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Jun 8, 2015

Wildland Fire Training/Job Opportunities…Get ‘Em While They’re Hot!

No longer are the days when you need to be an experienced smoke jumper or join a hot shot crew to have a career that includes wildland fire. Skills and training in wildland fire are now highly desired among private, local, state, federal, and NGO natural resource agencies across the country. More and more employers are seeking…

Apr 15, 2015

Prescribed Fire Workshops for Private Landowners

Currently, there is not enough prescribed burning occurring to meet the need of the land in the Southeast. Putting more fire on the ground will be necessary to restore and enhance fire-maintained habitats, such as longleaf pine, in the future. With a majority of the forested land in the Southeast being privately owned, it is critical for private landowners…

Mar 20, 2015

A Review of #NCTREX2015: A Little Cold and Precipitation Can’t Stop Us!

A hardy group of prescribed fire trainees recently braved the elements (yes, that includes snow, sleet, ice, wind, and rain!) to participate in a successful NC Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX). TREX is an innovative program that has proven to be successful in taking steps towards increasing the number of trained and qualified professionals needed to…

Mar 5, 2015

2015 Certified Burner Courses in the Southeast

It’s early in the year, but it’s never too early to start thinking about becoming a Certified burner. Several states have already announced their 2015 Certified Burner course dates (and some states have even already held a few courses)! If you would like to become a Certified prescribed burner, you will need to complete a…

Feb 13, 2015

Prescribed Burning on Private Lands Workshop in Wakefield, VA

A workshop has been developed for private landowners in Virginia who are interested in using prescribed burning to safely and effectively meet their woodland management goals. When: April 1, 2015 Where: Point Yancey Room, Airfield Conference Center, Wakefield, VA Click here for more details. For more a printable brochure to share with others, click here. Why You Should Consider Attending…

Feb 11, 2015

Wildland Fire Training & Job Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates

Are you currently in college and wondering what you’re going to do over winter break? Or maybe you’re about to graduate and need a job? Maybe you’ve always felt a calling to do something great to help conserve and preserve our natural resources? Wildland fire management (including both prescribed fire and fire suppression) is an…

Nov 21, 2014

Wildland Fire Training & Job Opportunities for Veterans

You’ve met important challenges during your service in the U.S. military. As a Veteran, you understand the importance of teamwork, safety, cohesion, hard work, accomplishing your mission, and protecting the American public. There are opportunities to apply these same skills in the field of wildland fire. The video below, created by the U.S. Department of the…

Nov 10, 2014

USFS Wildland Fire Training/Job Opportunity for Veterans

Earn While You Learn Wildland Fire Suppression–Potential for Permanent Forest Service Careers! Qualified veterans: apply now for paid training in prescribed burns and wildland fire suppression with potential to continue your valued national service by joining the ranks of professional firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service. Position Details: • Prescribed fire, wildland fire suppression and prevention • Move…

Oct 10, 2014

Southeastern Prescribed Fire Council Gathering on October 24, 2014

There will be a gathering of Southeastern Prescribed Fire Councils on Friday, Oct 24, 2014 in Mobile, AL following the  Longleaf Alliance Biennial Conference & Eastern Native Grass Symposium. If you are a member of a Prescribed Fire Council in any Southeastern state, please join this meeting! This meeting will showcase efforts by several SE…

Oct 2, 2014

Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) set for Feb. 2015

The SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group will be helping to support a Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) in the Sandhills and Piedmont/Uwharries of North Carolina on February 15‐28, 2015. The TREX will be in cooperation with the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council, the Fire Learning Network, The Nature Conservancy, NC Forest Service, NC Wildlife Resources…