The term “wildland fire” includes all grass, brush, and forest fires. Each year Vermont experiences many wildland fires during its two primary fire seasons, spring and fall. Burning debris is the most common cause of wildland fires in Vermont. To help prevent forest fires, Town Forest Fire Wardens issue burn permits and engage the public in fire education.

Latest Map of Vermont Wildland Fire Incidents

Fire suppression is provided by the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) to protect people, property, and natural resources from uncontrolled wildfire events in rural Vermont by working with Town Forest Fire Wardens, Fire Departments, regional partners in the Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission, and federal agencies. By request, FPR Wildland Fire Specialists provide operational support and specialized forest firefighting equipment to assist towns in suppressing large or difficult wildfires.

Training courses are presented by Wildland Fire Specialists to town firefighters and other fire service organizations in cooperation with the Vermont Fire Academy and the US Forest Service.

Wildland Fire Control Staff:

State Forest Fire Supervisor  Dan Dillner-802-777-3079 | Dan.Dillner@Vermont.gov

District 1: Windham & Windsor Counties  Kelsey Zaengle-802-917-2241 | Kelsey.Zaengle@Vermont.gov

District 2:  Bennington & Rutland Counties  Kelsey Zaengle-802-917-2241 | Kelsey.Zaengle@Vermont.gov

District 3:  Addison, Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle Counties  Dan Dillner-802-777-3079 | Dan.Dillner@Vermont.gov

District 4:  Lamoille, Orange & Washington Counties Devin Healy-802-917-2555 | Devin.Healy@Vermont.gov

District 5:  Caledonia, Essex & Orleans Counties Devin Healy-802-917-2555 | Devin.Healy@Vermont.gov