Fire Management
Wildland Fire Information & Fire Restrictions
Fire Restrictions in New Mexico: Map showing where restrictions on campfires, smoking, and other types are fire are in place due to high fire danger.
Fire Restrictions Hotline: 877-971-FIRE (3473)
InciWeb- Where you can find information about wildland fires across the United States
For local and current Forest Orders
Current Wildland Fire Map & Information: National Fire Situational Awareness
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)- Drones
If you plan to fly your remote controlled plane, quadcopter, or other unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—commonly called "drones"—on or over the Santa Fe National Forest, there are a few things to know before you fly. Whether you fly for work or fun, no matter how big or small your aircraft is, you are required to follow Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance. The FAA is the authority that regulates airspace and flights. More
Prescribed Fire
Our forests are changing. Where we once had open stands of ponderosa pine with grass growing underneath, we now have dense, overstocked stands of spindly little trees. More
Fire Suppression
Fire detection, dispatch and fire suppression are integral to any fire management program. The Santa Fe National Forest has 4 fire lookouts who assist in the detection of fires. More
Fire Prevention
Fire prevention is a combination of understanding human behavior, communicating information, educating, utilizing vegetation management techniques, enforcing laws and regulations and basic common sense. More
Santa Fe Hotshots
The Santa Fe Hotshots are a group of highly-skilled firefighters specially trained in wildland fire management. More
Santa Fe Helitack
Founded in 2001, the Santa Fe Helitack is an interagency wildland fire crew that provides operations and aviation support to wildland fire within its response area. Staffed by US Forest Service and National Park Service employees, Santa Fe Helitack has a Type-3 helicopter and a crew of 8 to 10. In addition to fire suppression, Santa Fe Helitack provides support for prescribed fire and other project work. More
Fire Ecology
Fire ecology is the study of how fire interacts with living things and their environment. More
Wildland Urban Interface
Today's fire environment is changing. As more and more people move into and near wildland areas, the risk of wildland fire increases. More
Friend or Foe
Fire is one of the most powerful forces of nature. While fire can be devastating and frightening, it is also essential for a healthy ecosystem. Is fire our friend or our foe? More
Old Flames Revisited
Data collected during fires like those which burned in Yellowstone opened new avenues of research and helped to build a knowledge base of predicting extreme fire behavior. More
Fire Safety
Safety tips for building and putting out a campfire. More
Forest Restoration and Fuels Management
Video series of fire in the Southwest. More
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