Join partners from across the region for up to 10 days of hands-on fire experience, collaborative learning, and skill-building during Michigan’s 2025 Prescribed Burn Week.
The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council meets quarterly to discuss current initiatives happening around Michigan in the fire community and to collaborate on efforts related to public education, fire trainings, etc. All are welcomed to attend our quarterly meetings. If you wish to join as a member, membership is free and you can learn more about the expectations of members HERE.
Hybrid online Teams and in-person
(sign up for email list and watch for emails from info@firecouncil.org via MailChimp for meeting link, check your spam/junk)
2025 Quarterly Meeting Schedule
2nd Wednesdays 11am-1pm Hybrid
March 12 - (SW MI) Grand Valley State University
June 11 - (SE MI) Indian Spring MetroPark
Sept 10 - (Upper Peninsula) TBD
Dec 10 - (N Lower) Hartwick Pines
The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council meets quarterly to discuss current initiatives happening around Michigan in the fire community and to collaborate on efforts related to public education, fire trainings, etc. All are welcomed to attend our quarterly meetings. If you wish to join as a member, membership is free and you can learn more about the expectations of members HERE.
Hybrid online Teams and in-person
(sign up for email list and watch for emails from info@firecouncil.org via MailChimp for meeting link, check your spam/junk)
2025 Quarterly Meeting Schedule
2nd Wednesdays 11am-1pm Hybrid
March 12 - (SW MI) Grand Valley State University
June 11 - (SE MI) Indian Spring MetroPark
Sept 10 - (Upper Peninsula) TBD
Dec 10 - (N Lower) Hartwick Pines
The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council is hosting a combined RT-130 course and S-130 field day at the Kalamazoo Nature Center September 4-5, 2025. This unique format merges the annual fireline refresher (RT-130) with key elements of the S-130 Firefighter Field Day, allowing participants to meet the requirements of both courses in a condensed, hands-on format.
Save the Date for July 8-10, 2025
Virtual presentations and In-Person Fieldtrips across the NE-MW Region
Sponsored by
Northeast Regional Strategy Committee (NE RSC), a regional organization chartered by the national Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) to coordinate and support implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy across the 20 Northeast and Midwest states.
Contact
For more information, contact the workshop organizer, Mikel Robinson, Email or Phone (406) 625-7049
The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council meets quarterly to discuss current initiatives happening around Michigan in the fire community and to collaborate on efforts related to public education, fire trainings, etc. All are welcomed to attend our quarterly meetings. If you wish to join as a member, membership is free and you can learn more about the expectations of members HERE.
Hybrid online Teams and in-person
(sign up for email list and watch for emails from info@firecouncil.org via MailChimp for meeting link, check your spam/junk)
2025 Quarterly Meeting Schedule
2nd Wednesdays 11am-1pm Hybrid
March 12 - (SW MI) Grand Valley State University
June 11 - (SE MI) Indian Spring MetroPark
Sept 10 - (Upper Peninsula) TBD
Dec 10 - (N Lower) Hartwick Pines
Register once and join all year: LANDFIRE Office Hour Series: 2025 All sessions will be recorded. Find them here: http://www.youtube.com/user/LANDFIREvideo
February 26: Treatment Tracking with LANDFIRE Events Kori Blankenship, TNC Fire Ecologist Knowing when and where treatments occur helps to track progress towards land management objectives. LANDFIRE is one of several programs that tracks treatments. In this office hour we will provide a brief summary of treatment tracking efforts and demonstrate how The Nature Conservancy is using LANDFIRE’s Events data to assess the extent of treatments in dry forests in the 11 western states. Partner Organization: The Nature Conservancy
