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The mission of the Division of Forestry Fire Management Program is to provide leadership in wildfire management by providing training, equipment and technical assistance.
Program Administrator: Michael Bowden 614-265-1088
Federal Excess Property & VFA Grants Program Coordinator: Rick Maier 740-774-1596 ext 7
Division of Forestry 2045 Morse Rd. Building H1. Columbus, OH 43229
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Each year, an average of 800 wildfires burn 4,500 acres of forest and grassland within Ohio’s forest fire protection district in the state’s southeast unglaciated hill country.
These wildfires are attributed primarily to the careless burning of debris and household litter and arson, and result in untold damage to trees and landscape, water quality, improvements such as fences and outbuildings, and place people and their homes at significant risk.
The Ohio Division of Forestry works with volunteer fire departments to ensure that they are trained in the latest advances in fire prevention and suppression.
The division also enters into partnerships with other state and federal agencies to share knowledge and resources.
In addition to fire suppression, the division prescribed burns approximately 2,500 acres of State Forest lands each year to enhance habitat and reduce fuel buildup.
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