Wildfire Preparedness folder

Use these resources to build out your wildfire preparedness folders, or to prepare your home, family, or your guests for the event of a wildfire in Montana.

 

Montana farm and ranch wildfire insurance preparedness guide

A wildfire insurance preparedness guide for Montana’s commercial farmers and Ranchers.

Wildfire preparedness guide for short-term rentals

A guide for short-term rental owners with property and renter wildfire preparedness.

Short term rental guest guide

If you are a short term rental owner, consider keeping copies of our Wildfire Safety Guide in your rental packet.

Be ember aware guide

Ember wash is the leading cause for home ignitions during wildfires. Know where the vulnerabilities exist on your own home.

How MT prepares for Fire coloring book

MSU Extension’s How Montana Prepares for Wildfire coloring book. Perfect for children’s fire education.

Farm and ranch wildfire preparedness guide for small and startup operations

A comprehensive wildfire guide for small and startup farmers and ranchers in MT.

smoke preparedness guide

Be prepared for the smoke this summer. Check out our list for items you can do to prepare your home for smoke.

Home retrofit guide

Retrofitting your home for wildfire can dramatically increase the likelihood of survival during a wildfire. Know what steps you can take.

Reducing Wildfire Risks in the Home Ignition Zones Poster

NFPA offers free fold-out posters with prioritized treatment lists of the home ignition zone.

Fire Smart Landscaping Guide

A two-sided trifold on the basics of creating/landscaping a firesafe garden comes with local plant selection lists.

Firescaping Checklist Insert

Checklist insert (for guide above) for working with landscapers or walking into a home improvement store.

Wildfire Evacuation checklist

Know what how to be prepared, what items to have ready, and how to safely evacuate during a wildfire.

Montana Fire resistant plants

Know how to properly space trees and shrubs to reduce the spread of flames in the event of a fire. Understand what to plant and where to plant it.

How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfires Brochures

Similar to the poster, but smaller and more concise, NFPA offers free brochures with a home safety checklist.