Cost: $25
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Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4kjv3f8/lp/dc5f1d8d-d229-436…
This is basic crew member training for anyone who wants to volunteer on local chapter burns, or who is just interested in learning more about prescribed burns. Completion of this training (classroom and field) qualifies you as an Apprentice on our burn crew. Apprentices will become Crew Members after participating in two prescribed burns. Chapter experts will cover the basics of fire ecology, behavior and management. There will be hands-on experience with tools, which you will use to ignite and extinguish a grass fire (weather permitting).
Where:
Classroom (9am-12pm): UW-Stout Jarvis Hall Science Wing Room 156, 410 10th Ave E, Menomonie, WI 54751
Field (1-4pm): Dunn County Pottery, E4606 County Rd C, Menomonie, WI 54751
What to bring:
Nomex or natural fiber (cotton, wool) clothing. Long pants and long sleeves.
Leather boots
Leather gloves
Nomex or natural fiber hat/head covering
Bandana or neck buff (natural fiber or Nomex)
Water and a bag lunch
Agenda
8:45 - Check-in
9:00 - Welcome & Introduction
9:10 - Fire Ecology: Why Burn?
9:30 - Weather and Fire Behavior
10:15 - Break (10 minutes)
10:25 - Equipment and PPE
10:45 - Burn Plans
11:00 - Break (10 minutes)
11:10 - Ignition Patterns and Procedures
11:45 - Questions
12:00 - Break for lunch and travel to field site
1:00 - Meet at field site for field training
Email Questions to: [email protected]
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