March 26: Project Level Fuels Management Planning Using Quantitative Wildfire Risk Assessment in IFTDSS Nicole Vaillant, Forest Service, Wildland Fire Managment RD&A Partner Organization: Wildland Fire Management RD&A
April 30: The Use of LANDFIRE Data in the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) Sam Amato, Fire Application Specialist, Forest Service, Wildland Fire Management RD&A Partner Organization: Wildland Fire Management RD&A
May 28: Characterizing Ecosystems at Different Spatial Scales with LANDFIRE Data Sarah Anderson, PhD, Ecologist, Terrestrial Condition Assessment Coordinator Partner Organization: US Forest Service, Terrestrial Condition Assessment Program, Natural Resources Staff Area, Washington DC Office
Course Dates: May 19 - June 6
Location: Virtual
Cost: $150
Hosting Organization: Tall Timbers
Course Coordinator: Ron Guy, Jr (rguy@talltimbers.org; 970-403-4341)
Apply by May 1, 2025 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQz6vmTDMZANZDvqNQAKMJhmDouO2eQzZW_EYfB65NHmPx3g/viewform?usp=send_form
Register once and join all year: LANDFIRE Office Hour Series: 2025 All sessions will be recorded. Find them here: http://www.youtube.com/user/LANDFIREvideo
February 26: Treatment Tracking with LANDFIRE Events Kori Blankenship, TNC Fire Ecologist Knowing when and where treatments occur helps to track progress towards land management objectives. LANDFIRE is one of several programs that tracks treatments. In this office hour we will provide a brief summary of treatment tracking efforts and demonstrate how The Nature Conservancy is using LANDFIRE’s Events data to assess the extent of treatments in dry forests in the 11 western states. Partner Organization: The Nature Conservancy
March 26: Project Level Fuels Management Planning Using Quantitative Wildfire Risk Assessment in IFTDSS Nicole Vaillant, Forest Service, Wildland Fire Managment RD&A Partner Organization: Wildland Fire Management RD&A
April 30: The Use of LANDFIRE Data in the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) Sam Amato, Fire Application Specialist, Forest Service, Wildland Fire Management RD&A Partner Organization: Wildland Fire Management RD&A
May 28: Characterizing Ecosystems at Different Spatial Scales with LANDFIRE Data Sarah Anderson, PhD, Ecologist, Terrestrial Condition Assessment Coordinator Partner Organization: US Forest Service, Terrestrial Condition Assessment Program, Natural Resources Staff Area, Washington DC Office
Ever wondered about prescribed fire? What makes fire such an effective land management tool, what ecosystems respond positively to fire, and how can the process be safe? Join us for this free event and get the answers to all your burning questions!
The Learn & Burn will begin at 11:00am, and is an open-house style event. Drop by to join in the following festivities:
Live prescribed fire demonstration & interpretation
Touch & learn with fire tools & gear
Booths from local conservation organizations
Door prizes for attendees
Light snacks & refreshments
And more!
The prescribed fire demonstration will ignite at 11:30am, and will run for approximately 1 hour. The demonstration burn will be conducted by LCWM’s staff and volunteer Burn Crew, and will take place on a 1-acre plot of prairie.
Please RSVP online for this event. In case of unfavorable burn weather, the event will be moved to the following Saturday, April 19th, 2025. Any changes to the event date will be sent via email to anyone registered online, as well as posted on all event and social media pages.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION TRAINING. The Learn & Burn is purely educational. If you are interested in participating in prescribed burns or conducting burns on your own property, learn more by visiting the Michigan Prescribed Fire Council’s website. If you are interested in joining LCWM’s volunteer Burn Crew, you can train with us on March 4 (see this link for more information).
This event is hosted by the Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM) and the Michigan Prescribed Fire Council (MPFC), and is supported by the Michigan DNR's Forest to MI Faucet grant program.
