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Oct 03

Empire-Sauk Chapter: Basic Prescribed Fire Crew Training

The Empire-Sauk Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts is offering basic training for those interested in prescribed fire. This 1-day class is for people without previous experience in prescribed fire or who want a refresher. The training will follow the guidelines of the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. Successful participation in this training, plus attending a field training session, plus helping on two burns with The Prairie Enthusiasts as an apprentice, provides qualifications to be a new crew member on The Prairie Enthusiasts' burns.

Rosemary Garfoot Public Library
2107 Julius St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
09:00am - 04:00pm

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$30.00

This class will be taught by Rob Baller, Scott Fulton, Patti Haack, Andy Sleger, and Rob Schubert of The Prairie Enthusiasts. The class will be indoors and consist of PowerPoint lectures and video.


Capacity is limited to 30 participants, so register today!


Date, Time and Location

Saturday, October 3 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Rosemary Garfoot Public Library at 2107 Julius St. in Cross Plains, WI 53528 (MAP HERE)


A separate field training will be held at a site and time to be determined.


Main Topics Addressed

  • Why we burn
  • Fire behavior—fuels, weather, topography
  • Ignition techniques
  • Safety on the fire line
  • Crew roles and next steps


What to Bring

Please bring materials to take notes. Please bring water and a lunch.


Questions? Contact Event Organizer Scott Fulton at scottpfulton@gmail.com or (608) 345-8297.

The Prairie Enthusiasts is an accredited land trust with 13 local Chapters in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. The Prairie Enthusiasts seeks to ensure the perpetuation and recovery of prairies, oak savannas, and associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, restoration, and education. To learn more, visit our website at ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org.