The Florida Forest Service manages over 1 million acres of state forest resources for future generations and protects the state of Florida and our citizens, through detection and suppression, from the dangers of wildland fire. The division is actively involved in wildfire prevention and providing assistance for private forest landowners.

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Florida Forest Service

Florida Forest Service's headquarters in Tallahassee, FL, United States

Nikki Fried

Joey Hicks

Trevor Smith

Rick Kimsey

Michael Short

Eric Brown

James Wiggins

Shelby Scarpa

The Directors & Deputy Directors team at the Florida Forest Service is responsible for steering the organization's strategic direction and operational efficiency. This team oversees various departments including marketing, strategic initiatives, agriculture, consumer affairs, administration, and external affairs. They work collectively to manage state forest resources, implement wildfire prevention strategies, and support private forest landowners, ensuring the sustainability and safety of Florida's forest ecosystems and its residents.

Directors & Deputy Directors

The Agriculture and Food Services team at the Florida Forest Service oversees various aspects of agricultural management and food safety within the state. This team ensures the nutritional well-being of citizens, maintains food safety standards, regulates plant and animal industries, and oversees specialty sectors such as aquaculture and cannabis. Additionally, they enforce agricultural laws, promote agricultural technologies, and manage environmental services related to agriculture.

Agriculture and Food Services

The Safety and Emergency Services team at the Florida Forest Service focuses on ensuring the safety of personnel and the public during wildland fire incidents. The team coordinates emergency dispatch, develops and implements safety protocols, and provides wildfire mitigation strategies and public information to prevent and manage wildfires effectively.

Florida Forest Service

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Florida Forest Service

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Directors & Deputy Directors

Agriculture and Food Services

Safety and Emergency Services

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