Training Dates: September 24th through October 6th.
The objective of the two-week prescribed fire training exchange (TREX) programs in Central Washington is to facilitate peer-to-peer, experiential learning for prescribed fire professionals and others interested in advancing innovative tools to restore fire-adapted ecosystems. Participants will engage in hands-on training in the ecology of fire-adapted ecosystems, communications and community outreach, prescribed fire monitoring, operational assignments, prescribed fire use, and collaboration among a diverse array of participating individuals and organizations.
Location: 'Base Camp' will be located in Plain, Washington. Participants will be traveling to burn sites located throughout Central Washington.
Nomination Due Date: Completed nomination forms are DUE NO LATER than July 10, 2017. Selections will be announced in by July 20, 2017. Visit the website above for more information.