Implementation and Standards
The WPFC developed specific recommendations for ALL prescribed burn practitioners in Wisconsin.
These recommendations include personnel training and experience requirements, burn plan elements, and implementation guidance.
Rx Fire Training
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
January 18, 2021 8:00 am
NWCG S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior
When: Monday-Thursday, January 18-21, 2021, 8:00am-6:00pm; Class #31873. Cost $168.90. This class is designed to prepare the prospective supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. This course builds upon the basics in S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior but provides more detailed information about characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire...
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February 8, 2021 8:00 am
NWCG S-130/S-190/L-180 Wildland Fire Intro
This course prepares new firefighters in basic firefighting skills and behavior; factors that will aid them in the safe and effective control of wildland fires. Course number: 64142 Course location: MATC Protective Services Center – Room 220 1701 Pearson St., Madison, WI Course Dates: February 8th – February 12th 2021 *You must attend all 5
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February 23, 2021 9:00 am
2021 TPE Online Conference Burn School
This online workshop is designed to meet part of the training requirements for becoming an official crew member on TPE-sponsored prescribed burns. Following successful completion of the course, students will also need to participate in a short field session on equipment and fire suppression techniques with their local chapter. Students will also need to serve as
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