The Empire-Sauk Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts is offering basic training for those interested in prescribed fire. This 1-day class is for people without previous experience in prescribed fire or who want a refresher. The training will follow the guidelines of the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. Successful participation in this training, plus attending a field training session, plus helping on two TPE burns as an apprentice, provides qualifications to be a new crew member on TPE burns. Class taught by Rob Baller, Scott Fulton, Andy Sleger, and Rob Schubert of The Prairie Enthusiasts.

This class is also appropriate for landowners wishing to learn more details about how prescribed burns are conducted.
Bring your own sack lunch. The class will be indoors and consist of PowerPoint lectures and video. The library opens 10 AM on Saturday, but class starts 9 AM, so please enter at the East Door.

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MAIN TOPICS ADDRESSED:
Why we burn
Fire behavior – fuels, weather, topography
Ignition techniques
Suppression techniques
Safety on the fire line
Crew roles & next steps

A separate field training is being planned later in the fall at TPE’s Mounds View Grassland, 8624 Reilly Rd, south of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.

Questions? Contact: sfulton@theprairieenthusiasts.org or (608) 45-8297.

LOCATION:

Rosemary Garfoot Public Library
2107 Julius St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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