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Successful participation in this training, plus helping on two TPE burns as an apprentice, provides qualifications to be a new crew member on TPE burns. The Glacial Prairie Chapter will keep a registry. Class taught by: Tom Zagar and Rob Baller. Classroom training only. Hands-on practicum and apprenticeship opportunities will happen at another time and will be discussed during the training. Sample of topics addressed: Why burn? Fire dependent natural communities Fire behavior Prescribed burn planning Fuels and firebreaks Safety on the fire line Weather considerations Tools and equipment Executing a burn plan Deadline to register is September 10th! ***If this event is full and you would like to be on a waitlist, please email glacialprairies@gmail.com to be put on a waitlist if spaces open up.