Register once and join all year: LANDFIRE Office Hour Series: 2025 All sessions will be recorded. Find them here: http://www.youtube.com/user/LANDFIREvideo
February 26: Treatment Tracking with LANDFIRE Events Kori Blankenship, TNC Fire Ecologist Knowing when and where treatments occur helps to track progress towards land management objectives. LANDFIRE is one of several programs that tracks treatments. In this office hour we will provide a brief summary of treatment tracking efforts and demonstrate how The Nature Conservancy is using LANDFIRE’s Events data to assess the extent of treatments in dry forests in the 11 western states. Partner Organization: The Nature Conservancy
March 26: Project Level Fuels Management Planning Using Quantitative Wildfire Risk Assessment in IFTDSS Nicole Vaillant, Forest Service, Wildland Fire Managment RD&A Partner Organization: Wildland Fire Management RD&A
April 30: The Use of LANDFIRE Data in the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) Sam Amato, Fire Application Specialist, Forest Service, Wildland Fire Management RD&A Partner Organization: Wildland Fire Management RD&A
May 28: Characterizing Ecosystems at Different Spatial Scales with LANDFIRE Data Sarah Anderson, PhD, Ecologist, Terrestrial Condition Assessment Coordinator Partner Organization: US Forest Service, Terrestrial Condition Assessment Program, Natural Resources Staff Area, Washington DC Office
Join the Michigan Prescribed Fire Council and the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds for a presentation and discussion of Michigan’s forests, prescribed fire, and local water quality conservation efforts at Speciation Cellars in Grand Rapids, MI.
The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council (MPFC) formed in 1999 as a voluntary collaboration of individuals with a mission to protect, conserve and expand the safe use of prescribed fire on Michigan landscapes. Mary Parr, a member of the MPFC Education committee will discuss the relationship between healthy fire-maintained forests and water quality. The Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW) is an agency of the Grand Valley Metro Council, with a mission to understand, protect and improve the natural resources of the Lower Grand River Watershed for all to enjoy and will discuss what we can do to keep our rivers clean and healthy.
Pizza will be provided. Everyone is welcome whether you love prescribed fire or just want to learn more about it.
This event is funded in part by the Forest to MI Faucet grant through the Michigan Prescribed Fire Council.
More about Forest to MI Faucet: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/forestry/management/foresttomifaucet
The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council meets quarterly to discuss current initiatives happening around Michigan in the fire community and to collaborate on efforts related to public education, fire trainings, etc. All are welcomed to attend our quarterly meetings. If you wish to join as a member, membership is free and you can learn more about the expectations of members HERE.
Hybrid online Teams and in-person
(sign up for email list and watch for emails from info@firecouncil.org via MailChimp for meeting link, check your spam/junk)
2025 Quarterly Meeting Schedule
2nd Wednesdays 11am-1pm Hybrid
March 12 - (SW MI) Grand Valley State University
June 11 - (SE MI) Indian Spring MetroPark
Sept 10 - (Upper Peninsula) TBD
Dec 10 - (N Lower) Hartwick Pines
NWCG RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss course from March 10-14, 2025 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). This comprehensive training is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead prescribed fire operations.
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Hosted by Tall Timbers
Tall Timbers Research Station, founded in 1958, is a leader in fire science and prescribed fire training. Its research has shaped modern fire management, and it continues to advance regional and national programs with innovative curricula and collaborative approaches to fire management.
For this training, Tall Timbers will work closely with the National Delivery Team of the National Advanced Fire and Resource Institute (NAFRI) and the University of Idaho, ensuring that the RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss course reflects cutting-edge knowledge and nationally recognized best practices in prescribed fire.
Course Description
The RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to prepare, critically evaluate, and implement a prescribed fire plan in accordance with the NWCG Standards for Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation (PMS 484).
Objectives
· Prepare a prescribed fire plan in accordance with policy and guidelines
· Critically review prescribed fire plans and identify the necessary information for prescribed fire implementation
· Discuss prescribed fire implementation strategies and identify their application in various scenarios
· Evaluate, revise, and defend a prescribed fire plan the safely meets management objectives
The course includes a combination of self-paced pre-work, asynchronous activities, and Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) sessions delivered through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) and Zoom.
Total Course Hours: 62 hours
· 22 hours of pre-course work
· 40 hours of course work, including:
~25 hours of required live sessions (Monday–Friday)
~15 hours of recorded sessions
Requirements for Successful Completion:
· Complete all pre-course work.
· Attend all VILT sessions and watch all recorded sessions.
· Complete all exercises and discussion board activities.
· Pass the implementation assessment and final presentation.
Cost
$650 due upon acceptance into the course. Instructions will be provided regarding payment.
Nomination Complete the registration form HERE by December 16, 2024.
