Michigan Prescribed Fire Council

06/08/2026

Don't forget! Our next MPFC Quarterly Meeting is happening on June 11 at the Bengel Wildlife Center. We'll be discussing upcoming events, subcommittee updates, and the latest in prescribed fire management across Michigan. Open to all members and anyone interested in fire ecology! Find the location, virtual link, and agenda at https://www.firecouncil.org/new-events-1. See you there!

06/05/2026

We need YOUR help to make the Michigan Prescribed Fire Festival a blazing success! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with activities, guide attendees, and help run the event. It's a great way to support the community, network, and learn more about prescribed fire. Sign up to volunteer today at the link below! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=yGMcyVUhJ0CUOwBEsVMx0botvKPBmwRHi1x2oVFZ-GRUNU9LVDRVNU9KSUJaUVg3Q1ZQOUo3SVg4Wi4u&route=shorturl

06/04/2026

MPFC is joining this event to help educate young people about prescribed fire and it's capacity to help prevent wildfire. If you're interested in helping, reach out to [email protected].

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06/03/2026

Mark your calendars! The Michigan Prescribed Fire Festival is coming up! Join us for a fun and educational day celebrating the benefits of "good fire" for our ecosystems. There will be live demonstrations, equipment displays, and activities for all ages. Visit www.firecouncil.org for all the exciting details! Landing pad at this link for now myumi.ch/wwAVJ

06/03/2026

Curious about our upcoming Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX)? Join us for our TREX Info Sessions! This is the perfect opportunity to learn what TREX is all about, what to expect in the field, and how you can get involved. Head over to www.firecouncil.org to find the schedule and RSVP!.
June 4 is here: Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/279325760566830?p=6YRNRrzteRsgldvRW1

Meeting ID: 279 325 760 566 830

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June 15 is here
Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281644467495585?p=IUcrPePxvVKkLQ0B6U

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06/02/2026

Our prescribed fire work saves lives and infrastructure. It reduces smoke emissions compared to wildfire smoke. And bonus material it restores fire-adapted ecosystems.

We always appreciate a good researcher who can tie environmental work to economic good.

Researchers have quantified the economic good of prescribed burning.

A study in the journal Science analyzed U.S. Forest Service data from 285 wildfires that intersected with prescribed burning and other fuel treatments across 11 western states from 2017 to 2023 to measure how much damage was averted due to the treatments.

They found that prescribed burning, along with other forest fuel treatments, avoided the staggering costs of large and severe wildfires. Each dollar invested yielded $3.73 in expected benefits.


https://wildfiretoday.com/save-the-environment-and-the-economy-with-prescribed-burning-researchers-say/

06/01/2026

Ready to put fire on the ground? TREX registration is officially OPEN! Whether you are a private landowner, student, or fire professional, the Prescribed Fire Training Exchange is an incredible way to build your skills and network with the regional fire community. Spots fill up fast! Secure yours today at www.firecouncil.org. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ4oK57McBp3JbzqP6ZrIy4dXPxByuT2R2f47OZvt7stRJfw/viewform

06/01/2026

The link for this one hour session to learn more about TREX is now on our website. Please join us on June 4th to hear more!

Building capacity and sharing knowledge is at the heart of what we do. That’s why we are excited to announce info sessions for the upcoming September 2026 Wildland Fire Training Exchange (TREX) at Camp Grayling. If you are unfamiliar with the TREX model, these sessions are designed for you. We wil...

06/01/2026

Join us for an information session on what the Wildland Fire Training Exchange (affectionately known as TREX) is, and what it can do for you as a firefighter/lighter and what it can do for the fire community. Teams link can be found at our website. https://www.firecouncil.org/trainings-1/2026/6/4/trex-info-sessions-the-5-ws-of-this-training

05/31/2026

Worried you missed the deadline for TREX? You didn't.

TREX registration deadline extended!

Applications are now due June 30.

Apply at link below:

Register for the TREX Information Session. Please select which date(s) you plan to attend.