Fire Management

  • Fire Management

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    Information about Fire Resources on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

  • Fire Information

    2020 Poeville Fire near Reno, Nevada

    Fire information and wildfire updates for Nevada and a portion of eastern California

  • Fire Restrictions

    Fire Restrictions

    Stay informed about fire restrictions or closures that are in place before heading out to enjoy the Forest.

  • Fire Prevention

    Smokey Bear balloon rising up over neighborhood homes

    The prevention program educateds the public on their roles and responsibilities to help decrease the number of human-caused fires.

  • Prescribed Fire

    Firefighter using drip torch on the fire line

    Details about how the Forest uses prescribed fire to improve forest health and protect local communities from extreme wildfires.

  • Job Opportunities

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    Interested in becoming a wildland firefighter for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest? Join the men and women who protect millions of acres of National Forest System lands.

Features

MEET BRUTUS: A Blast from the Past

Brutus the Fire Engine at Hot August Nights

Brutus is a 62-year-old International B-160 Harvester Model 56 Fire Engine who, though since retired from operational service, still has a propensity for supporting the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

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Going to Great Heights for Fire Prevention

Smokey Bear Balloon

Since 1993, the Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon has been working hard to inspire Americans to prevent wildfires. The Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign is the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, educating generations of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires.

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