Government Agencies
- Canadian Forest Service - The Canadian Forest Service promotes the sustainable development of Canada's forests and the competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector.
- Office of the Fire Marshal - The mission of the OFM is to contribute to an environment that is safe from fire and other public safety hazards by providing leadership and expertise in the reduction and elimination of these hazards.
- USDA Forest Service - The Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres
Associations
- Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre - CIFFC provides operational fire-control services, as well as management and information services to its member agencies.
- Canadian Forestry Association - For over 100 years The CFA has advocated the protection and wise use of Canada's forest, water and wildlife resources through public awareness and education programs.
- Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact - The GLFFC is between Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ontario and Manitoba in order to promote prevention, suppression and forest fire control in the Lake States region and adjacent areas of Canada.
- Ontario Forestry Association - The OFA is a non-profit, registered charity, dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of all aspects of Ontario's forests, and to develop commitment to stewardship of forest ecosystems.
- Ontario's Sunset Country - Outdoor adventure is in Northwest Ontario's Sunset Country. Covering a 60,000 square mile area of Ontario, Sunset Country offers some of the finest freshwater fishing and outdoor opportunities.
- Partners in Protection - Based in Alberta, Partners in Protection encourages proactive, community-based, initiatives to reduce fire losses and encourages safety in the wildland urban interface.
Education
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre - The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is dedicated to preserving the history of Bush Flying and Forest Protection in Canada.
- Focus on Forests/Fire (Ontario) - Focus on Forests is a forest education program for teachers, youth leaders, and resource professionals. Educating youth about ecosystems can help them make environmentally sound decisions.
- Official Smokey Bear Site - Smokey Bear’s message “Only YOU can prevent forest fires!” best remembered by young children, also applies to anyone who uses and enjoys our natural resources.
Fire Information
- Current Forest Fire Information and Images for Ontario - Forest fires have fast become a very common and dangerous occurrence in Ontario. This page has been created to keep travelers informed of where new fires have occurred in Ontario and across Canada.
- Forest Fires in Canada (Natural Resources Canada) - The challenge of managing fire in Canada is to find ways to effectively balance the positive ecological aspects of fire with the negative social and economic impacts.
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources - National Situation Report provides highlights and details of the current fire situation across the country. A weekly synopsis and prognosis is included.
- Wildland Fire Operations Research Centre - Our mission is wildfire operations research (including equipment, clothing). Research outputs are intended to benefit firefighters, fire managers, equipment manufacturers and service agencies.
Other Links
- Canadian Forestry Links - Links to several Canadian government, university, associations, companies, non-profit groups, websites regarding forestry, biodiversity, forest fires, forest products, sustainability, publications etc…
- Great Lakes Trash and Open Burning Website - This website’s mission is to reduce the practice of residential garbage burning within the Great Lakes Basin.
- Ontario's Fire Tower Lookouts: Preserving Their History - Ontario has a strong historical link to the forest, logging, fire fighting, forest rangers, and fire tower lookouts. Here is the history of our fire tower lookouts and the towermen that worked them.
- Ontario's Forests - Ontario’s forests gives and overview, plus detailed information about Ontario forest management, forest legislation, information for private landowners and links to relevant publications.
- Serifon - Serifon is a partnership between Sussex Downs College and East Sussex Fire and Rescue, promoting fire safety and responsible behaviour, primarily to young people.
