Firewise addresses the risk of homes in the wildland/urban interface to wildland fire.  Every year more homes and cabins are built in Minnesota's forested areas where wildfires occur regularly.  Existing firefighting resources are less able to protect everyone's property while trying to control a wildfire. The firewise program strives to educate you the homeowner about steps you can take to help protect your home from an approaching wildfire. You do not need to feel helpless if you live in the wildland/urban interface.  Firewise can help you minimize the risks of damage or destruction from a wildfire.

Risk assessments can be conducted by your local fire department.  If you are unsure of who to contact with your local fire department, you can contact Bill Brink the Itasca County Firewise Coordinator at 218-360-1114 or at Bill.Brink@co.itasca.mn.us.