The Wisconsin Certified Burn Boss Program (CBBP) hit a major milestone in October 2025: the first official meeting of the Certification Board consisting of representatives from the WPFC, the Wisconsin DNR, and the Wisconsin firefighter community. The Board will begin processing applications within the next month or so, at which point experienced burn bosses will
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Please see below for an important update regarding the memorial service for Keith Symon, beloved member of Wisconsin’s prescribed fire community. “Keith’s memorial is still planned for 9 August at Hilltop (6447 Hilltop Rd, Spring Green, WI 53588). We’ll start with a service where anyone is welcome to stand and share thoughts or stories
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The Legacy Application Form for the Wisconsin Certified Burn Boss Program (CBBP) is now live! Visit the program landing page to learn more and submit an application. The CBBP allows burn bosses to receive a recognized credential demonstrating their ability to lead prescribed burns of low to moderate complexity on Wisconsin lands. This new program,
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We are asking all followers, members, and supporters of the WPFC to join us TODAY in advocating for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. This program has been performing crucial conservation work across Wisconsin for over 30 years, and now it needs our support to avoid a critical funding cut. Click the link below to voice your
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The Wisconsin Burn Boss Academy application form is now live! The first offering of this new program is set for September 22-26, 2025 at Treehaven Conference Center near Tomahawk, WI. Non-WPFC-members may apply starting May 30, and all applications must be submitted by July 31. The Burn Boss Academy is an intense 5 day course
Read more Please see the following message from our Chair regarding the passing of Keith Symon. Keith Symon, a private landowner who has been implementing savanna restoration on his and surrounding properties for many decades, was accidentally killed Tuesday while working on his beloved oak savanna. Keith first came to this driftless oasis as a young adult
Read more The Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council is actively working with the Wisconsin DNR to implement the Wisconsin Certified Burn Boss Program (CBBP). We expect that applications for certification will be accepted starting this June. Read on for the latest updates on this program and opportunities to get involved. Certified Burn Bosses will receive a DNR-issued credential
Read more Fire community, On behalf of both the Wisconsin DNR and the Prescribed Fire Council, we are pleased to announce the Wisconsin Certified Burn Boss Program (CBBP), launching in summer 2025. This program will help to grow Wisconsin’s pool of qualified burn bosses, expanding our state’s capacity for prescribed fire implementation. The 2015 Fire Needs Assessment
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Platinum Sponsor Shoutout – The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) protects our state’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature. NRF invests about $1 million each year into conservation and environmental education and leads several diversity, equity, and...
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