09/18/2026
Prescribed Fire Crew Training, Oct. 10 & 11
As many of you know, prescribed fire is a major tool for maintaining prairie habitats. Standing Cedars has over 250 acres of prairie and we are looking to increase our capacity to conduct our own burns. To that end, we are providing free basic training for 25-30 individuals willing to commit to both the training and being available during the spring and/or fall burning seasons. Per our insurance requirements, if you do not attend the training you cannot participate in our prescribed burning activities, and there can be no compensation for participants. The training will be provided by the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. Weather permitting, we will be conducting one and hopefully two small burns near the Prairie Center. There is no deadline to apply, but slots will be allocated first-come, first-served as we identify qualified individuals. Below is additional information and a link to the application form.
"This course will give landowners, students, and volunteers the knowledge and skills to act as a crew member on a prescribed burn. Land managers will also gain insight into improving their fire management practices on their lands. Topics include fire ecology, tools, fuels & fire behavior, as well as safety and crew structures. One day of the course will be focused on classroom learning and the other on live fire exercises to get yourself comfortable with tools & fire behavior."
Who: Anyone who is interested in prescribed fire and physically capable of acting on a burn crew. Those willing and able to commit to 2-3 burns a year, particularly during spring, will have priority.
When: Saturday & Sunday Oct 10 & 11, 2026 from 8-4 each day.
Where: The Prairie Center, 229 280th Street, Osceola WI 54020
What to Bring: Trainees must bring a water bottle and fire-appropriate clothing including leather boots (at least 6" tall), leather gloves, and long-sleeved pants and shirts made with all-natural fibers such as cotton (no synthetic fibers such as polyester or nylon). Trainees must also be in good health and willing to sign a liability waiver after registration. Additional Personal Protective Equipment, fire tools, coffee, and snacks will be provided."
Application Form:
