Fire Fest 2022 is a FREE fun family event that takes a look at how prescribed burns protect our communities and property from wildfires and maintains Florida’s natural ecosystems for present and future generations. Do you ever wonder why you see all those smoke columns across the horizon? Agencies from around the state come together to talk fire. Enjoy live fire demonstrations, helicopter bucket drops, and nature tours. Kids will have a blast on the SWAT obstacle course, and will enjoy fun games and face painting in the KidZone. For more information, visit scgov.net or call 941-861-5000.
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Call for RX-310/341 and RX-410 Students and Coaches
The Ember Alliance (TEA), Tall Timbers Research Station (TTRS), and The University of Idaho (U of I) are excited to announce our intention to offer online versions of RX-301/341 Prescribed Fire Implementation and Plan Preparation and RX-410 Smoke Management in the Spring of 2022. To increase the accessibility of these courses for both federal agencies and non-federal organizations, we will offer these as self-paced, online courses in February followed by live virtual sessions with regional coaches. To ensure we tailor the course to the needs and timelines of students, to foster an interactive adult learning environment, and exceed NWCG standards we need input from potential students and coaches. Please take the time to fill out the appropriate survey and help us widely circulate this announcement. Thank you for your time and commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive fire management community to get more good fire on the ground.
Potential students please fill out this form to gauge your interest in courses and date range.
Continue ReadingStudy: Controlled Burning Could Help Offset Carbon Emissions
A recent study and Phys.org article cover how prescribed fire could offset carbon emissions, potentially better than tree planting and wildfire suppression.
Continue ReadingTall Timbers Firebird Newsletter New Issue
The new issue of the Firebird features new Stoddard Bird Lab research on the fire-dependent Frosted Elfin butterfly and declining Common Ground Dove, but also takes time to look back at decadal changes that have occurred among the birds of the Red Hills based on long-term monitoring efforts.
Continue ReadingNorth Florida PFC Meeting Recordings Now Available
A new playlist on the SFE YouTube channel features the recorded presentations from the 2021 Fall North Florida Prescribed Fire Council meeting. The meeting was held via Zoom and speakers provided presentations covering a wide range of prescribed fire management topics. Many of the presentations will likely be of interest to those outside the state of Florida. For more information about the North Florida Prescribed Fire Council find them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/northfloridaPFC).
Continue ReadingJob: Fire Management Specialist, Westhampton Beach, NY
The Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission, through the Suffolk County Water Authority, is currently accepting applications for a Fire Management Specialist to perform key roles in managing the Comprehensive Prescribed Fire Program for the Central Pine Barrens region.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- leading the development and implementation of all aspects of the prescribed fire management program;
- the supervision and training of prescribed fire crews;
- conducting fuels, smoke and wildland fire management/mitigation;
- assisting with public education and outreach
- assisting in the preparation of prescribed and wildland fire management plans for ecological and fuel management in collaboration with other agencies and stakeholders.
The overarching programmatic goals for the prescribed fire program include fostering biological diversity; natural resource conservation and restoration and wildfire risk reduction within the Central Pine Barrens.
This position is full-time (37.5) hours a week and will be a designated term position that exists as long as the commission receives NYS funding to implement a prescribed fire program. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 with benefits. The job posting and applications for this position can be reviewed and submitted through the Suffolk County Water Authority website.
The mission of the Central Pine Barrens Commission is to manage land use within the Central Pine Barrens to protect vital ground and surface waters and the region’s vast and significant natural, agricultural, historical, cultural, and recreational resources for current and future Long Island residents. Further information on the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission can be found by visiting our website and our prescribed fire page.
2021 Alabama Prescribed Fire Council Meeting Recordings
A new SFE playlist features the recorded presentations from the 2021 Alabama Prescribed Fire Council meeting. The meeting was held via Zoom and speakers provided presentations covering a wide range of prescribed fire management and science topics. Many of the presentations will likely be of interest to those outside the state of Alabama. For more information about the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council, visit their website: https://www.alpfc.org
Continue ReadingHow Does Prescribed Fire Affect Soil?
In the eastern U.S., a long absence of fire has shifted forests towards trees adapted to moist conditions, and away from fire-tolerant species that were historically dominant. Forest Service scientists are co-authors on a recent study to see how fire affects soils in pine barrens. The team found that repeated prescribed fire encourages drier soils that favor fire-tolerant trees. Additional management that clears other vegetation is also helpful.
Continue ReadingNew SFE Publication: Air Impacts Webinar Summary
SFE has released a publication summarizing key points from our August 2021 webinar, Potential Impacts of Prescribed Fire on Air Quality and Public Health in the Southeast.
View the webinar summary here.
Continue ReadingRecent Prescribed Fire Science Publications for Training and Education
A selection of recent prescribed fire science publications has been compiled by NC State Extension Forestry, Southern Fire Exchange, and the Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers and Scientists with input from researchers from around the region. These publications are particularly useful to include the most current prescribed fire science in training events such as RT-130 Annual Refreshers. Those with questions can contact Laurel Kays, [email protected].
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