Welcome to the Resource Protection Division. Responsible for wildfire protection on 12.7 million acres of non-federal (private, state, and tribally-owned) forestland, the Resource Protection Division is Washington State’s largest on-call fire department. We also respond to other emergency incidents. Through our Wildland Fire Assistance Program, we offer local fire districts support with fire protection and safety equipment requirements. Our Correctional Camps program offers resources for wildland firefighting, as well as for forestry related activities on state land and community projects.
Our Fire Prevention Community Assistance section administers wildfire prevention, forest stewardship, and urban forestry assistance programs. We also have a Forest Health section, which advises and assists landowners fighting forest insects and disease. To protect Washington’s natural resources, we provide wildfire prevention education, preparedness, and suppression, as well as quick responses to emergencies.
Wildfire Prevention
Did you know that 85 percent of Washington’s wildfires are caused by people? Be careful and help prevent wildfires.