• Frequently Asked Questions about Wildfires 

• Campfire Tips 

• Wildfire Safety Tips

• The Firewise Home Page

• Fire Safety Public Service Announcements

• A Guide to Designing Zoning & Building Standards for Local Officials

• Wildfire: Are You and Your Home Prepared?

• Obtaining a Burning Permit
Many communities now ban open burning in some areas. Listed here are agencies you can call to find out if you are in a no burn area, or to get a permit.

• Open burning of grass clippings or leaves.

• Air Quality Regulations

• Firewood/Fuelwood

• State Forest Fire Law (Part 515, 451 PA 1994)

• History & Ecology of Fire in Michigan

• Michigan Volunteer Fire Assistance

• Michigan Wildfire Information

• Prescribed Fire in Michigan State Parks

• Wildfire Protection

• Current Palmer Drought Indices

• Smokey Bear Activity Book 

• The Official Smokey Homepage

• Daily National Situation Report 

• Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact

• Michigan Interagency Wildland Fire Protection Assoc.

• Michigan Prescribed Fire Council