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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… 

Jun 10, 2014

Prescribed Fire Field Days

In conjunction with multiple partners, the SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group has gained support from NRCS to conduct several “Introduction to Prescribed Burning Field Days” in Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina. The workshops are open to landowners, consultants, and anyone interested in learning the basics of prescribed fire and how prescribed fire can be used to meet multiple land… 

Jun 5, 2014

Prescribed Fire Safety Tips

By Johnathan Sutton With the summer prescribed fire season in full swing, it is a good time to review some safety tips so everyone gets to go home at the end of the day. Safety is 100% the most important aspect of Rx burning. You and your crewmembers have the obligation of doing everything in… 

Apr 29, 2014

Intro to Rx Burning Workshop- Collins, MS- May 15, 2014

In conjunction with the MS Prescribed Fire Council, the SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group has gained support from NRCS to conduct an Introduction to Prescribed Burning Workshop in Collins, MS on May 15, 2014. The workshop will cover basic considerations for landowners interested in conducting prescribed burns and provide the opportunity to interact with professional…