Kevin McIntyre provides an overview of the natural history of longleaf pine. You’ll also learn about Ichauway’s prescribed fire program, join Brandon Rutledge for a look at a project to restore the red-cockaded woodpecker population on Ichauway, and the Center’s approach to managing mature longleaf pine forests.
Continue ReadingOklahoma State University Survey on Risk Management in Fire Management
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Climatological Survey/Mesonet is conducting a research study on risk perceptions and decision-making, as well as related processes, among different organizational levels within the fire management field. Individuals who are at least 18 years old and work or volunteer in fire management, firefighting, or any related trade may participate. Participation will involve the completion of an online survey that will take roughly 20 minutes to complete. If you are interested, please visit the linkhttps://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1THfdsjGvRpHJJk to participate in the survey by December 3. There are no known risks or compensation involved in this research.
For more information about this study, please contact Monica Mattox, by phone at 517-605-1853 or email at [email protected].
Continue ReadingJob: Prescribed Burn Crew (Part-Time), Fork Ridge Environmental Consulting NC
The Prescribed Burn Crew Helpers will participate in the preparation and implementation of prescribed burns on the Bayfields property in Bladen County, NC. Additional forest management work to manage the property (vegetation trimming, timber stand improvement, boundary line maintenance, etc.) may also be needed.
These will be occasional positions on a call-when-needed basis, largely dependent on weather conditions that are conducive to prescribed burning. The positions will run approximately 12 weeks from January 2nd to March 31st, 2022. Occasional work may also be available in the early spring (April and May).
$15 per hour.
Full information and application instructions here.
Continue ReadingJob: Northwest Florida Prescribed Burn Association Coordinator, Tall Timbers Research Station
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: DOQ
Benefits: Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement, paid vacation and sick leave.
Term: 3 years
Supervisor: Director of Private Lands Fire Initiative
Closing Date: 11/30/2021
Job Description for Northwest Florida PBA Coordinator
Office Location; Bonifay, FL
General Overview: Tall Timbers, a research station and accredited land trust, is seeking an
experienced professional to serve as the coordinator for the Northwest Florida Prescribed Burn
Association (Association). This position 1) acts as a coordinator at the behest of the Tall
Timbers, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Association 2) works closely
with Board of the Association and other partners to coordinate and ensure prioritization and safe
execution of prescribed burns on private land within the Association 3) leads the effort to create
communication and collaboration with private land participants within the Association 4) assists
in reducing backlog of NRCS burn acres when and where feasible within Association and 5)
assists in burn implementation as needed as a team member with the Tall Timbers Private Lands
Burn Team.
Responsibilities:
1) facilitate day to day operations of the Association.
2) incorporate at least 50 private landowners for inclusion in the Association.
3) coordinate with Tall Timbers staff to utilize the SE Fire Map tool to prioritize these
landscapes for burning.
4) serve as a regional outreach coordinator or expert in prescribed burning.
5) help instruct landowners through the burning process to include use of vendors.
6) set up and maintain at least one fuel treatment demonstration area in the region.
7) coordinate at least quarterly prescribed burn workshops and/or trainings and/or learn to burns
in each region.
8) assist individual members of the Association through the prescribed burning process (both pre
and post fire) by utilizing their knowledge of fire behavior, fire effects and the business of
prescribed burning.
9) coordinate semi-annual training in prescribed fire practices
10) work with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), NRCS and other
regional partners to find funding to establish and maintain a local burn trailer or equipment cache
to be utilized by Association.
11) serve as a facilitator and matchmaker between private landowners in the PBA and private
vendors or other regional burn teams to ensure burning takes place in a timely manner.
12) coordinate closely to ensure adequate, localized training for workforce development in
prescribed burning.
Tall Timbers Research, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to foster exemplary land stewardship through
research, conservation and education. Equal opportunity employer.
13) coordinate an annual meeting with prescribed burning vendors to help address regional
constraints to more prescribed burning.
14) serve as a prescribed burn crew member with the Tall Timbers burn team.
15) at least weekly correspondence with other PBA coordinators and Tall Timbers supervisor.
16) weekly correspondence with regional NRCS staff.
17) communicates research needed to facilitate more prescribed burning to NRCS Working
Lands for Wildlife Regional Coordinator and Tall Timbers staff.
18) keep up with budget, quarterly reporting and record keeping
Qualifications
• A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of forestry and/or wildlife or
relevant nature resource degree
• At least 5 years of experience in natural resource management.
• Prescribed fire training is necessary (state certification and/or S130, 190 series).
• Understanding of how burn vendors operate is preferable.
• Familiarity with fire ecology of the Southeastern U.S. is essential.
• Familiarity with mapping programs and project management tools.
• Ability to complete tasks in the absence of supervision. Self-motivated.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed, and work in close contact with
colleagues and landowners of varying backgrounds and dispositions.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong attention to details and process.
• Familiarity of NRCS cost-share programs is desirable.
• Must show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Location: Office space is made available in Bonifay, Florida, but applicant can spend 3-4 days /
week telecommuting. Computer available. Phone stipend available. Work miles reimbursed.
