Minnesota Incident Command System - MNICS

09/10/2026

As of today, September 9, 2026, the National Preparedness Level has decreased to 3 (PL 3). This decrease is due to continued improving fire weather conditions across multiple geographic areas, increasing availability of all nationally shared resource types and light ordering through the National Interagency Coordination Center.

🔥Read more NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

09/09/2026

MNICS is now accepting applications for all MNICS Type 3 Incident Management Team positions for the upcoming 2027 season.

With four assignments in Minnesota during the 2026 season, our MNICS Teams are in demand!

The MNICS Type 3 Incident Management Teams provide a great opportunity to get involved and practice your hard earned incident command system and leadership skills.

Don't Delay...Apply Today!

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity supporting incident management response in Minnesota and beyond. The application window is open through October 23, 2026. Learn more at https://mnics.org/wpress/.

09/04/2026

National Fire News: September 4, 2026. Yesterday, 92 new fires were reported nationwide, including three new large fires. Firefighters are currently working to contain 77 large fires, with 18,401 firefighters and support personnel assigned to incidents nationwide.

Due to improving fire weather conditions across multiple geographic areas, increased availability of most nationally shared resource types, and a significant decline in resource ordering through the National Interagency Coordination Center, the National Preparedness Level decreased to four (PL 4), effective September 4 at 7:30 a.m. MDT, after 48 consecutive days at national PL 5.

The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC), composed of wildland fire representatives from each agency at NIFC, establishes the national preparedness level. Factors they consider include number of IMTs committed, total number of resources committed, how many large fires are burning, how many geographic areas have activity, and the time of year, plus any unusual circumstances identified by this group of seasoned fire managers. Explore PL information: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information

More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information

📷Little Giant Fire (Donavan Smith), InciWeb

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Resources and help are available to northern Minnesota communities impacted by this summer’s wildfires.

We’ve created a 2026 wildfire recovery resources page to make it easier for residents, businesses and communities to find assistance in one place. The page includes recovery, business and insurance resources.

Check out the page and learn more: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/programs/disaster-recovery/2026-wildfire-recovery-resources

08/24/2026

⚠️Campfire restrictions removed ⚠️

The DNR reduced burning restrictions effective August 24 at 12:01 pm for Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties. Recent rain has reduced the chances of wildfires in this area caused by campfires or open burning.

This means:
➡️Campfires are allowed.
➡️Permits are required for vegetative debris burning. This includes any fire larger than 3 feet by 3 feet or one not contained within a fire ring that burns leaves, grass, branches, or other vegetative debris.
➡️The DNR will continue to monitor fire danger and local conditions and adjust county-specific burning restrictions as necessary.

With dry conditions in many areas across the state, and fall just around the corner, it’s important to continue to follow wildfire prevention tips such as proper campfire safety and use caution when doing outdoor activities that create heat or sparks. Check fire danger conditions and current burning restrictions mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions