Prevention and suppression of wildfire on 22 million acres of State Trust Land and private property outside incorporated areas.
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Help us spread the message and not a wildfire! Use caution! Thx @ArizonaDOT 4 helping get the word out! #BeFirewise #WildfirePreventionWeek
Over the next year, salt cedar treatment will continue in the Hazen Fire scar south of Buckeye. Crews will target any salt cedar regrowth in the fire area and begin reseeding the area with native plants such as quailbrush and globe mallow.
To view the full release on the DFFM website: bit.ly/4z6zl9b
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All ignitions on the #WolfeTillmanRX are finished.
Resources will monitor the project area over the next few days.
Ignitions underway on 50-acre Wolfe-Tillman prescribed fire project north of Forest Lakes.
Project area is 180 debris piles consisting primarily of ponderosa pine & leftover from prior fuels work on @azgfd land, 8 mi. N of Forest Lakes, along Forest Road 169.
Ignitions could take a few hours to complete w/smoke drifting north away from Forest Lakes.
Project info: bit.ly/4yIrMVj
ALT Pile burn project north of Forest Lakes to reduce debris piles leftover from prior fuels work.
ALT Pile burn project north of Forest Lakes to reduce debris piles leftover from prior fuels work.
ALT Arizona Forestry's Lakeside wildland crew assisting on the Wolfe-Tillman RX, north of Forest Lakes.
ALT Wolfe-Tillman RX - Pile burn project north of Forest Lakes.
Ignitions underway on 50-acre Wolfe-Tillman prescribed fire project north of Forest Lakes.
Project area is 180 debris piles consisting primarily of ponderosa pine & leftover from prior fuels work on @azgfd land, 8 mi. N of Forest Lakes, along Forest Road 169.
Ignitions could take a few hours to complete w/smoke drifting north away from Forest Lakes.
Project info: bit.ly/4yIrMVj
ALT Pile burn project north of Forest Lakes to reduce debris piles leftover from prior fuels work.
ALT Pile burn project north of Forest Lakes to reduce debris piles leftover from prior fuels work.
ALT Arizona Forestry's Lakeside wildland crew assisting on the Wolfe-Tillman RX, north of Forest Lakes.
ALT Wolfe-Tillman RX - Pile burn project north of Forest Lakes.
Arizona Forestry starting RX next week north of Forest Lakes in Coconino County.
The 50-acre Wolfe-Tillman pile burn operation helps reduce leftover debris piles from prior hazardous fuels reduction work on @azgfd land.
The 2-day project starts Tues. 10/20 with ignitions in the morning. Ignitions should take a few hours to complete & are weather dependent.
All RX projects must have approval from @ArizonaDEQ prior to ignitions.
More info: bit.ly/4yIrMVj
With milder temperatures & increased precipitation Arizona Forestry getting ready to conduct prescribed fire projects across the state.
This fall thru early 2027, the dept. is planning both broadcast & pile burn work to treat thousands of acres to reduce wildfire risk, protect communities, & improve forest health.
Read more here: bit.ly/47lKR4d
ALT Arizona Forestry crew member working a broadcast burn east of Flagstaff this spring.
ALT Pile burn project at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park (2026)
ALT Arizona Forestry working a prescribed fire project near Rogers Lake (2025)
La Semana de la Prevención de Incendios se celebra cada octubre, pero su importancia debe resonar durante todo el año.
La seguridad contra incendios es una responsabilidad constante, e incluso las medidas preventivas más pequeñas pueden marcar una gran diferencia en la protección de vidas y bienes.
Durante esta Semana de la Prevención de Incendios, la Oficina del fire marshal del Estado de Arizona comparte importantes recordatorios para ayudarle a usted y a su familia a mantenerse a salvo de incendios, no solo esta semana, sino todos los días del año.
Fire safety is a year-round responsibility & even the smallest preventative measures can make a big difference in protecting lives & property.
This Fire Prevention Week, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is sharing important reminders to help you & your family stay fire safe, not just this week, but every day of the year.
#AZFire #AZFireMarshal #AZOSFM
The 2026 Community Challenge Grant is now open!
