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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:

NWCG S-130/S-190 – Wildland Fire Intro

January 2, 2024 8:00 am

NWCG S-130/S-190 – Wildland Fire Intro

Wildland Fire Intro – NWCG S-130/S-190/L-180 The course prepares new firefighters in basic firefighting skills and behavior; factors that will aid them in the safe and effective control of wildland

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NWCG S-290 – Intermediate Fire Behavior

January 9, 2024 8:00 am

NWCG S-290 – Intermediate Fire Behavior

Intermediate Fire Behavior – NWCG S-290 This class is designed to prepare the prospective supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. This course builds upon the basics in

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NWCG S-390 – Fire Behavior Calculation

February 20, 2024 8:00 am

NWCG S-390 – Fire Behavior Calculation

Fire Behavior Calculations – NWCG S-390 Provides an introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations, which develops knowledge and skills required for effective fire behavior prediction. When: Tuesday-Friday, February 20-23, 2024,

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