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June 2020
S-212 Wildland Powersaws
The Virginia Prescribed Fire Council is sponsoring S-212 for partner agencies June 15-18, 2020 at Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. Class size is limited to 24 students. Prerequisite: Qualified as FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) PPE Requirements: eye protection, boots, saw chaps, hearing protection, hard hat, gloves, long sleeve shirt Questions can be directed to Chad Stover at chad.stover@dof.virginia.gov
Find out more »Virtual S-131 Firefighter Type I
The Natural Areas Training Academy will offer this National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training course designed for individuals with wildland fire experience who are currently qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2), and who desire to be qualified as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) in the National Interagency Incident Management System: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1). Online material must be completed via Canvas anytime between 1 June and 15 June 2020. Expect…
Find out more »November 2020
Southern Area RT-300 Burn Boss and Agency Administrator Refresher
Details from the event flier: The 2020 refresher will highlight the scope of prescribed fire, the cooperation, and the relationships of the prescribed fire community in the south. Participation is open to all the federal and state agencies as well as NGO’s that have a responsibility for prescribed fire within their jurisdictions. Including partners and agencies outside the southern area. Agency Administrators, that have responsibility for prescribed fire, will have a track of classes to enhance their understanding of their…
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