Join us for Squad Boss Training in Dodgeville, WI! This leadership course will help prescribed burners improve their decision-making skills in all situations. The content will encompass unit assessment, crew size up, fire behavior & ignitions, holding & suppression, how to give a briefing, communications, and leadership skills.
Who: All workplace, volunteer, and private land burners with crew member experience are encouraged to register.
When: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 from 8am to 5pm, with rain dates of October 24 and 25. The first day focuses on classroom instruction and small group exercises, while the second day focuses primarily to live fire exercises. Training dates and schedule are subject to change according to weather.
Where: White Oak Savanna in Dodgeville, WI. No onsite lodging is available, but many hotels are available within a 10-minute drive and Governor Dodge State Park, which offers primitive and car camping, is within a 2-minute drive.
What to Bring: Trainees must bring a water bottle, a bag lunch, and fire-appropriate clothing including leather boots (at least 6″ tall), leather gloves, and long-sleeved pants and shirts made with all-natural fibers such as cotton (no synthetic fibers such as polyester or nylon). Trainees must also be in good health and willing to sign a liability waiver after registration. Personal Protective Equipment, fire tools, coffee, and snacks will be provided by WPFC staff.
Price: $235 for nonmembers. WPFC members can use a code, found in their membership account, to receive discounted registration. Contact us if you are interested in this training but the price of registration is a barrier.
*Note: this course is a Wisconsin-focused alternative to National Wildfire Coordinating Group training, not a substitute.
For questions about this training program or assistance with registration, contact the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council using our contact form. Browse the WPFC website for more information and resources pertaining to prescribed fire.
Refund policy: Full refunds are available up to 14 days prior to training start (October 3). Refunds are not given under the following circumstances:
- the training is postponed to the rain date
- the weather on the rain date is unsuitable for field exercises
- the registrant is unable to participate in field exercises (e.g. due to having improper clothing)
- the registrant does not attend the training
