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Arizona Fire Information

Every year, 9 out of 10 wildland fires are started by humans. So be the 'one' and help us & do your part to prevent wildfires in Arizona. In 2024, 2,162 fires burned more than 280,000 acres on state, federal and tribal lands. Of those fires, more than 1,400 were determined to be human-caused. 

 

2024 DFFM Annual Wildland Fire Report

 

There is no 'wildfire season' anymore in Arizona. Fires can happen year-round. We stress the importance of prevention. We all need to work together to reduce wildfire risk across our great state. 

 

When working outdoors, always check the weather beforehand. Keep a water source and shovel nearby and never leave a burn unattended. If using any type of equipment that may throw sparks be sure its equipped with a spark arrester. When recreating - be a responsible camper. Know before you go - check land status and fire restriction information. If allowed - and having a campfire, put it out completely and make sure it's cool to the touch before walking away. Drown, stir, and repeat.

When towing a vehicle - take an extra minute to make sure tow chains are secure before hitting the road. Check your tires, as blowouts have been known to cause wildfires. And never, pull off into tall grasses. The undercarriage of your car can get very hot and start a wildfire if parked in dry vegetation.

 

And finally, protect your property. Create defensible space. Cut back trees, reduce dead fuels, keep your lawn cut and watered, and remove all flammable materials away from your home. 

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Arizona Fire Information 

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Arizona Department of Transportation - Traffic Info

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality - Wildfire Support 

 

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For fire information, tips, and agency updates - follow us on social media, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or download our *free* agency mobile phone application: https://www.apexmobile.net/app/azdffm/.

 

 

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Wildfire Equipment Program

Program Details

The Department of Forestry and Fire Management works to assist cooperating fire departments purchase equipment and supplies through the Defense Logistics Agency, or DLA, Wildfire Equipment Program. The program is available to all cooperators who have a current Intergovernmental Agreement, or IGA. 

 

The catalog items are not stocked in our facility, but are ordered and in most cases shipped direct from DLA supply depots. 

Program FAQs

Q: Who Can Order From this Program? 

A: All Department of Forestry and Fire Management cooperators who have a current IGA. 

 

Q: Why Order From this Program? 

A: While not trying to compete with the public sector, but these prices are generally lower. Also, the equipment is part of the National Fire Equipment System, or NFES, which means if you damage or destroy a DLA acquired item, it can be replaced on an incident where a supply unit has been set up and stocked. 

 

Q: Do the Prices Change From What's in the Current Catalog? 

A: Yes, but not often. As prices change, the order form price list is updated at posted to the website. Make sure you check your order from date with that on the website. There is also a 10% handling charge added to your order which covers administration costs of having the program available in Arizona. 

 

Q: Does the Personal Protective Equipment Meet NFPA 1977 Standards? 

A: Yes. Shirts, pants, gloves, helmets, shrouds, fire shelters - all meet the NFPA standard. 

 

Q: What if I Accidentally Order the Wrong Size or Item? Can it be Returned? 

A: Possibly. The item has to be returned to DLA and there is a 25% restocking fee. If it's a commonly ordered item, like shirts and pants, we will put it in our stock and give you a credit on your total order. 

 

Q: Can I Order Direct from GSA Advantage Instead of Going Through the Department of Forestry and Fire Management? 

A: In most cases, fire departments and other entities can order direct, but you will need to apply for an account and most likely will need a credit card to complete your purchases. There are a few items that are available on both DLA and GSA websites like garbage bags, batteries, fiber, and duct tape. 

 

For more information you can go to the GSA website. 

DLA Ordering 

Below are the forms you will need to place your order. It's beneficial if you save the forms to your computer first before starting to fill them out. 

 

2025 Wildland Fire Equipment Catalog 

2025 Wildland Fire Equipment Ordering Form 

 

You can mail, fax, or email this form to Brian Lauber with the DLA Wildfire Equipment Program: DLA Wildfire Equipment Program, 6781 E. Outlook Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85756. Or fax to: 520-628-5847

 

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Wildland Fire Suppression

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Dispatch

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Arizona Interagency Dispatch Center

 

(800) 309-7081 24/7 

 

2901 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027

 

Arizona Interagency Dispatch Center is responsible for the dispatching of statewide resources for wildland fire and all risk incidents. The Arizona Interagency Dispatch Center, located in Deer Valley, processes thousands of requests annually for operational and logistical support of initial and extended attack incidents.

 

The center mobilizes aircraft, crews, equipment, and personnel within the state and assists various federal and state agencies throughout the nation with resources. The center gathers intelligence on fire and all risk incidents across Arizona and disseminates numerous reports.