Acceptance letters will be emailed no later than January 31, 2025
Course Coordinator
Ron Guy Jr, Wildland Fire Training Coordinator @ Tall Timbers Research Station
Email: rguy@talltimbers.org
Phone: 970.403.4341
PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET
FREE
VIRTUAL - Register at link below to receive email with link to webinar
Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools for fuels reduction, habitat improvement, and ecological restoration. Yet, there are challenges surrounding social acceptance in implementing prescribed fire programs across the region. This Fueling Collaboration panel discussion will explore the factors that influence public perception and acceptance of prescribed fire in land management. Experts from diverse fields will share insights into effective and culturally appropriate communication strategies that engage communities, address concerns, overcome resistance, and build robust support for ecological restoration practices that include the use of fire. By highlighting successful examples from across the region, this panel aims to equip both fire researchers and fire managers with the tools needed to foster community trust and collaboration in fire-adapted landscapes.
Hosted by Kent Conservation District
Join your local conservation district for another landowner chainsaw training where we will cover how to safely approach various chainsaw techniques such as felling, bucking, snags and more. The first day we will be in the classroom going over chainsaw safety, proper technique, characteristics of tension in wood and maintenance. Lunch will also be provided using the $10 event cost. The following day, we will be able to get outside and put our new skills to use in a safe and controlled environment just off the Blandford Nature Center trail.
Feb. 12th: 9am- 3pm
Feb.13th: 9am - 1pm
Meet your Instructor: Dustin Brighton
Dustin is an ISA Certified Arborist and has served for over 20 years in the fire service, serving in various roles from firefighter to officer. Dustin’s life experiences have ignited a passion for safety and keeping others protected through instruction and public speaking appearances. His humble approach to teaching is contagious and his classes are in high demand throughout the state.
RSVP on EventBrite: Landowner Chainsaw Safety Training: Felling, Bucking and Maintenance Tickets, Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
VIRTUAL NWCG S-131 Firefighter Type 1 course.
February 10-21 with a Live Session on February 25 on the Tall Timbers Fire Learning Portal.
This essential training is designed for individuals preparing to step into leadership roles within wildland fire operations.
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Hosted by Tall Timbers
Tall Timbers Research Station, founded in 1958, is a leader in fire science and prescribed fire training. Its research has shaped modern fire management, and it continues to advance regional and national programs with innovative curricula and collaborative approaches to fire management.
Course Description
This 100% online/virtual version of S-131 Firefighter Type 1 is designed for experienced wildland and prescribed firefighters currently qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) who are seeking qualification as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) under the NWCG Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1).
Objectives
· Identify position responsibilities and demonstrate the ability to apply principles of Operational Leadership found in the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461
· Describe how to incorporate and maintain open lines of communication with appropriate personnel
· Identify Look Up, Down and Around indicators, and demonstrate the ability to apply the components of Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) as described in the IRPG
· Demonstrate the ability to apply tactical decision-making procedures
Course Content
The course combines self-paced online learning with a live, interactive virtual session.
Online Coursework: ~9 hours of asynchronous learning to be completed on The Tall Timbers Fire Learning Portal within the two weeks prior to the live session (required).
Live Virtual Training: ½ day Zoom session (9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET). Followed by a 2-hour exam (due by 5:00 p.m. ET).
Cost
$150 due upon acceptance into the course. Instructions will be provided regarding payment.
Nomination Complete the registration form HERE by December 31, 2024.
Acceptance letters will be emailed no later than January 31, 2025
Course Coordinator
Ron Guy Jr, Wildland Fire Training Coordinator @ Tall Timbers Research Station
Email: rguy@talltimbers.org
Phone: 970.403.4341
The Department of Natural Resources is hosting an S290 course on February 10th-14th in Shelbyville MI at “The Bay Point Inn”. This course is a 5-day course starting at Noon on Monday and running through Noon on Friday February 14th. This course will be free to attend (tuition) but participants will be responsible for travel and any expenses associated with lodging and food.
This course is required to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager through the State of Michigan. To be eligible to sign up for this course you must have completed S190 as that course is a prerequisite for this course, and a copy of your certificate will be required.
