FireSafe Flathead

Expect to see smoke in Northwest Montana! 🌲 The Flathead National Forest is conducting prescribed burns over 600 acres this spring.

🔥 High above the Flathead, a rare breed still keeps watch.

As Northwest Montana's fire lookout towers approach their 100th birthday, the humans who staff them remain irreplaceable — and the experience tends to leave a mark for life.

📖 Full story: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2026/03/27/a-century-of-sentries/

Flathead National Forest begins prescribed fires Flathead National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this spring, pending all required approvals

Our very own Mike West to be honored at Wildland Urban Interface Conference this month!

Kalispell man receives national honor for wildfire mitigation efforts Mike West, a fire prevention and mitigation specialist for the U.S. Forest Service, was awarded the 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Award.