 

Firefighters, law enforcement officers, and public safety is the first priority of the center and all activities will reflect these commitments.

 

 

Predictive Services

  • Weather
  • Southwest Coordination Center Fire Potential Outlooks
  • NAFRI (National Advanced Fire & Resource Institute)
  • NIFC (National Interagency Fire Center)
  • National Wildland Coordinating Group

 

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Wildland Fire Courses

FEMA/NIMS Online Courses Available 

 

Additional classes can be found at the Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence and the National Fire Training websites.

 

Wildfire qualifications for individuals from the Arizona Department of  Forestry and Fire Management, as well as those working for Arizona fire departments, are reviewed by the Arizona Wildfire Qualifications (Red Card) Review Committee. Recommendations are then forwarded to the State Fire Management Officer who is the only person authorized by the State Forester to sign qualifications cards at the Single Resource Boss Level and above in operations, at the Unit Leader Level and above in other ICS functions, for the Firewise Communities Advisor and Assessor positions, and the Structure Protection Specialist.

 

If you need to request access to the IQS website, training or production, please contact Susan Burger @ 623-445-0274 ext. 220. To access the IQS production click on the logo below.

 

 

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Fire Experience Form

Wildfire Qualifications Review Committee Meeting Information

 

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Aviation

The Department of Forestry and Fire Management has access to multiple types of wildland firefighting aircraft, including Single Engine Air Tankers, fixed-wing Air Attack, Very Large Air Tankers (VLATs), and helicopters. 

 

Retardant Drop on Tee Fire - AZ                           

 

DFFM manages both the SEATs and Air Attack platforms at local airports for tactical, reconnaissance, and firefighting support. The agency contracts with the US Forest Service for use of the heavy air tankers, including the Very Large Air Tankers (VLATs) and Large Air Tankers (Lats). DFFM works with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for use of their aircraft to provide supplemental helicopter and fixed wing aviation assets to support the firefighting mission. DFFM's aviation staff provide wildland fire related support including coordination, equipment, and training to DPS and the Arizona Army National Guard.

 

DFFM manages SEAT bases out of Buckeye, Marana, and Wickenburg during the summer months. SEATs can operate from smaller, shorter and mostly non-congested municipal runways. Effective pre-positioning of these smaller, specialized aircraft allow for the rapid response and deployment of aerial fire retardant drops on wildfires. This close support and fast action keeps fires smaller and results in lower firefighting costs.

 

In 2024, DFFM SEATs supported 70 fires statewide, more than double the amount of incident support from 2023. DFFM's aircraft delivered 150,000 gallons of retardant to support State, USFS, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Affairs fires. For additional information on DFFM's Aviation Platform check out the agency's2024 Annual Report. 
 

Bucket Drop During Drill   Retardant Drop on Mulberry Fire

Agency Drones 

In 2019, DFFM began its agency drone program to help with wildland fire recon and suppression efforts. The drones are another critical tool firefighters can use to help with situational awareness, data gathering, mapping, and heat sensing. The agency has also implemented drones as part of the prescribed burn planning process. 

 

***Due to safety reasons, drones cannot fly when other aircraft are being utilized on a fire. Anyone caught flying a drone over a wildfire can face fines and possible confiscation of the equipment. 

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Community Wildfire Protection Planning

Destructive wildland fires in 2002 were a catalyst for Congress to pass the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (HFRA) in 2003.

 

The intent of the HFRA was to provide funding and guidance for better forest management practices throughout wildland areas and the wildland urban interface.

 

One of the key outcomes of the HFRA was to incentivize communities to create a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, simply known as a CWPP.

 

An approved CWPP can influence and prioritize future funding for hazardous fuel reduction projects, including where and how federal agencies implement fuel reduction projects on federal lands.

 

More information on CWPPs can be found on the national Forests and Rangelands website. 

 

Three Basic Criteria for CWPPs

  • Collaboration: A CWPP must be collaboratively developed by local and state government representatives, in consultation with federal agencies and other interested parties.
  • Prioritized Fuel Reduction: A CWPP must identify and prioritize areas for hazardous fuel reduction treatments and recommend the types and methods of treatment that will protect one or more at-risk communities and essential infrastructure.
  • Treatment of Structural Ignitability: A CWPP must recommend measures that homeowners and communities can take to reduce the ignitability of structures throughout the area addressed by the plan.