Spots are limited, if you would like to be considered for a spot in this course, please contact our Prescribed Burn Specialist GraceAnna Cooper either via email cooperg6@michigan.gov or by phone 231-463-4661. Once spots are filled individuals will be notified with more classroom specifics. Please reach out by Jan 27, 2025.
The Burning Issues Workshop is an annual event hosted by the Michigan Prescribed Fire Council in-person and virtually to bring together professionals and anyone interested in prescribed fire from around Michigan to network and learn about current issues/topics in this field.
Click the link to redirect to this year’s event page for full details.
PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET
FREE
VIRTUAL - Register at link below to receive link to webinar via email
Wildland fire managers require an expanded toolbox for decision support in the context of an increasingly novel fuel and fire environment complicated by a changing climate, invasive species encroachment, and rapid increase in wildland-urban interface in many areas within the U.S. Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) offers an efficient, cost-effective, and powerful tool for characterizing high resolution, sub-canopy forest and fuel structural conditions with the simple press of a button. In this panel discussion, TLS subject matter experts from both research and operations will share their efforts and practical applications of TLS and other 3D wildland fuels characterization tools for improved wildland fire planning, fire effects monitoring, and decision support.
PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET
FREE
VIRTUAL - Register at link below to receive email with link to meeting
Wetlands are the forgotten sibling of the prescribed fire world. While upland ecosystems across the Eastern U.S. have received significant attention for their fire-dependency, wetlands—characterized by their more episodic encounters with fire—rarely receive equitable fire management investments. Fire managers face unique challenges in these environments, where hydric soils, muck, and dense vegetation can prolong smoke production, encourage smoldering, and hinder vehicle access. As a result, fire-dependent wetlands nationwide have suffered, leading to declines in numerous plant and animal species. In this Fueling Collaboration panel discussion, we will explore the role of fire in various wetland ecosystems and examine the challenges and opportunities associated with its use. Join us as we hear from scientists, land managers, and biologists working in pocosins, marshes, swamps, bogs, and isolated wetlands.
Recurring steering committee council meetings will now consistently take place virtually and in-person 2nd Tuesdays of March 12, June 11, Sept 10, and Dec 10, 2024 from 11:00AM-2:00PM (EST). This will allow us to build on the momentum of our annual meeting and avoid peak burning season. Meeting agendas and notes will be posted on the website Committee Notes page for those unable to attend live.
Agenda and Online MS Teams link will be e-mailed prior to meeting. Join our e-mailing list.
RSVP for In-Person at Edward Lowe Foundation in Cassopolis, MI (lunch provided)
Contact Stephanie Diep at info@firecouncil.org to add items to the agenda.
In-Person Hybrid Locations for 2024:
Dec 10: SW: Edward Lowe Foundation Cassopolis, MI
PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET
FREE
VIRTUAL - Please register at the link below to receive email with link to meeting
Fire, whether naturally ignited or culturally conveyed, did not spread across eastern North America frequently or evenly enough for fire-dependent grasslands to be as ubiquitous as the forested landscape. But in areas where it could, there were open grasslands and grassy savannas and woodlands composed of a rich diversity of unique species assemblages. This discussion will feature researchers and practitioners involved in protecting and maximizing the size and occurrence of these herbaceous upland ecosystems reflective of contemporary pressures and challenges with a focus on restoring ancient remnants (old growth grasslands) and reconstructing grasslands (where grassland vegetation was destroyed). Specifically highlighted will be the value of intergenerational knowledge as well as the regional networks that have emerged from and support specific grassland management prescriptions reflective of unique flora and distinct drivers. Understanding local variation is necessary to success – particularly in the context of fragmentation, seed sourcing, fire suppression, climate change, and other factors. Panelists will share their “mental maps” developed from navigating such complexities especially plant community composition, habitat needs of wildlife species, and components of the fire regime to address when planning fuel load reductions and reintroduction of fire to help maximize the protection and persistence of these heralded ecosystems.
Dr. Evan Larson will be discussing tree-ring fire histories and indigenous knowledge to tell the story about people, fire, pine, and climate in the Upper Great Lakes.
