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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
Fire Management
 

Fire has been a part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for thousands of years. Its presence is important for wildlife habitat, nutrient recycling, plant diversity, and overall landscape health. Fire managers at Grand Teton National Park seek to strike a balance between restoring and maintaining natural processes associated with fire, and protecting human life and property.

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Fire News
Current news releases on fire incidents

 
Fire Stories
Highlights of fire management programs
 

Fire Jobs
Available positions & application processes

 
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fire as a management tool
 

Interagency Fire Management
Interagency partnership profile

 
Fire Plans & Policies
Policies guiding NPS fire management activities
 
Fire Education and Information
Web links to fire education topics
 
www.tetonfires.com
Interagency fire news
 
Fire Prevention
Tips to reduce human-caused fires in the park
 
National Interagency Fire Center 
Current and archived wildland fire information
 
NPS Fire & Aviation Management
National Park Service fire information
View of the Tetons from Snake Rvier overlook
News Releases
Find out what's happening at Grand Teton.
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Maps
Park maps to help you plan your visit.
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Plan a Safe Visit
Learn about wildlife, driving, weather, and recreational safety in the park.
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Pronghorn  

Did You Know?
Did you know that pronghorns are the fastest mammals in the western hemisphere? They can run up to 70 mph, but do not like to jump fences! In the summer, pronghorn live along Antelope Flats Road, but in fall they migrate almost 200 miles to central Wyoming.

Last Updated: July 30, 2008 at 18:37 EST