FireSafe Flathead Monthly Meeting
We connect on the 4th Thursday of each month and all are welcome! Contact Ali at aulwelling@mt.gov for an agenda & meeting invite.
FireSafe Flathead Monthly Meeting
We connect the 4th Thursday of each month and all are welcome! Contact Ali 751-2246 or at aulwelling@mt.gov for an agenda & meeting invite.
Preparing for Wildfire in the Swan Valley
Swan Valley Connections is hosting a presentation and discussion addressing how to prepare for wildfire this season and every season. Join us on Zoom! Link to be shared closer to the date. Call Swan Valley Connections for more or check out their website here: https://www.swanvalleyconnections.org/events
FireSafe Flathead Monthly Meeting
FireSafe Flathead connects on the 4th Thursday of each month and all are welcome! Contact Ali at aulwelling@mt.gov or firesafeflathead@gmail.com for an agenda & meeting invite.
Pile Burning Workshop
Swan Valley Connections and DNRC Service Forestry will cover how to build and safely burn slash piles when managing a forested property. To find out more and register, check out https://www.swanvalleyconnections.org/events
Era of Megafires
The Lincoln County Fire Safe Council is hosting the 1-hour Era of Megafires film at the Dome Theatre in Libby. The film will be followed by a Q & A session and discussion with local fire management partners. Call Lincoln County Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator Marcel Getz at 406-283-3538 for more!
When, where, and how to burn debris piles
Thinning & fuels reduction can generate piles of natural debris that may be treated or removed while complying with burn seasons & air quality concerns. Learn when, how, and where to build piles that will burn quick, clean, and safely. Fire historian & instructor Rick Trembath and Community Preparedness Specialist Ernie Nace will present information and answer any questions you may have. Call 751-2246 for more!
FireSafe Flathead Monthly Meeting
FireSafe Flathead connects the 4th Thursday of each month and all are welcome! Contact Ali at aulwelling@mt.gov for an agenda & Zoom meeting invite.
Preparing for Wildfire Season in NW Montana
Join us as we present & discuss the range of actions we can all take to be better prepared for fire season in Montana:
-Fire history & fire seasons— what to expect & where to get information
-Ignition resistance, the Home Ignition Zone, and wildfire home risk assessments
-Forest health, wildfire resilience, & financial assistance to offset the cost of fuels reduction
-Emergency & evacuation planning
-Fire Adapted Communities & benefits of working together
-Local resources available
There will be ample time for questions, handouts to take home, & an opportunity to connect with local agency partners! Call 751-2246 for more information.
Location: Flathead Valley Community College, Arts and Technology Building - AT139 (downstairs). 6-8pm
FireSafe Flathead Monthly Meeting
We connect on the 4th Thursday of each month and all are welcome! Contact Ali at aulwelling@mt.gov for an agenda and Zoom meeting invite.
FireSafe Flathead monthly meeting
We connect the 4th Thursday of each month and all are welcome! Contact Ali at aulwelling@mt.gov for the agenda & Zoom meeting invite.
FireSafe Flathead September Meeting
This month, weather dependent, we will meet outdoors to connect! Contact Ali at 751-2246 for details.
FireSafe Flathead monthly meeting
We meet the 4th Thursday of each month and all are welcome!
FireSafe MARIN Webinar - Defensible Space
Firesafe MARIN has been hosting a webinar series once a month. This month Battalion Chief & Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Specialist Todd Lando will cover Creating Defensible Space. Check it out HERE.
Monthly Meeting (via Zoom)
We meet the 4th Thursday of each month. While we usually do meet in person, we are still meeting virtually due to Covid concerns. Thank you for understanding! Contact Ali at 751-2246 for an agenda with the Zoom invite and link.
January meeting
We meet the 4th Thursday of each month from 9-11 unless otherwise scheduled. Out of concerns for safety for all, we will continue to meet virtually using Zoom and links are sent out with the agenda. If you would like to attend contact Ali at 751-2246!
Pile burning for landowners webinar
Prescribed Pile Burning for Landowners Webinar
Thursday, November 19 from 6-7:30pm
Hosted by Dr. Peter Kolb, MSU Extension Forestry Specialist, this 1-hr virtual program will cover the theory, methodology and practice of constructing and burning slash piles on your property. This is a safe way to dispose of your unwanted forest fuels if certain guidelines and local permits are followed. Expect a fast-paced program that will allow for questions at the end.
Webinar is FREE but pre-registration is required: https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wpEDedTPtlX37f
A Zoom link will be sent out after registration. Contact Christina Oppegard at christina.oppegard@mso.umt.edu or call 406-243-2773 with any questions.
North Fork Firewise Day
During this annual meeting the 1 hour, wildfire documentary “Era of Megafires” will be shown with discussion to follow. This video will address fire history, forest regimes, changing climate, wildfire response, mechanical treatments, prescribed fire, air quality, home assessments, and more. It will cover actions we can all take to better prepare our homes, families and communities for a large scale wildfire. To view a short trailer of this video please visit ……https://vimeo.com/248070355
Other topics to be discussed …….
Presentation by Byron Bonney - Byron has years of experience with the Bitterroot Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Fuels Program and USFS.
2019 Fire Season projections
Community Wildfire Protection Plan actions and updates
Era of Megafires Presentation & Discussion & Chilli Dog Feed
Here is a short trailer of the video.
"Era of Megafires" video presentation & discussion
FireSafe Montana, Olney Fire Department and Stillwater State Forest are bringing the wildfire documentary, “Era of Megafires” to their area residents. This 1 hour video will discuss the increasing threat of large fires and what we can do to prepare our families, homes, and communities.
"Era of Megafires" video Presentation & Discussion
FireSafe Flathead, Somers Fire Department and Lakeside Fire Department have teamed up to bring the award winning documentary “Era of Megafires” to their area residents. This video will discuss ways that we can all prepare our families, homes, and communities for wildfire. There will be local emergency personnel at the event to answer any questions you may have after the video. There will be door prizes and a chainsaw raffle.
Era of Megafires Presentation & Discussion
Come join us for a viewing of this award winning documentary “Era of Megafires”. This video will discuss how we can prepare our families, homes, and communities for wildfire. Following the video there will be time for Questions and Answers with your local emergency personnel. There will also be door prizes and a chainsaw raffle.
Family Forestry Expo
Come enjoy a day outdoors. There will be demonstrations at 10:30 and 1:30. Hands on activities all day. Forest Walks. Free Logging camp lunch. Please NO DOGS. We will have a table display, stop by and say hello.
"Era of Megafires" video presentation & Discussion
Here is a short trailer of the video.
Community Wildfire Event - Many Lakes and area HOA's
This event is for all area residents that are interested in learning more about projects that have taken place in the past, and future projects coming up, to better prepare the area for a large wildfire. This event will give locals the chance to meet neighbors and individuals who are leading the charge on this very important subject. Residents will also learn steps that they can take personally to prepare their property.