Ok, folks. We know the warmer weather makes those with cabin fever want to get outside and do something “productive”! Burning off those leaves from last Fall might sound like a good idea but we will certainly caution you to be super careful. Especially, as spring-like weather brings in unpredictable winds to advance your fire beyond its burn zone. Arkansas Forestry Division has classes on prescribed burning for landowners to help you plan and prepare for safe burning on your property. Check them out for a class on safe burning if you have some land to clear or need to cleanup the overgrowth. It could save you a lot of effort to burn safely and save you the error of failing to control your fire. Check them out for future classes to see what can help you burn safely on your property.

Stay Safe!

Arkansas Forestry Division

Are you a landowner interested in learning how to use prescribed fire safely and effectively on your property? Join us for the Qualified Prescribed Burner Course and gain essential fire management skills.

The next training is this week, and there’s still time to register!

When: February 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Franklin County Forestry Division Work Center in Ozark, AR

Register for this week’s training and explore future opportunities here: https://loom.ly/GY63eu8

It is really cold out and icy conditions make everything more difficult. Stay inside to keep warm and avoid driving if you can until crews can clear the roads effectively.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday with family and friends. Please remember those that are working to protect us and are away from their families working a shift at a fire station, on police patrol, dispatching help, working in healthcare, keeping vital services running, or serving in our military. We are thankful for you and for all that serve the greater good so we can enjoy these very holidays that mean so much with our loved ones. Merry Christmas!,

Fire season is here. We have already started seeing structure fires, camper/RV fires, alternative heating fires and even a Christmas tree fire. Yikes. When the weather gets colder things that burn in your home (fireplace, candles, electric heat) and appliances made for outside use ( fan forced/radiant propane, kerosene heaters) and others can fail in a big way leading to fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.

We ask you to be super safe and only heat with safe methods. Be sure to follow instructions of heating appliances, have your chimney/wood stove cleaned and inspected and to keep your heat sources away from any type of flammables.

We’re hoping for a happy and peaceful holiday season and are sure you are as well. Be careful! Stay safe!