Sierra National Forest
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![[Logo]: U.S. Forest Service Logo](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081008173923im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/local-resources/images/logos/usda-fs-shield.gif){kind=small}
Fire and AviationINCIDENT INFORMATIONThere are several fires burning on the forest at the moment. For additional information on the progress of the fires, please visit our Current Conditions page.
FIRE PREVENTIONIf you own a home or a vacation rental
in the foothills or Sierra Nevada Mountains
you can take steps to ensure you structure
is fire safe. SMOKEY BEARFor over 50 years Smokey Bear has been
sharing his fire prevention message with
us. Smokey has lots of information and
things for children to do. CAMPFIRE RESTRICTION MAPSPlease contact one of the forest offices or ranger stations for updated map information. OTHER FIRE LINKS |
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![[Photograph]: An air tanker is dropping retardant on a fire. The fire is not visible.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081008173923im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/global-websites/images/stock/i_pic19.jpg)
One
of the major responsibilities of the
Forest Service is to provide firefighting
resources to protect our public lands
and adjacent communities. The Sierra
National Forest has about 200 firefighters
who are employed on hot shot crews, fire
engines, helicopters, air tankers, and
fire lookouts. 
![[Photograph]: National Interagency Fire Center Logo](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081008173923im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/global-websites/images/logos/nifc.gif)
Located
in Boise, Idaho, US Forest Service - Sierra National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 13 August 2008 at 12:37:45 EDT