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Fire management
Fire management
Preventing and putting out wildfires in Michigan
Burn permit (Permission to burn)
Find out if you are permitted to have an open burn in your area today.
Fire safety tips
Learn how to safely enjoy campfires and prevent wildfire.
Prescribed fire explained
Learn why wildfire and wildlife experts sometimes plan fires, called prescribed burns.
Morel mushroom hunting
View a map of wildfire and prescribed burn locations - great locations for morel hunting!
Federal Excess Personal Property program information
Connecting local departments with equipment and resources
The DNR can 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.
Forging the future of firefighting
Community Wildfire Defense Grant
Having a plan in place in the event of a wildfire is essential for any community. The Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program offers vital support to help communities prepare for and reduce wildfire risks.
The CWDG provides funding to develop and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs). For more information on CWDG and CWPPs, explore the links in the presentation.
Email updates
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Get the most recent updates on active wildfires in Michigan