Event by Western Michigan University and Bronco Nations
5-5:30pm Reception with appetizers and cash bar
5:30-7pm Free Public Presentation
Find agenda, ticket sales, and all details on our 2025 Burning Issues Workshop Event Page: www.firecouncil.org/bi2025
Space is limited. Register by Aug 31, 2024
Join Michigan Department of Natural Resources Roscommon Equipment Center staff Oct. 7-11 at the state's Forest Fire Experiment Station for an in-depth firefighting equipment workshop. Register soon; space is limited to 16 attendees.
The workshop, which provides equipment demonstrations and networking opportunities, is ideal for fire department chiefs, equipment program leaders and other wildland fire professionals.
Activities will include:
Facility tour – Learn about available design and testing assistance.
Field day – Operate Michigan DNR equipment on experiment station testing grounds.
Off-site visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – A valid passport or enhanced driver's license is needed for international border crossing.
Presentation – Each attendee should prepare a 10- to 15-minute presentation related to fire equipment to foster idea sharing.
To register, email Dave Stockoski <StockoskiD@Michigan.gov> by Aug. 31.
The DNR will provide ground transportation to and from Roscommon from the Traverse City Airport and to field activities. Hotel blocks will be arranged by DNR staff in Roscommon, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Traverse City. Flights, hotel and meal expenses will be covered by attendees.
The Roscommon Equipment Center program serves state and local firefighting agencies across the nation through specialized equipment testing, design and development.
Event organized and hosted by Michigan DNR.
Hosted by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Forestry Center
Select Wednesdays in 2023-24
9:30am-11:00am (8:30-10 a.m. CT )
Online via Zoom
FREE
Foresters and land managers have many forest management tools at their disposal. One tool that's often overlooked is prescribed fire. Though underutilized, prescribed fire for forest management is important for ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control.Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems.
This webinar series will explore several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. We have invited speakers to provide their perspectives and offer advice on how we can advance prescribed fire as a forest management tool in the future.
NOV 1, 2023: Oak and Fire in the Eastern US
DEC 6, 2023: Fire in Northern Pine Systems
JAN 3, 2024: Fire in Southern Pine Systems
FEB 7, 2024: Prescribed Fire as a Restoration Tool for Barrens
MAR 6, 2024: Fire and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Lake States
APR 3, 2024: Fire and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Beyond the Lake States
MAY 1, 2024: Fire and Game Species
JUNE 5, 2024: Prescribed Fire in Urban Landscapes
JULY 10, 2024: Fire and Climate Change
AUG 7, 2024: Case Studies - Prescribed Fire and Red Pine
SEPT 4, 2024: Case Studies - Prescribed Fire and Interfering Vegetation
OCT 2, 2024: Workforce Development
Register by August 30, 2024
Huron Pines is hosting a fire field day training. This training completes the fire certification for those who have completed the prerequisite coursework. Participants will gain hands-on firefighting skills, including tool use, a work capacity test (pack test), and shelter deployment.
Prior to the field day, coursework will need to be completed. Prerequisites of five online training courses are required to attend the field day (S-130, S-190, ICS-100, L180, IS-700). These courses will take approximately 40 hours and are free to complete online. Certificates will be awarded after the completion of each course, and will need to be sent to Huron Pines prior to participating in the field day.
Capacity is limited and registration must be completed by August 30th.
Cost to participate is $75 and will include lunch and refreshments.
More information will be provided as the field day approaches. If you have any immediate questions, please contact Restoration Specialist Abby Macek at abigailm@huronpines.org or (989) 448-2293, ext. 24.
Organized and Hosted by Huron Pines
Recurring steering committee council meetings will now consistently take place virtually and in-person 2nd Tuesdays of March 12, June 11, Sept 10, and Dec 10, 2024 from 11:00AM-2:00PM (EST). This will allow us to build on the momentum of our annual meeting and avoid peak burning season. Meeting agendas and notes will be posted on the website Committee Notes page for those unable to attend live.
Agenda and Online MS Teams link will be e-mailed prior to meeting. Join our e-mailing list.
