*** Training Announcement ***

Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Training Exchange
(Canadian Prairies TREX)

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

October 16-20, 2023

 Objectives: To conduct a series of prescribed fires and trainings in the Saskatoon region to provide learning opportunities and hands on experiences for participants. Training will be delivered by grassland fire specialists from Canada and the USA.

Target Group: This training is designed to integrate a diverse group of fire practitioners, including private landowners, fire departments, university students, municipal, provincial, federal firefighters, as well as other natural resource managers, scientists, and researchers.

*Prior prescribed fire experience is not required*

Description: The training is organized as an incident, using the Incident Command System. Participants will serve in qualified and trainee firefighting positions on a burn team and will assist with preparing, scouting, briefing, igniting, holding, mop-up, and patrol on numerous prescribed fires in the area. We will also complete pre- and post-fire monitoring, train with various equipment, practice fireline leadership skills, and learn about local fire ecology and management.

Facilitated instruction and live fire will occur throughout the event as the weather allows.

There is no registration fee for this training.

Requirements:

1.       Mandatory: Completion of the 15-hour, online Introduction to Prescribed Fire in the Grassland Environment course (or equivalent). Available ($150) at: https://continuing.usask.ca/professional-development/prescribed-fire.php#CourseInformation (Or equivalent)

2.       Recommended: We recommend all attendees complete ICS-100 training, ($25) through: https://www.icscanada.ca/en/links.html 

3.       Participants must have personal, or employer provided medical insurance.

4.       Participants should come prepared for both live fire field exercises and classroom instruction.

5.       Participants must bring fireline-approved boots (Minimum 6” work boots, with non-slip soles).

Meals & Travel: Lunches will be provided during the training.

Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the TREX and accommodations while at the event. All participants will be expected to be in Saskatoon for the start of the TREX by 08:00 on Monday, October 16.

Registration: To apply, please complete the registration at: https://forms.gle/2j7WfT5TgvrQB4RLA no later than September 1, 2023. If you have questions, please contact Dinyar Minocher at dminocher@meewasin.com.

Event will be capped at 30 participants, with a waiting list for additional participants. Priority to partner groups.