To Apply: Send cover letter and CV or resume to [email protected] with the subject line
“Coordinator of NW Florida Prescribed Burn Association”. Please no calls
Job: Certified Burner Program Manager, Wildland Fire Program Coordinator 1, Washington State Department of Natural Resource
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Forest Resiliency Division. As the Certified Burner Program Manager you will be on the leading edge of a developing all lands prescribed fire program improving forest health and resiliency throughout the state. You will be leading the development of a program that certifies private landowners, contractors, and natural resource professionals to lead prescribed fires intended to improve ecosystem resiliency as we work towards our 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan goals.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain course content for a state Certified Burner program targeted to private landowners, natural resource management contractors, and other land management professionals.
- Plan, organize, and lead in-person delivery of Certified Burner program content.
- Initiate and manage rulemaking for the training program based on state legislature requirements.
- Work with and advise other DNR programs and partners on related policy and legislation.
- Collaborate with partners and other state certification agencies on course materials and program recruitment.
- Validate participant qualifications and successful program completion.
- Track and annually report on program progress and accomplishments.
- Create and maintain a database tracking program completion and interest.
- Serve as lead for agency communication regarding the training program and work with DNR Communications staff to develop outreach materials.
- Support other statewide prescribed fire training efforts and activities.
- Help to identify and overcome local and statewide barriers to prescribed burning.
Job: Inventory and Monitoring Technician, NC State Parks
The Inventory and Monitoring Technician is a full-time, temporary (11-month) position that assists the Natural Resources Program staff of the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation in the inventory and monitoring of rare and imperiled species of animals and plants throughout North Carolina state parks, natural areas, recreation areas, and nature preserves. The position’s primary function will be to assist the Inventory Biologist with surveys, data collection, and reporting on the status of significant resources across the state. The technician will help maintain accurate records within the Natural Resources Inventory Database. The employee will maintain inventory and monitoring equipment for continued use across a vast range of taxa. This position will also participate in a wide variety of other land management activities including all aspects of prescribed fire, ecological restoration, and invasive species control, as necessary. – Based out of the Yorkshire Center in north Raleigh, N.C, on Falls Lake. No housing will be provided. – Standard work week will be Monday – Friday 0800 – 1700, but can change frequently and on short notice. Work week is typically 40 hours. It may include occasional overnight assignments, or may occasionally exceed 40 hours. – Work activities can occur at any North Carolina State Park property statewide during employment.
Apply November 19. Full description and application instructions can be found here.
Continue ReadingOklahoma State University Prescribed Fire Cost Survey
Oklahoma State University is interested in learning the costs associated with conducting prescribed burns, which can vary depending upon how the burn is conducted. This survey will provide useful information that can help university extension professionals, government agencies, prescribed burn managers, and landowners across the United States.
Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:
https://okstatecasnr.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1F9wrRhWWNrmGcC?Q_DL=KDRso9KplQGaSg5_1F9wrRhWWNrmGcC_MLRP_3IDHnwz2lkHjgNw&Q_CHL=email
Fire & Climate Conference 2022 Call for Presentations
The International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF) Fire & Climate 2022 Conference has issued a Call for Presentations.
The Fire & Climate Conference 2022 is relevant for researchers and practitioners with expertise in a range of wildland fire areas including air quality monitoring and/ or regulation, land management, fire responders, public health, fire weather, climate change and forecasting, among others. The conference will leverage the lessons learned in recent extreme wildfire seasons around the globe and discuss emerging adaptive behaviors to benefit the entire international wildland fire community.
The conference will be held in Pasadena, California on May 23- 27, 2022 and in Melbourne, Australia on June 6-10, 2022. There will be a separate program for each venue, and, therefore, a separate process to submit presentations.
The deadline to submit is January 15, 2022 for Pasadena and January 31, 2022 for Melbourne.
Submit a proposal for Pasadena here.
Submit a proposal for Melbourne here.
Continue ReadingWebinar Recording: Natural and Prescribed Wildland Fire Impacts on Soil Health
Climate change is increasing the odds of higher occurrence rates, intensity, and severity of wildland fires in drought-prone regions. High intensity wildfires not only denude the landscape and lower the resistance of soils to surface erosion, but they also change the physical properties of soils, alter the soil microbiome, and extend the recovery timescales relative to lower intensity fires. Rain-on-burn events can magnify multiple negative impacts, such as poor water quality and debris flows. Wildland management is at a critical juncture, requiring new knowledge and innovative tools to best support the mitigation and prevention of fire-induced hazards. The Fall 2021 Meeting of the Board of Earth Sciences and Resources discussed the emerging frontiers in research and the outlook for implementing science-based tools to support equitable federal, state, and community responses to fire-induced hazards.
Continue ReadingInfrastructure Bill Includes $3.3 Billion for Wildland Fire
Wildfire Today covers the $3.3 billion in wildland fire spending authorized in the recently passed infrastructure bill. This includes $20 million for the Joint Fire Science Program, which supports Southern Fire Exchange.
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