Contact Stephanie Diep at info@firecouncil.org to add items to the agenda.
AGENDA
Welcome and Introductions
By-Law Section Review
Vote on Article II changes
Review Article III
Subcommittee Updates
Education and Outreach
Forest to MI Faucet subcommittee call
Learn and Burn/Forest to MI Faucet Breakout
NDA Learn and Burn
Burning Issues Planning
Training and Qualifications
Quarterly Finance Update
Grant updates
Strategic Plan
Partner Updates/Events
Open Floor
Call for Leadership
In-Person Hybrid Locations for 2024:
Mar 12: Central: Conference Room B at the NRCS State Office, 3001 Coolidge Rd Ste 250, East Lansing, MI 48823
June 11: SE/Central: Jay’s Sporting Goods, Gaylord, MI
Sept 10: UP: DNR Incident Coordination Center - 110 Ford Rd, Marquette, MI 49855
Dec 10: SW: Edward Lowe Foundation Cassopolis, MI
Hosted by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Forestry Center
Select Wednesdays in 2023-24
9:30am-11:00am (8:30-10 a.m. CT )
Online via Zoom
FREE
Foresters and land managers have many forest management tools at their disposal. One tool that's often overlooked is prescribed fire. Though underutilized, prescribed fire for forest management is important for ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control.Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems.
This webinar series will explore several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. We have invited speakers to provide their perspectives and offer advice on how we can advance prescribed fire as a forest management tool in the future.
NOV 1, 2023: Oak and Fire in the Eastern US
DEC 6, 2023: Fire in Northern Pine Systems
JAN 3, 2024: Fire in Southern Pine Systems
FEB 7, 2024: Prescribed Fire as a Restoration Tool for Barrens
MAR 6, 2024: Fire and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Lake States
APR 3, 2024: Fire and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Beyond the Lake States
MAY 1, 2024: Fire and Game Species
JUNE 5, 2024: Prescribed Fire in Urban Landscapes
JULY 10, 2024: Fire and Climate Change
AUG 7, 2024: Case Studies - Prescribed Fire and Red Pine
SEPT 4, 2024: Case Studies - Prescribed Fire and Interfering Vegetation
OCT 2, 2024: Workforce Development
Have you heard about prescribed fire training exchanges (aka TREX) and wondered what they are all about? Do you have fire staff who seek additional experience or opportunities to get task books signed? These TREX fire training experiences are common in other parts of the country but are brand new here in Michigan. The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council recently held the first ever TREX in Michigan and are now starting to plan the next event tentatively scheduled for 10 days in September of 2025.
Huron Pines, Michigan Prescribed Fire Council, MI Dept. of Military and Veteran's affairs and our partners at The Ember Alliance, will be hosting a free informational webinar on August 8 at 3pm (EST) to share information about TREX and answer any questions you may have. You can register for the Webinar here.
Additional information, webinar link and agenda will be shared with all who register.
Hosted by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Forestry Center
Select Wednesdays in 2023-24
9:30am-11:00am (8:30-10 a.m. CT )
Online via Zoom
FREE
Foresters and land managers have many forest management tools at their disposal. One tool that's often overlooked is prescribed fire. Though underutilized, prescribed fire for forest management is important for ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control.Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems.
This webinar series will explore several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. We have invited speakers to provide their perspectives and offer advice on how we can advance prescribed fire as a forest management tool in the future.
NOV 1, 2023: Oak and Fire in the Eastern US
DEC 6, 2023: Fire in Northern Pine Systems
JAN 3, 2024: Fire in Southern Pine Systems
FEB 7, 2024: Prescribed Fire as a Restoration Tool for Barrens
MAR 6, 2024: Fire and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Lake States
APR 3, 2024: Fire and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Beyond the Lake States
MAY 1, 2024: Fire and Game Species
JUNE 5, 2024: Prescribed Fire in Urban Landscapes
JULY 10, 2024: Fire and Climate Change
AUG 7, 2024: Case Studies - Prescribed Fire and Red Pine
SEPT 4, 2024: Case Studies - Prescribed Fire and Interfering Vegetation
OCT 2, 2024: Workforce Development
