Wildfire Action Plan for Your Home
• How can I prepare for Wildland Fire?  (PDF brochure)
• What should I do to Be Ready for Wildfires?
• Be Red Cross Ready: Wildfire Safety Checklist (English pdf | Spanish pdf)
• Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies
• What should I do if a wildfire is approaching?
• Surviving a wildfire in Arizona: Are you prepared?
• What can I do to help protect my home from wildfire if I only have 24 Hours or less?
• What can I do to help protect my home from wildfire? 
• IBHS tri-fold Wildfire Protection Guide: “Reducing Wildfire Risk – Commercial Properties"
• IBHS tri-fold Wildfire Protection Guide: “Reducing Wildfire Risk – Farms and Ranches”
• IBHS tri-fold Wildfire Protection Guide: “Reducing Wildfire Risk – Residential Properties”
• Protecting Your Finances if a Disaster Strikes: Are you prepared?
• IBHS - Guidelines for Financially Preparing for Wildfires: Do You Have Enough Homeowners Insurance?
• Wildfire season is upon us… is my insurance ready?
  • Tips on Obtaining the Right Type and Amount of Insurance Coverage
  • Risk of Flooding Increases After Wildfire - Don't Forget Flood Insurance Too
  • Create a Home Inventory

• What do I need to do during a wildfire? 
• What should I do if I have to evacuate? 
• List yourself as safe and well with Red Cross or search for a loved one
• Find evacuation tips and shelter locations with the official Red Cross wildfire app 
• FEMA e-mail updates and mobile resources
• Emergency Alert Systems:
  
  • Arizona Emergency Information Network - AZEIN.gov
  • Coconino County Emergency Notification System
  • Maricopa Region Community Emergency Notification System
  • Pinal County Emergency Alert System
  • White Mountain Joint Information System
  • Yavapai County Emergency Notification System
  • Nixle- Free alerts from public safety agencies listed by zip code

• What is Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)?
• What do I need to do after a wildfire? 
• Red Cross: Picking up the Pieces After a Disaster 
• What do I need to know about recovering from wildfire? 
• Where can I find wildfire insurance resources? 
  
  • Insurance tips for the displaced
  • Making Repairs After a Disaster
  • Is My Fire Loss Covered by Insurance?
  • List of Homeowner Insurance Company Claim Phone Numbers
  • Arizona Dept of Insurance  outside Phoenix area (800) 325-2548 or (800) 544-9208
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires and Insurance
• Where can I find resources for helping my family recover from wildfire? 
• Recovering Financially
• Replacing Important Documents 
• USA.gov Resources For Replacing Vital Documents
• IIBHS Guidance for Recovering After a Disaster
• DisasterAssistance.gov
• FEMA Recover & Rebuild Resources
• Small Business Disaster Loan Assistance
• After a Disaster; Coping with Wildfire Injury prevention after a wildfire
• Disaster Distress Resources
• Helping children cope with disaster 
• Safe tips on wildfire ash cleanup
• Wildland fire chemical clean-up
• Soil erosion control after a wildfire 
• Private Wells after the Fire Brochure
• Food Inspection and Safety
• NRCS: Arizona Wildfire Recovery Tips
• ADWR: Flood Warning and Management Program
• Wildfire and Flood Risk (Brochure)
• Water Quality Concerns from Wildfire Fact Sheet

• American Red Cross 
• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
• National Donations Management Network
• Wildland Firefighter Foundation

• National Symbols Catalog - Smokey Bear Fire Prevention Materials
• Smokey Bear's National Web Site
• Fire and Forest Ecosystem Health
• Grand Canyon Fire Ecology on the Rim Middle School / High School Curriculum
• Fire Ecology Resource Management Education Unit (grades 5-6) 
• Firewise Firecamp (grades 6-8)
• FireWorks curriculum featuring ponderosa, lodgepole, and whitebark pine forests (Grades 1-10) 
• Natural Inquirer – On Top of Old Smokey (grades 5+) 
• Natural Inquirer – Wildland Fire Edition (grades 5+)
• Natural Inquirer – Wildland Fire Edition 2 (grades 5+)
• Project Learning Tree – Fire Education (pre-K-12)
• Red Cross K-8 Masters of Disasters Lessons for Families and Activities for Teachers
• USFS – Southwest Fire Ecology Curriculum (K-12) 

• Interagency Media Guidelines for Wildland Fires
• Historical fire statistics for the Southwest 
• National Wildland Fire Statistics
• Producer’s Guide: Featuring Wildland Fire on Television and Film
• Reports and Investigations
• CDC Wildfire PSAs
• NWCG Fire Safety and Prevention PSAs
• Firewise PSAs & B-Roll
• Fire Adapted Communities PSAs
• NIFC Wildland Fire Photos
• NIFC Wldland Fire Videos
• USFS wildland fire videos
• Flickr: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' Photostream
• Flickr: Kaibab National Forest's Photostream
• Flickr: Coconino National Forest's Photostream
• Flickr: Grand Canyon NPS' Photostream
• Flickr: 2012 Gladiator Fire Photos by Kari Greer / US Forest Service
• YouTube: NIFC
• YouTube: Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

Public Information Officer (PIO) Resources

• NIFC PIO Bulletin Board
• SWCC PIO Resources

• Arizona State Forestry Division
• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
• New Mexico State Forestry Fire Page
• Utah DNR, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
• Nevada Division of Forestry, fire information
• Colorado State Forest Service