Mark Twain National Forest
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Reservations Many cabins and campgrounds on National Forests can be reserved ahead of time by phone or online. |
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Eastern Area Coordination Center (EACC) EACC monitors wildfire potential, weather, and wildland fire use within the Eastern Region. |
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Evaluations/Comments are Welcome |
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Fire / Aviation Information
Contact:
The Forest provides support to fire detection flights by the state. We host fire training and coordinate with local fire fighters to stand-by during high fire danger season to support the National Fire suppression efforts.
If you have questions please contact Dave Mosher, our Fire Coordinator at 573-341-7484.
Missouri /Iowa Interagency Coordination Center
What is "Fire season"?
FIRE SEASON is the time of year when weather and vegetation conditions combine to make wildland fires more likely within a given area.
Statistics show that, on Mark Twain National Forest, danger of wildland fires increases from February 1 through May 15, and October 10 through December 10.
If you have questions about current fire danger on a particular Ranger District, please contact that office.
Fire Danger ratings are now located on the Current Conditions Page.(Click Here)
Fire Danger Descriptors are listed below
National Fire Plan
Missouri/Iowa Coordination Center
Operation Forest Arson is a cooperative effort among
Conservation Federation of Missouri, Mo Dept of Conservation, and USDA Forest Service.
Rewards are offered for arrest and conviction of arsonists.
Call 1-800-392-1111 to report arson.
Fire Danger Descriptors
Fire Danger Rating /Color Code - Description
Low/Green - Fuels do not ignite readily from small firebrands although a more intense heat source, such as lighting, may start fires in duff or punky wood. Fires in open cured grasslands may burn freely a few hours after rain, but wood fires spread slowly by creeping or smoldering, and burn in irregular fingers. There is little danger of spotting.
Moderate/Blue - Fires can start from accidental causes, but with the exception of lighting fires in some areas, the number of starts is generally low. Fires in open cured grasslands will burn briskly and spread rapidly on windy days. Timber fires spread slowly to moderately fast. The average fire is of moderate intensity, although heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot. Short-distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent. Fires are not likely to become serious and control is relatively easy.
High/Yellow - All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. High-intensity burning may develop on slopes or in concentrations of fine fuels. Fires may become serious and their control difficult unless they are attacked successfully while small.
Very High/Orange - Fires start easily from all causes and immediately after ignition, spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in light fuels may develop high intensity such as long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds when they burn into heavier fuels.
Extreme/Red - Fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. Development into high intensity burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in very high fire danger class.
US Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest
Last modified: Thursday, 14 February 2008
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain