Growing-season burns are increasingly used in upland hardwood forest for multiple forest management goals. Many species of reptiles and amphibians are ground-dwelling, potentially increasing their vulnerability to prescribed fire, especially during the...
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Definition: A management ignited wildland fire that burns under specified conditions where the fire is confined to a predetermined area to produce the fire behavior and fire characteristics required to attain planned fire treatment and resource management objectives.
(National Wildfire Coordinating Group/Fire Research And Management Exchange System)
Uses for prescribed fire include hazardous fuel reduction, ecological restoration and maintenance, perpetuating fire-dependent species, controlling insects and disease, improving wildlife habitat, improving forage for grazing, enhancing appearance for recreation, and improving access.
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The BehavePlus fire modeling system is a Windows based computer program that can be used for any fire management application that involves modeling fire behavior and fire effects.
The FRAMES Emissions & Smoke Portal is a partner-sponsored site providing access to information about smoke and emissions from wildland fire, including the online Smoke Management and Air Quality for Land Managers online tutorial.
FERGI (Fire-Enhanced Runoff and Gully Initiation Model) is a post fire, erosion prediction utility.
The Fire and Fire Surrogates Study (FFS) assessed the effects of fire and fire surrogate fuel treatments, specifically, quantifying the costs and ecological consequences of alternative fire and fire surrogate restorative treatments in a number of forest types and conditions across the US.
Publications related to the International Crown Fire Modeling Experiment (ICFME).
The Southwest Fire Science Consortium is partnering with FRAMES to help fire managers access important fire science information related to the Southwest's top ten fire management science issues.
The vision of the World of Wildland Fire is to provide and connect fire science educators and trainers with scientifically solid and peer-reviewed teaching tools and techniques, using state-of-the-art materials, which will be free and accessible to all.
The USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest/Alaska Regions and USDOI Bureau of Land Management’s Oregon-Washington State Office, Fire, Fuels, and Aviation Division is currently in the process of outreach to assess interest in a for a permanent, full-time GS-0401-12 Fuels Management Specialist position. The duty location for this position may be negotiated post-selection to any Forest Service location (virtual office location) within Region 6 (Oregon or Washington), and the incumbent is expected to travel 50 percent of the time. The outreach notice and reply form are attached; please share this information with those within your network and others you know who are qualified and may be interested.
The incumbent assists the Program Manager in the development, organization and administration of the Region-wide fuels management program. The incumbent provides advice, assistance and direction to Forests to establish appropriate response to wildland fire, and coordinates with Air Quality Specialists to develop and review smoke management and air quality guidelines as they relate to planned and unplanned ignitions. The percentage of time spent on duties included in this position may fluctuate with more emphasis on operations, planning, program management, or training based on workload priorities, emphasis, and needs. Ninety (90) days of experience as a primary/rigorous firefighter or equivalent experience outside federal employment is a basic qualification requirement for this position. If you have further questions about the position, please contact Regional Fuels Program Manager Dana Skelly at 503-351-1738, or by email at dana.skelly[at]usda.gov or dskelly[at]firenet.gov.
This purpose of this outreach notice is to determine an adequate candidate pool, and it is in effect from December 12 through December 26, 2018. If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the attached outreach response form and return it to amset[at]fs.fed.us. When the outreach notice expires, you may access USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov for all vacancy announcement information. Those responding to this outreach will receive notice of the vacancy announcement information once available.
As the Forest Crew Supervisor 2 (Prescribed Fire Assistant Team Leader)within the Wildlife Program in providing statewide fire management implementation services on wildlife areas including fire dependent fish and wildlife habitat restoration and maintenance using prescribed (Rx) fire. Additionally this position will be the assistant on the prescribed (Rx) Fire burn team to help implement projects for fire-dependent dry forest ecosystems with an initial focus in Eastern Washington but may include any region in Washington State. This position supports/contributes to the mission of WDFW of preserving, protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats by restoring fire as a disturbance agent at the appropriate frequency to fire dependent ecosystems/habitats sustaining and perpetuating the plants and animals dependent thereon.
