As a resident, you can make a big impact to improve your home’s resiliency in the face of wildfire. Use the tools provided below to learn how and why to prepare.
Learn the Basics of Wildfire Preparedness
Firewise
Understand why homes burn in wildfires.
Ready, Set, Go! NJ Action Guide
Be ready for wildfires & know when to go.
NJFFS Ember Awareness Video
Learn how embers threaten homes.
Smokey Bear Campfire Safety
Enjoy campfires responsibly.
Firewise Home Ignition Zone Map
Know your home ignition zones (HIZs).
NJFFS Homepage
Get to know the NJ Forest Fire Service.
Take Action to Protect Your Home
- Firewise Wildfire Preparedness Tips: Follow science-based tips to protect your home.
- Firewise How to Prepare Your Home Fact Sheet: Care for your home to improve safety.
- Firewise Home Ignition Zone Checklist: Maintain your home ignition zone to protect against wildfire.
- FACNET Improve Fire Outcomes Fact Sheet: Take actions towards wildfire resilience.
Want to Learn More?
- Eastern US Plant Selector Tool: Choose plants carefully to reduce wildfire risk.
- Firewise How to Prepare Your Home webpage: Dive deeper into content from the fact sheet above.
- Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network Blog: Stay engaged with stories of wildfire resilience.
- Northeast Wildfire Preparedness Resource Guide: Follow the region’s guide for wildfire preparedness.
Interested in Prescribed Burning?
- NJFFS Prescribed Burning webpage: Learn how prescribed burning is implemented in New Jersey.
- NJFFS Prescribed Burning FAQs: Answer common questions about prescribed burning in New Jersey.
- NJFFS Prescribed Burning Applications: Access applications for prescribed burning in New Jersey.
- NJFFS Prescribed Burning Notification Map: Stay informed about when and where prescribed burns happen.