Areas designated in an effort to divide the responsibility of fire suppression within the state. The intensive and extensive areas are at a higher natural risk for fires and the DNR has the statutory responsibility for fire suppression. The distinctions between intensive and extensive areas are defined in Administrative code (NR30).
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Protection Areas are derived from the Fire Response Unit (FRU) layer. Multiple FRUs are contained within each Protection Area.
Updated boundaries 1. moved city of Mosinee, Village of Kronenwetter, and Village of Rothschild to cooperative protection 2. adjusted so Rib Mountain is entirely within protection 3. adjusted so southern piece of WI Dells FRU is in extensive protection as opposed to intensive
Updated boundaries to more accurately coincide with town lines, roads, etc. according to field staff and NR 30 descriptions.
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These areas are primarily protected by local and county officials. They can and do create ordinances, as well as permit requirements.
Permits are required anytime the ground is not snow-covered during the months of January-May. The DNR has the primary responsibility for fire suppression in this area, but the fire departments do most of the initial attacks.
Burning permits are required anytime the ground is not snow covered. DNR has the statutory responsibility for fire suppression in this area. The DNR does most of the initial attacks in these areas.
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