Under the supervision of the Prescribe Fire Team Leader, the Prescribe Fire Assistant Team Leader (Forest Crew Supervisor 2) position supports the Department's mission and goals by implementing sound fire dependent fish and wildlife habitat restoration and maintenance projects within the constraints of policy, applicable legal requirements, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
This position assists the Prescribed Fire Team Leader in implementing plans to restore and maintain fire dependent fish and wildlife on wildlife areas primarily in Eastern Washington but may include any region statewide which include more 200,000 acres of forest including numerous fire dependent, e.g., dry forest and fire maintained prairies and steppe.
General duties include: Coordinating with the Prescribed Fire Team Leader and the South Prescribed Fire Unit Manager to implement plans for restoration and maintenance of fire dependent fish and wildlife habitat; Conducting burn unit layout, fuels inventory, assisting with the day to day operations of the Prescribe Burn Team, and implementing restoration projects with a primary focus on assisting in supervising and training under the direction of Prescribed Fire Team Leader for the Prescribed Burn Team crew members.
Deadline: Jan 6, 2019 11:59 pm
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Responses are requested by January 11th, 2019 so that initial results may be discussed at the 2019 NE RSC Meeting Jan. 28-29, 2019. Do not complete the survey if your organization falls out of the NE RSC boundary.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Engine Boss (ENGB) oversees a Type 6 engine crew (2-3 Burn Crew Members) in wildland fire activities, as directed by a Burn Boss, or other command position. Position will begin on February 11, 2019 and terminate on April 19, 2019. Housing will be available.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about and to apply to this position, click HERE. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 2, 2019.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Fire Management Assistant (FMA) position will begin February 1, 2019 and end May 1, 2019. The FMA will work directly with the Fire Manager on all wildland fire management and preserve management activities. Housing may be available. Frequent travel is required. Please notice this is an as needed position meaning there is no minimum or maximum weekly hours guaranteed.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about and to apply to this position, click HERE. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 2, 2019.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Burn Crew Member is a 6-month position starting in mid-February and concluding in mid-August. The position is full time and will be based out of the Wisconsin chapter’s main office in Madison. The successful candidate will be a member of the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Crew and will also provide land management support on TNC lands in southern Wisconsin. The position will provide logistical support for the prescribed fire program, including crew coordination, equipment preparation and rehab, and fire break installation. The Burn Crew Member will participate in fire operations to include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, etc. on TNC lands along with state and federal partner lands. During the non-fire activities, the position will implement preserve management duties such as species monitoring, invasive species control (mechanical and chemical), boundary posting, field trip coordination, etc. The position may also use equipment such as, but not limited to, ATVs, brushcutters, chainsaws, and backpack herbicide sprayers. The pay rate will be $14-16 per hour depending on experience.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about and to apply to this position, click HERE. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 11.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Preserve Technician maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and performs land management activities. S/he removes exotic species and/or conducts species monitoring and may also manage livestock. S/he may assist in prescribed burns and repair/maintain tools, equipment, facilities, vehicles and land. The Preserve Technician will open and close preserve to the visiting public and maintain preserve records using a database or PC.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about and to apply to this position, click HERE. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 29th.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Southern Indiana Land Steward leads work teams to ensure the coordination, community support and implementation of preserve management plans. They maintain preserve areas frequented by the visiting public, remove exotic species and/or monitor and research species, assist with prescribe fire as a management tool, use power equipment to maintain roads, fire lines, trails, ecological integrity of preserves, maintain tools and equipment, operate heavy machinery, and open and close preserves to the visiting public.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about and to apply to this position, click HERE. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 25, 2018.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Stewardship Technician performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance and management. S/he will assist with preserve activities including; fence repair & building, tree removal, seed collection, mowing, prescribed burning, building maintenance, and weed control (including herbicide application). The position may also require field data collection and data entry related to research and monitoring projects being conducted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) staff and cooperators. Public relations work, including leading tours and giving programs may also be required. This short-term (full-time) position will require irregular hours and will include extensive outdoor physical labor under adverse conditions. The Stewardship Technician is supervised by the Assistant Preserve Manager, does not supervise other staff, but may supervise volunteers. This seasonal position will run from February 4, 2019 – December 6, 2019. This position is based at The Nature Conservancy’s Platte River Prairies (rural part of central Nebraska) but may also be temporarily based at other preserve locations in Nebraska. Optional housing is available.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about and to apply to this position, click HERE. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 18, 2018.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Maine Chapter of The Nature Conservancy seeks a knowledgeable, energetic Conservation Forester to manage 160,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified timberland and ecological reserves at the Upper St. John River Forest. Secondary responsibilities include assisting our Stewardship team in management of the 45,000-acre Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area and other sites in Northern Maine. The Conservation Forester will have a unique opportunity to manage one of the most dynamic and impactful forest conservation projects in the United States. Communicating and sharing forest management and conservation outcomes and lessons learned with Conservancy staff, partners, and contractors are important parts of the work. The position is a hands-on field-oriented job with an expected 50% or more time spent in the woods. This position will require regular overnight travel and may be based near Millinocket, Maine or another community with good access to the forest of northern Maine.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about and to apply to this position, click HERE. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 1/3/2019.
