Regional Wildfire Prevention & Firewise Specialists
Regional Specialists support community wildfire prevention efforts and mitigation planning, such as Community Wildfire Protection Plans, and manage grant funds for eligible projects.
Contact your Region Specialist for questions about Firewise and the Community Wildfire Defense Grant opportunities!
Vacant – Northwest Minnesota
607 First Street W
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Vacant– Northeast Minnesota
1201 US Hwy 2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Mike Palmer – Central Minnesota
800 Oak Savanna Lane
Cambridge, MN 55008
763-284-7213
Statewide Wildfire Prevention Specialist
The Statewide Specialist supports outreach and communication efforts across the state and coordinates the DNR Fire Prevention presence at the Minnesota State Fair.
Karen Harrison
500 Lafayette Rd
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-259-5053
Wildfire Prevention Supervisor
The Wildfire Prevention Supervisor oversees open burn permitting and administers the Firewise and Wildfire Prevention programs.
Allissa Reynolds,
651-259-5288