Vacant, Forestry Assistance Specialist, Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC)
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Mike West, Forest Prevention and Mitigation, Flathead National Forest - Mike is incredibly knowledgeable and familiar with all aspects of fuels & fire. If you live near the Flathead National Forest & are curious about work planned or underway, call Ph: (406) 758-3539 or Email michael.b.west@usda.gov

Carrie Johnson, Montana West Economic Development, Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program Manager - The NW MT Hazardous Fuels Program provides funding to offset the cost of fuels reduction. Call to find out if there is funding available in your area. Ph: (406) 257-7711 or Email carrie@dobusinessinmontana.com

Sean Johnson, District Conservationist - The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has funding available in certain areas to offset the cost of fuels reduction and improve forest health. Ph: (406) 752-4242 x3318 or Email sean.johnson@usda.gov

Lincoln Chute, Flathead County Fire Service Area Manager, Flathead County Office of Emergency Services (OES) - Lincoln leads effort to update the Flathead Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and works with the Sheriff’s Dept on evacuation planning. Ph: (406) 758-5563

Ben Devall, Chief of Big Mountain Fire Department is working hard to reduce risk and build the community Firewise network on Big Mountain. Ph: (406) 862-3748

Kellie Kulseth, Community Preparedness Specialist for the Kalispell Unit, DNRC provides wildfire home risk assessments. Call to schedule! Ph: 406-751-2270 or Email: Kellie.KulsethBarker@mt.gov