Summary
Positions at the GS-05 level have been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. These positions have been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF) and require selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at the IFPM website.
Responsibilities
The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for temporary employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews. Work may include working as a crew member on any of the following types of crews: Hand; Helitack (helicopter); Engine. For more information on Crew Types, click here.
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-03 Forestry Aid) performs assignments as a wildland firefighter crew member in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology; may assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack; construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups.
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-04 Forestry Technician) is a skilled wildland firefighter. May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4's. A skilled wildland firefighter on a helitack crew loads helicopters, determines weight calculations, completes crew manifest and may rappel from a hovering helicopter near ground level in remote areas to construct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires. May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4's.
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-05 Forestry Technician) is a senior wildland firefighter performing all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. A senior wildland firefighter on a helitack crew loads helicopter personnel and cargo considering methods, weight distribution, necessity for securing, total weights, etc. and completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work site. May exit helicopter in remote areas to construct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4's.
Cut-off Date: The following locations will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before the date indicated below to receive first consideration. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed, during the open period of the announcement:
11/13/2018 Panther Junction, TX (Big Bend NP)
Fritch, TX (Lake Meredith NRA)
Salt Flat, TX (Guadalupe Mtns. NP)
Woodville, TX (Big Thicket NP)
Deadline: Jan 2, 2019 9:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
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Training: National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center FY2019 Sessions (posted Jul 19, 2018)
The Prescribed Fire Training Center (PFTC) is a unique program blending maximum field prescribed burning experience with a flexible curriculum of classroom instruction on foundational topics for prescribed fire practitioners.
The PFTC is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. Training locations are dispersed throughout Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Attendees will travel to several remote sites during their stay to take advantage of prescribed burning and learning opportunities with a variety of agencies, fuel types, and challenges such as urban interface.
The Southeast is an ideal site for the PFTC due to the year round burning programs of several agencies, broad prescription windows, and the high level of interagency cooperation. During their 20 day tour, individuals should expect to participate in prescribed burns conducted for a variety of objectives. The wildland urban interface is a focus of PFTC, and most participants will have opportunities to conduct burns in interface situations. This variety of field experience with the different prescriptions, planning procedures, and techniques of the various agencies offers an accelerated learning opportunity for the participants.
FY2019 20-Day Sessions:
- January 6, 2019 to January 25, 2019
- February 3, 2019 to February 22, 2019
- March 10, 2019 to March 29, 2019
- April 7, 2019 to April 26, 2019
- June 2, 2019 to June 21, 2019
FY2019 Agency Admin Workshops:
- October 25, 2018 to October 30, 2018
- February 28, 2019 to March 5, 2019
Location: National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center
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Contact Name: Greg Seamon, Fire Training Specialist, Tall Timbers
Contact E-mail: gseamon@talltimbers.org
Contact Phone: (850) 523-8631
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