Kalamazoo Nature Center will be hosting an S130 Field Day on 19 March 2026, 0800-1630. The field day will review wildland fire tools, communications, safety, radios, weather reporting, ignitions, water pumps and hoses, constructing a fireline, and fire shelter deployment. Lunch is included. Registration is at the link below.
All Skill Levels Welcome!
This will be a two day course encompassing: All Prescribed burn components, with hands on site visits, plan writing, smoke management, laws and liability, details on the certification process/renewal and more. A binder and all take home materials will be provided
*This course is required to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager (CPBM) in the state of Michigan
Hotels available within 20 minutes to the Center
Lunch on your own
Free to attend , space is limited please contact GraceAnna Cooper to register cooperg6@michigan.gov or 231.463.4661
NWCG RT-130 Fire Refresher is for any wildland firefighter to renew their annual certification. Training will include review of fire shelter deployment, review last year’s local burns, sand table scenarios, and additional training modules.
A pack test will also be administered for moderate and arduous ratings.
Registration is located at this link:
https://9726a.blackbaudhosting.com/9726a/Prescribed-Fire-Refresher-RT-130-Training
Have you ever wanted to learn more about prescribed fire in the parks and around Michigan?
Join Ottawa County Parks staff this coming Thursday, March 19th at 6 pm at Coopersville Brewing Co. Staff will give a short presentation about fire in the parks as well as the role of the Michigan Prescribed Fire Council in Rx fire around the state.
Kalamazoo Nature Center will be hosting an S130 Field Day on 19 March 2026, 0800-1630. The field day will review wildland fire tools, communications, safety, radios, weather reporting, ignitions, water pumps and hoses, constructing a fireline, and fire shelter deployment. Lunch is included. Registration is at the link below.
All Skill Levels Welcome!
This will be a two day course encompassing: All Prescribed burn components, with hands on site visits, plan writing, smoke management, laws and liability, details on the certification process/renewal and more. A binder and all take home materials will be provided
*This course is required to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager (CPBM) in the state of Michigan
Hotels available within 20 minutes to the Center
Lunch on your own
Free to attend , space is limited please contact GraceAnna Cooper to register cooperg6@michigan.gov or 231.463.4661
