A new collaborative fire science fact sheet produced by the Southern Fire Exchange, Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network, and the University of Florida / IFAS, provides fire practitioners with timely resources for efficiently discovering and tracking new wildland fire science information. The six-page fact sheet includes a table of research databases and search engines for quickly finding publications. Download the full fact sheet.
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SFE Shared Stewardship Webinar Recording
The recording of the SFE ‘Early Implementation of the USFS Shared Stewardship Strategy in the Eastern US‘ webinar from February 3rd is now on the SFE YouTube Channel. The associated project report and website provide more information about this Joint Fire Science Program funded study.
Continue ReadingJob: Forest Stewards Guild & USFWS Southeast Summer Interns
The Forest Stewards Guild will be hiring a pair of 12-week (starting mid-May) interns to work at the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in McBee, SC. Application deadline is February 21, 2022. More information here.
Continue ReadingSave the Date for the 2022 North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
Save the date for the North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting: Thursday, June 9th, 2022. The meeting will be held at the Chattahoochee Technical College in Jasper, Georgia. More information and registration info will be found on the Georgia Prescribed Fire Council website.
Continue ReadingSFE Herbert Stoddard Webinar Recording Available
The recording of our recent SFE webinar “Herbert Stoddard and the Origins of Ecosystem Management” with Jim Cox from Tall Timbers Research Station is now on our SFE YouTube Channel. Thanks to those who could join us for the live event! Remember, we try to record all of our webinars and post them on our YouTube Channel within a few weeks. If you can’t get the Zoom event to work, you can also watch most of our webinars live on our Facebook Channel (not eligible for CFEs).
Continue ReadingVirtual Workshop: Roscommon Fire Equipment Center
You have probably heard of the Roscommon Equipment Center (REC) but do you know what they do and where they are located? The Roscommon Equipment Center at the Michigan Forest Fire Experiment Station is hosting a virtual workshop via Microsoft Teams on Thurs. Feb. 3 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET. More information.
Continue Reading2022 Southern Area Engine Academy
Shared training opportunity from the US Forest Service Southern Area Training Coordinator:
The Southern Area is hosting a nationally accredited Geographic Area Engine Academy in May 2022. Engine Academies provide a standardized platform for all engine operators to be instructed to consistent and professional standards. Academies provide opportunities for students to develop their pumping, driving, and maintenance skills while applying the risk management process in a variety of environments.
Course Objectives
Provide students with opportunities to develop their working knowledge and skills of fire apparatus operations including driving, maintenance, and pumping. Curriculum will provide the foundation to build leadership skills and improve real-time risk management for the students. Upon successful completion Academy students may earn Certificates for PMS-491 (Engine Operator), EVOC, Winch Safety/Operations, and the National Standard for GAENAC, as appropriate.
Target Group
This intense 80-hour course is designed for firefighters looking to gain an in-depth working knowledge of wildland fire engines, specifically engine operators. It is not recommended for first year firefighters.
Prerequisite Qualifications and Training
Qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2); S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
Requirements
A Wildland Fire Learning Portal account is required for all selected students and will be used to administer course prework and learning materials.
Nominations
Click here 2022 Nomination and Student Info Form (google.com) to submit a nomination. Note: Students selected for the cancelled 2020 academy will be given priority selection, however you MUST submit a new nomination form.
Course Dates: May 4-13, 2022
Course Location: National Responder Preparedness Center, Greenville, KY
Nominations Due: February 28, 2022
Tuition: None
Lodging: Students will be required to stay onsite in provided accommodations.
Prework: Opens March 16, 2022 – Due April 15, 2022
Academy Incident Commander
Trent Girard
423-715-1099
Continue ReadingJob: Longleaf Alliance Wetland Ecosystem Support Team
The Wetland Ecosystem Support Team (WEST), consisting of a Senior Team Member and three other Team Members, was developed to support restoration of isolated wetlands in the GCPEP landscape. Priority work by the WEST centers on habitat restoration of wetlands for threatened and endangered species using chainsaws and brush cutters. Additional restoration will include invasive species control and prescribed fire. Priority work areas include Eglin Air Force Base, Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area, Garcon Point Water Management Area, Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park, and Blackwater River State Forest. The position is a full-time position. Schedules and work locations can change often during a work week. Hourly wage for this position is $15.00/hour plus benefits including paid PTO/Sick/Holiday time, an insurance allowance and participation in a Simple IRA plan.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information
for the applicant’s last three supervisors and references. Applications must be received no later than February 21, 2022, and can be submitted electronically to:
Kaiden Spurlock
[email protected]
863-605-4104
Jobs: NPS Seasonal Fire Effects Monitors
The combined National Park Service 2022 Fire Effects Monitor job announcement has been posted to USAJOBS (USAJOBS – Job Announcement). Please note the cut-off date of 2/8/2022 (applicants who apply before this cut-off will receive first consideration). There are three positions based in Luray, Virginia.
Continue Reading2022 Request for Proposals: Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund
The Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund request for proposals (RFP) expects to award approximately $5.6 million in federal and private sector funding in support of projects that restore, enhance and maintain longleaf pine on private and public lands to improve wildlife habitat and water quality. Limited funding also is available to support bottomland hardwood restoration and enhancement activities as outlined within the RFP.
In pursuit of habitat and species restoration goals, applicants are encouraged to prioritize projects that also address co-benefits and engage local communities and historically underserved landowners:
- Conservation Co-Benefits: Projects that will implement habitat restoration or improvement practices that benefit wildlife while also sequestering carbon and/or protecting and improving water quantity or quality are encouraged.
- Community Impact and Engagement: Projects that incorporate outreach to communities, foster community engagement, and pursue collaborative management leading to measurable conservation benefits are encouraged.
All proposals must specifically address how projects will directly and measurably contribute to the longleaf pine and associated species goals outlined in the Longleaf Forest and Rivers Business Plan.
Full proposals are due Tuesday, March 15, 2022 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
An applicant webinar will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 2:00pm Eastern Time [Register here]
For more information or questions about this RFP, please contact Jon Scott ([email protected]).
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