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Why We Burn

What is prescribed fire? Is it safe? Why do we use it?

Learn more about the ecologic, economic, and social benefits of prescribed fire.

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.

Prescribed fire being managed by trained professionals

Education and Outreach

Help others learn about prescribed fire with our press releases, door hangers, fact sheets, interpretative signs, and other outreach projects.

Rx Fire Training

Upcoming Training Opportunities:

TPE Prescribed Fire Crew Training

March 11, 2023 9:00 am

TPE Prescribed Fire Crew Training

Saturday March 11, 2023 – 9 AM – 2 PM George Culver Community Library, 615 Phillips Blvd, Sauk City, WI Fee – $25. Limit 30 students. Advance registration required: 2023

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NWCG S-130/S-190 – Basic Wildland Firefighter and Prescribed Fire Training

April 21, 2023 9:00 am

NWCG S-130/S-190 – Basic Wildland Firefighter and Prescribed Fire Training

These courses are being offered through a partnership between Middleton Parks & Recreation and Incident Management Specialist LLC. This 32‐hour course encompasses S‐130 Fire Fighter (24 hrs. online and 8

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NWCG S-130/S-190 – Basic Wildland Firefighter and Prescribed Fire Training

May 6, 2023 8:00 am

NWCG S-130/S-190 – Basic Wildland Firefighter and Prescribed Fire Training

Opportunity for anyone interested in taking an on-line version of the certified NWCG – Basic Wildfire & Prescribed Fire online course (S-190/S-130/L-180). This class is being hosted by: North Lakeland

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