The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service (MFS) invites members of the media



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***MEDIA ADVISORY**
*April 20, 2026

*Maine Forest Rangers Showcase Wildfire Readiness and Detection Tools During Wildfire Awareness Week*

*WHAT*

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service (MFS) invites members of the media to a Wildfire Awareness Week event highlighting the equipment, technology, and training Forest Rangers use to prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires across Maine.

MFS Chief Ranger Robby Gross, Forest Rangers, and local fire service partners will be available for interviews and demonstrations

*WHEN & WHERE*

*Tuesday, April 21, 2026
**10:00 – 11:00 AM
**MFS Central Region Headquarters – Old Town Facility*
87 Forestry Way, Old Town

*Directions:* From I-95, take Exit 197 (Old Town/Hudson). Travel east on Route 43 for approximately 2 miles. Follow signs for Dewitt Field, turn left onto Airport Road, and stay right at the split onto Forestry Way.

*WHY IT MATTERS*

Spring in Maine marks the start of peak wildfire activity. Warmer temperatures, wind, and drying conditions increase the likelihood that debris burns and campfires can escape and quickly spread.

This event offers media a firsthand look at how Forest Rangers remain prepared*, *working alongside local partners to protect Maine's forests, communities, and working lands.

*VISUALS & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES*

* Wildland fire suppression equipment on display
* Helicopters staged for aerial response
* Live drone (UAS) demonstration for wildfire detection and monitoring
* Interviews with Maine Forest Rangers and fire service partners

*MEDIA ACCESS*

Open to credentialed media.
No RSVP required.

*MEDIA AND STAKEHOLDER CONTACT*

*Terri Teller*
MFS Forest Fire Prevention Specialist
(207) 287-4993
[email protected]

*ABOUT WILDFORE AWARENESS WEEK IN MAINE*

Observed each April, Wildfire Awareness Week (April 19–25, 2026) highlights the critical role of prevention, as most wildfires in Maine are human-caused. See the 2026 proclamation [ [link removed] ] issued by Governor Janet Mills.

The Maine Forest Service (MFS) emphasizes that Forest Rangers are prepared, trained, equipped, and working in close coordination with local fire departments to respond quickly across the state. As part of that readiness, MFS offers hands-on wildfire training opportunities [ [link removed] ] throughout the spring and summer, including basic wildfire courses, pump and power saw trainings, and regional Wildfire Academy sessions.

The public also plays a critical role. Residents are asked to stay aware of the daily fire danger rating [ [link removed] ], use Maine's online burn permit system [ [link removed] ] to safely and legally conduct outdoor burning, and learn and share wildfire preparedness [ [link removed] ].

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