This paper presents a decision support model for responding to forest fires in mountainous areas using fuzzy logic. The research methods include the Mamdani method for constructing a fuzzy inference system, the use of linguistic variables to describe environmental conditions and risk factors, and the formation of a rule base based on expert knowledge. The developed model implements the principles of situational management and enables determination of the fire danger level, selection of extinguishing methods, response tactics, and optimal resource allocation. Its practical significance lies in the potential application of the model in decision support systems of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for operational planning and forecasting during forest fire suppression in challenging mountainous conditions.

Keywords: forest fires, mountainous terrain, fuzzy logic, decision support, intelligent systems, situational management