As
of Mar. 24 , 2008
|
Fire Danger |
Campfire Restrictions |
| Northern NJ |
|
None |
| Central NJ |
|
None |
| Southern NJ |
|
None |
Each
year an average of 1,500 wildfires damage or destroy
7,000 acres of New Jersey's forests.
Wildfires not only
damage our woodlands, but are becoming an increasing threat
to homeowners who live within or adjacent to forest environments
and residents who utilize the state's great outdoors for
various forms of recreation.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service
is the agency responsible for protecting life and property,
as well as the state's natural resources from wildfire.
Much has been accomplished
in the battle against wildfires. Improved training, equipment
and technological advances have reduced the number of acres
burned, while increased prevention efforts have reduced
wildfire occurrence. However, there is still much to be
done in the annual battle against wildfires.
In order to do a
better job, the Forest Fire Service believes that is is
necessary to let the public know the extent of the problem,
how it affects them, and what needs to be done. It is important
for the public to understand what the Forest Fire Service
is responsible for, how it operates and serves them in the
prevention and suppression of wildfires.
The objectives
of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are to hold wildfire
losses at a level commensurate with values protected and
to do the job safely and efficiently.
The goal is to
limit the number of wildfires to under 2,000 annually
and the acreage burned to less than one half of one percent
(.5%) of the 3.15 million acres protected, or 15,750 acres.