 

CWPP Guidance Requirements - Updated 2024 

***New*** CWPP Template

*A more detailed template is available upon request

 

Every year, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management analyzes communities across the state to determine which ones are at risk for a catastrophic wildfire. To see the list of communities at risk, please visit our Arizona At Risk Community page. 

 

However, through programs, such as Firewise USA, we work with communities, HOAs, and municipalities to evaluate their risk factors, and if necessary, take the imperative steps of working to reduce the chances of devastating wildfires burning through their communities. 

 

We also provide grant funding to help communities pay for fuels mitigation work in their area. The Department of Forestry and Fire Management also develops and implements project work across the state to reduce hazardous fuels and maintain the health of our forests. 

 

For additional information on the CWPP processes or procedures email CWPP Program Coordinator Karl Gehrke: [email protected].

 

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Fire Equipment - Federal Excess Property Program

Through the USDA Forest Service Cooperative Federal Excess Property Program, the Department of Forestry and Fire Management acquires - at no charge - federal excess property and refurbishes them into wildland fire suppression equipment and vehicles. In turn, this equipment is used to support Arizona and cooperating, statewide fire departments in building firefighting capacity throughout the state.
 
Currently, there are 333 refurbished pieces of equipment - from the Federal Excess Personal Property - on loan to rural Arizona fire departments and fire crews. The wildland equipment provided to fire departments is valued at nearly $9 million dollars. The USFS also provides cooperative grant funds to further support the operation of DFFM's equipment shop.
 
All of the engines shown below were refurbished and issued to their respective departments through DFFM's Federal Excess Property Firefighting Program. 
              
              
 
Before and After Photo - Wildland Type 4 Engine -  Buckeye Valley Fire Department
              
 
Before and After Photo - Wildland Type 4 Engine - Kearny Fire Department
 
              
 
Before and After Photo - Wildland Type 5 Engine - Nutrioso Fire Department
 
If you are an Arizona fire department interested in information about the Federal Excess Property Program, please contact the Department of Forestry and Fire Management district in your area. 
 
 
 
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Fire Suppression

 

Sawmill Fire Aerial     Fort Grant Crew on Goodwin Fire
 

 


The Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides fire protection to 22-million acres of state and private lands, and responds to other lands under cooperative agreement.  Forestry and Fire dispatches resources statewide for wildland fire and also sends state and local resources to

wildfires in other states through federal agreements. The agency has ready access to over 3,000 local fire fighting vehicles and more than 2,700 trained state and local wildland firefighters plus substantial national resources from federal agencies.
 

Forestry and Fire also maintains in-house fire command and firefighting capabilities through the qualifications of its own employees, an inmate fire crew program, and the most recent addition, the Phoenix crew - a post release crew. 
 

 

 

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Arizona State Wildfire Information

Year to Date Data:  

 

January 1, 2025 - April 7, 2025: 291 fires - 5,802 acres burned

January 1, 2024 - April 7, 2024: 89 fires - 4,017 acres burned

 

Annual Data: 

 

2022: 1,248 wildfires - 145,422 acres burned 

 

2021: 1,774 wildfires - 524,428 acres burned

 

2020: 2,519 wildfires - 978,519 acres burned 

 

***YTD and annual data reflect state, federal, and tribal jurisdiction reports***

Data provided through the Arizona Dispatch Center 

 

Roadside Fire Data 

Every year, we continue to respond to fires caused by dragging chains, tire blowouts and other vehicle-related incidents. This DFFM roadside fire map allows us to determine where we have the most issues with wildland fires on the roadways. We use this data to formulate where we need to provide additional prevention patrols during times of peak fire activity and to assist with roadside fire prevention marketing campaigns. 

 

2024 Roadside Fire Data

 

Driving and Wildfire Prevention Tips: 

  • Always check your tow chains to ensure they are secure. One spark is all it takes from a dragging chain to start a wildfire. 
  • Before getting on the road, check that your vehicle is in good working order, including the tires. Tire blowouts have also been known to cause wildfires. 
  • Never pull your vehicle off the road into vegetation. The undercarriage of the vehicle is extremely hot and can start a fire. 
  • Do not throw cigarette butts out the window. Keep our state free of litter and wildfires. 

 

Additional Wildland Fire-Related Information 

  • Arizona Wildland Fire Equipment Mobilization Guide 
  • AZ Burns Planned for Today
  • AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality 
  • AZ Emergency Information Network

Southwest Interagency Coordination Center 

  • SWCC Morning Situation Report 
  • SWCC Twitter - @SWCCNewsNotes
  • SWCC Summary SIT Report - By Ownership

National Products and Websites 

  • National Situation Report
  • Inciweb
  • IROC Self Status
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