The Nature Conservancy and the five federal land management agencies with wildfire responsibilities are planning a “training exchange” to enhance the skills and experience of firefighters who are trainees for the following positions: Burn Boss types 2 and 3, Firing Boss, Engine Boss, Type 1 Firefighter, and Fire Effects Monitor.
This is a training format that is new to us. Check out the announcement below. Click on the “+” or “FullScreen” to see a larger version.
Nebraska Prescribed Burn Training Exchange Mar-2011
Given how long it takes people to become qualified under NWCG, it makes sense to provide as many of these events as possible- especially when the folks with which you Rx burn are the same folks you will fight fire with.