dffm.az.gov The Arizona Forest Resource Assessment, and the Arizona Forest Resource Strategy are documents that help guide the work of the Agency.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides resources for the prevention and suppression of wildland fire on State Trust Land and private property located outside incorporated communities. The agency provides services for fire prevention, urban and community forestry, forest stewardship, forest health, utilization and marketing, and has a wide variety of grants available. The A
11/04/2025
New fuels reduction projects will begin this week near Snowflake, Sahuarita, and Fountain Hills!
All three of these projects are designed to reduce the risk of devastating wildfire impacting communities and improve habitat for native species.
For more details: https://bit.ly/4qAodNP
11/03/2025
Ignitions are now complete on the Crusher Prescribed Fire southwest of Flagstaff. Crews were able to treat 70-acres. Smoke off the project is lifting and dispersing favorably.
The purpose of the broadcast burn was to reduce stagnant vegetation piles, clean the forest floor, and protect healthy Ponderosa pine stands. While at the same time, the project reduces the threat of catastrophic fire to nearby communities.
Drivers along State Route 89A in the area of the project should use caution on the road due to the potential for drifting smoke.
Crusher RX is located 9 miles west of Kachina Village, 10 miles south/southwest of Flagstaff along SR 89A.
11/03/2025
Update as of 1230 pm: Ignitions are finished on the east side of the highway. Firing operations now starting on the west side of SR-89A. Drivers in the area should proceed with caution. Electronic signs along roadway to alert drivers of RX burn in progress.
This is a low intensity burn to reduce overgrown fuel on State Trust land to benefit wildfire risk reduction.
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Firing operations are underway on the 65-acre Crusher Prescribed Fire project west of Kachina Village and southwest of Flagstaff.
This is a one-day burn designed to reduce the threat of catastrophic fire to nearby communities and improve the health of the forest.
The project is located along SR-89A and drivers should use caution in the area due to possible drifting smoke.
For more information: https://bit.ly/4ohOIWY
10/31/2025
When the forest conjures its own Halloween spirits🧙🏻
Some say that’s just smoke among the shadows and others swear they see a witch keeping watch among the trees.
Either way, the night’s alive with a little magic - and maybe a touch of mischief.
🎃🪄👻
Enjoy your night tonight and be safe!
10/30/2025
Starting November 3, Arizona Forestry plans to conduct two prescribed fire projects southwest of Flagstaff.
🔥Crusher RX: 65 acres, located along SR-89A, and southwest of Flagstaff. Ignitions planned for the morning of Monday, 11/3, with the potential for drifting smoke across the highway. Electronic signs are out to warn drivers of the project work.
🔥Rogers Lake RX: 150 acres, located northwest of Rogers Lake and southwest of Flagstaff. Ignitions are also planned for the morning with smoke expected to push to the northeast.
Both projects are one-day projects that provide wildfire risk reduction and also help restore the health of the forests.
Arizona Forestry works closely with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to mitigate smoke impacts to nearby communities. All prescribed fire projects must have approval from ADEQ prior to ignitions.
For more information: https://bit.ly/4ohOIWY
The calendar says October, but Mother Nature seems to disagree. And as we've said before, fire is no longer a 'season' in Arizona.
Even in the fall, fire activity continues across Arizona. Down south, two of our wildland fire crews are assigned to the Stanford Fire supporting the Coronado National Forest and their suppression efforts.
Crews are going direct at 8,000 feet.
The Coronado NF reported as of today, Wednesday, October 29, the 160-acre fire, located within the Chiricahua Wilderness, has transitioned to a Type 3 incident.
For updates on the Stanford Fire, visit the U.S. Forest Service – Coronado National Forest page or Inciweb.
📷: Captain Chris Rubio, Arizona Forestry Tucson Crew
DFFM staff are in attendance at the Arizona Wildland Urban Interface Conference in Prescott this week.
We’re enjoying listening, learning, and collaborating with our partners across our great state.
Director Tom Torres spoke about DFFM’s work to mitigate the impact of catastrophic wildfire on communities across Arizona. He touched on the years of fuels mitigation work around the town of Greer, which ended up being pivotal when the Greer Fire ignited earlier this year.
10/29/2025
Make sure your halloween isn't extra spooky this year...
Be sure your decorations are far from open flames, and use glow sticks or lights instead of candles in jack-o-lanterns!
10/27/2025
Arizona Forestry wants to give a big shout out to the Boulder Heights subdivision in Scottsdale for becoming the newest community to join the Firewise USA family.
Boulder Heights residents have done their parts to decrease the threat of wildfires in and around their homes and are committed to continuing this effort in the future.
Thank you for your support of the program and your collaborative efforts to safeguard your homes and livelihoods.
ℹ️For more information on the Firewise USA program visit: https://dffm.az.gov/fire/prevention/firewise
📧If you would like more information on how to get your community on board, contact us at [email protected].
📷: Boulder Heights resident Marianne Cox and Arizona Forestry Prevention Captain Chris Reed.
NFPA’s Wildfire and Firewise USA Programs Scottsdale Fire Department
10/24/2025
It really BUGS us when folks transport firewood! ✋
Out-of-state wood can house invasive pests, such as the Emerald Ash Borer, that can harm Arizona's forests. Buy it local, burn it local! 🌲
10/21/2025
As we prepare for the upcoming prescribed fire season, one of the most critical aspects of planning is weather.
Weather dictates the plan, the process, and implementation. If the weather is not favorable or conducive to burning, we have to postpone, whether that's out of public and firefighter safety, or even project effectiveness.
One of the tools we use to track or gather weather trends, like winds, relative humidity levels, and temperatures is through a Remote Automatic Weather Station or RAWS. Recently, and ahead of our Cherry Prescribed Fire in Oracle, a few Battalion Chiefs set up one of our portable RAWS units to collect weather data before, during, and after the project.
The agency has both portable and stationary RAWS across the state to help gather weather information for both prescribed fire projects and wildfires.
The RAWS data is easily captured in real time allowing for more accurate and safer project planning and implementation.
10/19/2025
We’re so excited to celebrate DFFM Director Tom Torres being named Best Green Leader of 2025! Under Tom’s leadership, DFFM has increased acres of fuel reduction, Firewise communities, and schools & buildings inspected by the State Fire Marshal.
The wait is over! 🌟 Our new issue is here, celebrating Arizona’s changemakers!
We honor the Best of Arizona 2025 winners, trailblazers redefining what it means to live green in the desert. 🏜️💚 Explore their stories and celebrate the power or community-driven change.
October issue out NOW. Check out our website🔗
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