The Interagency Fuel Treatment Decision Support System (IFTDSS) team recently released a new online “IFTDSS for Prescribed Fire Plans” course on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. For more information on the content and registration options, see the course announcement below.
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Free Intro to Prescribed Fire Training Course
The Southern Fire Exchange, along with the University of Florida IFAS, NC State University Extension, and Clemson University Extension recently launched a 4-5 hour online asynchronous introduction to prescribed fire course. The free course has modules that cover fire ecology, wildlife habitat, smoke management, prescribed burn associations, and more. While not a NWCG course, the course does provide a certificate of completion for those who complete all of the modules. The course was originally developed to support Cooperative Extension Agents in developing prescribed fire programing, but it is now open to anyone interested in learning about prescribed fire in the southeastern US. If you are interested in taking the course, registration will open on June 20th at 12:00 PM ET. Funding for this project was provided by a USDA Renewable Resources Extension Act Capacity Grant.
Continue ReadingSFE Webinar Registration Open: Tools for Hosting Online Wildland Fire Courses
SFE Webinar: Tools for Hosting Online Wildland Fire Courses – Feb 24, 2022 01:00 PM
Register for the webinar here.
Presenters:
Lindsey Curtin, US Forest Service
Zach Prusak, Tall Timbers Research Station
Sean Flanagan, US Forest Service
Webinar Description: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many fire practitioners are exploring ways to use virtual platforms to offer, supplement, and improve training. This webinar will cover two tools available for hosting online fire courses: the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and a learning management system owned by Tall Timbers Research Station. Presenters will discuss potential courses that can be offered, intended audiences, and how to use each platform. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speakers.
Continue ReadingHybrid S-130/S-190/L-180: Basic Wildland Firefighter
The intent of this course is to train new firefighters in basic firefighting skills. It is often required for participation in prescribed burning activities. Participants who complete all course requirements will receive federally-recognized NWCG certificates for S-130, S-190, and L-180.
**This training is presented in a hybrid format. Participants must complete 40 hours of training total, including online material via Canvas and attending an in-person field day in order to earn NWCG certificates for S-130, S-190, L-180.**
PLEASE NOTE: You should expect to devote approximately 33 hours to complete the online material through Canvas; a suggested timeline to keep you on track over the three weeks of online coursework will be provided after registration closes.
Required activities:
Online training, to be completed at your own pace April 14 – May 4:
- S-190 = 7 hours of online learning
- S-130 = 22 hours of online learning
- L-180 = 4 hours of online learning
In-person training, to be completed at one of the following dates/locations:
- May 5 at Apalachicola Bluffs & Ravines Preserve, in Bristol, FL
- May 20 at Ordway-Swisher Biological Preserve, in Melrose, FL
- May 21 at Ordway-Swisher Biological Preserve, in Melrose, FL
- May 21 at Disney Wilderness Preserve, in Poinciana, FL
Register here, space is limited.
Continue ReadingAmerican Chestnut Online Course
The USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station has created a free online Introduction to the American Chestnut course. Upon completion of this course, users will understand the basic biology and silvics of the American chestnut and the factors that led to its demise. The course is interactive and accessible, and qualified for 1 CFE credit with the Society of American Foresters.
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