Wildland fires can be catastrophic for forests but also for the homeowner and his property. Fires are often caused by natural factors, but by far, the largest cause of wildfires is man-related. Acting in a more responsible way and thinking wildfire prevention will hopefully reduce the number of wildfires contributed by man.

Preventing forest fires is everybody's responsibility!

The Northeast Compact Prevention and Education Working Team (PEWT) offers some ways to do so. See the Prevention section for more information.

Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Compact Annual Winter Meeting

When: January 24 - 26, 2012

Where: Merry Manor Inn, South Portland, Maine

Fore more information, including prices for vendors, please contact the NFFPC executive director, Tom Parent at neccompact@fairpoint.net or the Prevention and Education Team Chairperson, Jim Esden at Jim.esden@state.vt.us.