News Release
May 26, 2009

The Cook County Board voted today to approve a third Vendor as qualified under the FEMA grant to install Wildfire Exterior Sprinkler Systems....
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Welcome to Cook County's FireWise Information Website. This web site is designed to assist Northeastern Minnesota residents learn about wildland fire, wildland/urban interface mitigation, and current situations. During the fire season, this page will be updated as information is available.

USDA Forest Service, prescribed burn information, 2009

It is recommended that property owners take action as follows:

1. Become educated:

Minnesota FireWise Website
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

2. Clean up and dispose of flammable debris around structures and property:

Contractor Information
Brush Disposal Site Information

More information about what and how much to clean up:
Make your home Firewise.
Create and maintain a defensible space.
50 Things you can do.

3. Always obtain a burning permit when required before starting planned fires.

Burning Restriction Information
Permit Issuing Locations in Cook County

Superior National Forest Prescribed Burn Information:
Prescribed Burn 2009 Maps

DNR Wildland Fire Website

Minnesota FireWise Website

MNICS - Minnesota Incident Command Website