Wildfire Prevention
Wildfire Prevention 
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Fire Prevention Begins With Information

DNR staff work statewide to raise awareness about the high percentage of human-caused fires. In Washington State, the majority of wildfires (85%) are human-caused.

These prevention efforts are aimed primarily at adults—people living in or near the woods; debris burners; occasional campers; hunters; hikers; and those who use fireworks. 



 

Fire prevention is about

  • not starting an unintended fire;
  • not letting an intentionally lit fire get outof control; and
  • being a responsible homeowner and taking the necessary and appropriate measures to
  • make your home in or near the woods more resistant to wildfire.


Listed below are some of the ways DNR works to inform the public about fire prevention:

  • Fire Wise Training
  • One-on-one contacts with homeowners
  • School Programs
  • Fair Exhibits
  • Printed Materials
  • Signage
  • Press Releases
  • Radio and TV spots
  • Prevention Teams
  • Something To Think About


Fire Prevention is pennies of what a suppression effort costs.

Results from prevention activities may not be immediate. However, since fire prevention teams have been working in communities during periods of significant fire potential, e.g., Memorial Day and 4th of July Weekend, the number of human-caused fires has dropped.
 

Arson Hotline
Arson Alarm Foundation
1-800-552-7766

 

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 Contacts

Resource Protection Division
360-902-1300
Fax 360-902-1757
RPD@dnr.wa.gov

Arson Hotline
Arson Alarm Foundation
1-800-552-7766

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