As we enter 2022, we wish every member of our prescribed fire community a happy new year! We look forward to continuing to work with all of you to increase the safe, effective use of prescribed fire across the South.
The North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council has partnered to post a virtual RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Annual Refresher on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. While created to focus on North Carolina, the course is open to other states. Those wishing to take the training will need to login or create an account and select RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher- NC State Parks 2022. The course is self-paced and the course key to access is NCPFC2022. Students must provide proof of a successful fire shelter deployment conducted in-person. The course will be posted on the portal through January 28, 2022.
Image: Participants deploy
practice fire shelters at a Raleigh, NC event in December 2021 Photo by Laurel Kays
The Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network has released several new resources related to smoke management useful to prescribed fire practitioners in the Southeast:
FEMA, USDA, and DOI have established a joint Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. The commission will built on the work of existing efforts such as the Wildland Fire Leadership Council, and is tasked with recommending federal policies and strategies to more effectively prevent, mitigate, suppress and manage wildland fires, including rehabilitating land affected from wildland fires.
Longleaf Alliance and USFS Storymap
Two new storymaps have been released showcasing conservation work across the region:
The Ember Alliance and partners will offer online versions of RX-310 and RX-410 in Spring 2022. These courses will be self-paced with live virtual sessions with regional coaches in February. Those interested should fill out the appropriate interest form:
The Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund request for proposals (RFP) for 2022 will be released in early to mid-January 2022, with proposals due in early to mid-March 2022. This is an adjustment from previous RFP cycles and we wanted to provide notice so that you may plan accordingly. Funding decisions will be announced in August 2022.