The Community Challenge Grant focuses on encouraging and promoting citizen involvement in long-term local community forestry programs. Local and tribal governments, non-profit organizations and public educational institutions are encouraged to apply.
For more information: dffm.az.gov/grants/community…
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Arizona Forestry recently joined State leadership at the historic Santa Rita Experimental Range - est. 1902 as the nation's oldest rangeland research facility!
From fuels reduction to fire mitigation, our team partners with local ranchers, higher education, & state leaders to protect Arizona's working lands, food supply, & economy.
ALT Governor's Cabinet leadership at Santa Rita Experimental Range
Three new collaborative fuels reduction projects are starting this month!
Through our Good Neighbor Authority agreements, DFFM will be masticating, hand thinning and operating a timber sale on 7,000 acres across the @A_SNFs, @CoconinoNF and @PrescottNF. These treatments are designed to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health.
To view the full release: bit.ly/4AWT0ty
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Looking for something new? Come join our team!
Arizona Forestry is hiring for statewide positions including:
🔥Crew Captain - Flagstaff-area
🌲Forestry positions - Statewide
🧯Fire Marshals - Phoenix & Pinetop-Lakeside
For all current job openings & job description info - visit: azstatejobs.gov.
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It's that time of the year again. 🎡The @azstatefair kicks off today!
But before gates opened, Deputy State Fire Marshals were hard at work Wednesday conducting fire & life safety inspections to ensure everyone has a fun & safe experience.
Deputies will also be on site daily conducting inspections so you can enjoy all that deep-fried dessert goodness & your time at the fair with peace of mind.
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📷: Deputies with the Office of the State Fire Marshal conducting inspections at the Arizona State Fair prior to opening day.
AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management retweeted
New Good Neighbor Agreement with @azstateforestry expands restoration on the Kaibab National Forest, protects critical watersheds, and supports Arizona’s timber industry and rural economies. fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/newsr…
DFFM and @KaibabNF are partnering to execute the 14,000 acre Sunflower Project. Located south of Williams, the Sunflower Project is designed to reduce wildfire risk near communities, improve forest resiliency, and support Arizona's timber industry.
View the full release: bit.ly/4AihIEo
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This incident is now 100% contained at 1,215 acres. It has been placed in monitor status.
#CampwoodFire - 90% contained at 1,215 acres.
The fire received light precipitation Sunday night w/storms building up near the fire area today.
Two engines remain assigned & cont. patrolling across the fire's perimeter checking for any lingering heat.
🔥Fire started Sun. 8/23 by lightning strike
📍Loc: 5 mi. NE of Bagdad in Yavapai County
📷: Campwood Fire on Mon. 8/24
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#CampwoodFire - 90% contained at 1,215 acres.
The fire received light precipitation Sunday night w/storms building up near the fire area today.
Two engines remain assigned & cont. patrolling across the fire's perimeter checking for any lingering heat.
🔥Fire started Sun. 8/23 by lightning strike
📍Loc: 5 mi. NE of Bagdad in Yavapai County
📷: Campwood Fire on Mon. 8/24
#AZFire #AZForestry #YavapaiCounty
#CampwoodFire - remains 1,215 ac. & 82% contained.
Majority of firefighting resources released & returned to their home units. Two engine crews still assigned & spent the day patrolling the perimeter checking for lingering heat along the fire's edge. One interior smoke reported, but no threat to containment line.
Fire started Sun. 8/23 approx. 5 mi. NE of Bagdad.
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The #CampwoodFire is now 82% contained at 1,215 ac. The slight decrease in acreage is due to more accurate mapping.
Over the last few days a combination of aerial & hand ignitions helped bring the fire off Blue Mountain into flatter terrain allowing resources to safely go direct.
Mop up ops continue along east flank of fire.
#AZFire #AZForestry #YavapaiCounty
The #CampwoodFire stayed w/n its footprint overnight w/minimal smokes being reported. Fire received moderate rain on Friday which helped quiet activity overnight & thru the morning.
For Sat. hand crews finishing chipping work & mopping up along fire's edge. Resources starting to backhaul structure protection equipment.
All aerial & hand ignitions completed.
Fire at 1,219 ac. & 30% containment.
📍Loc: 5 mi. NE Badgad in Yavapai County
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