Hello HumCo PBA Members\,
Cultural Fire Management Co
uncil has asked for our support in burning some of their bigger and more co
mplex units next week. The burns range from 7 to 37 acres in historic prair
ie footprints\, legacy tanoak forests\, and all the other exciting fuel typ
es that the lower Klamath River is famous for! CFMC is planning to utilize
an ignitions drone to fire some of these larger units. If you’re interested
in that technology this will be an interesting burn!
These will be
many long days and nights of hard work on steep slopes and in thick brush.
For this reason\, CFMC has asked that we prioritize folks with availability
for more burn days and a moderate level of experience. That being said\, t
here is always room for all experience levels on our crews.
They've asked for support from a crew of 10 PBA members. Gabe or I will reach out to those that are selected to join the PB A crew for this operation.
CFMC Burn Support
– 9/15 to 9/18
Where: Downriver of Weitchpec\, CA
Details: A week of cult ural burns and prescribed fires with cultural objectives. Various la rge units throughout the lower Klamath River. Day and night burning operati ons\, and drone ignitions!
Logistics: CFM C will provide 3 meals a day (and they are SO GOOD). Camping\, wifi\, and s howers will be available at the Cultural Fire Training Center. More details to come.
Volunteer Needs: 10 PBA volunte
ers with some experience.
RSVP: Use this sign-up form ---&
gt\; https
://forms.gle/
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The HCPBA only functions because of the dedication and hard wo rk of volunteers like you. We’re so grateful for your effort.
There are many more burns to come this Fall. Stay available and keep your eyes on your emails!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T144616Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Cultural Fire Management Council/Humboldt County PBA Burn TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:0irriigip4qthd8pv1biidvj5b@google.com CREATED:20260901T211121Z DESCRIPTION:The Nap a\, Solano\, and Yolo Prescribed Burn Associations are hosting a prescribed fire introductory training series that will prepare attendees to safely an d effectively participate in prescribed fires. This tr aining series will not feature any live fire demonstrations and does not of fer certification. The training is intended for folks with little to no prescribed fire experience or anyone who needs a refresher on prescri bed fire basics. The training is open to anyone interested in participating in or conducting prescribed fire including landowners\, ranchers\, prospec tive volunteers\, and the public.
Topics CoveredThe series features two pre-recorded presentat ions\, one interactive virtual session\, and one in-person field day (with three options\, one located in each county). After watching the pre-recorde d sessions\, participants are required to attend the virtual interactive se ssion to ask questions and go more in-depth on some topics presented in the prerecorded sessions in preparation for the field day.
To register for the virtual interactive session on Thursday\ , August 27\, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and ONE of the in-person field d ays\, please visit: https://qrco.de/yosona-26. A Zoom link will be sent out to registered participants via em ail in the days leading up to the virtual information session.
< p>Pre-Recorded Vi rtual Trainings:The information session on Thursday\, August 27 was r ecorded\, for folks who missed it or who registered after the information s ession occurred. To view the recording\, click here. Belo w are the resources shared during the Q&\;A period:
In-person field days are of fered in each of the three counties. Folks are welcome to attend any in-per son field day that fits their schedule\, regardless of county affiliation. Please register for ONE field day at the link below:
[LAPBA] S-290 and S-219 Classes
Where: Antelope Valley\, LA
When: Dec 1-3: S-290 - Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior\, Dec 4-5: S-219 - Fi ring Operations
What: The LA PBA is hosting two trainings b ack-to-back. Applications are open now until August 28th. No registration f ee and camping available nearby. Open to anyone interested in beneficial fi re. Priority applicants include residents of LA County and surrounding area s\, Native/Indigenous people\, members of LAPBA and neighboring PBAs\, loca l land managers interested in using fire on their lands\, and local communi ty-based organizations.
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T151930Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Los Angeles PBA - S-290 and S-219 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260808T170000Z DTEND:20260808T200000Z DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:1i41b7knivd5nph4k7huu05i5u@google.com CREATED:20260618T173357Z DESCRIPTION:Yolo &\; Solano PBAs are hosting a BBQ on Saturday Aug
ust 8th from 10am – 1pm at Lake Solano County Park!
Lake Solano C
ounty Park\, 8685 Pleasants Valley Rd\, Winters\, CA 95694\, USA
Hello HumCo PBA\,
Our friends on the Klamath River
have asked for our help with early summer burning again this year. This wa
s such a great collaborative experience for everyone that attended last yea
r\, I really recommend finding a few days to come out!
MKWC
Support Burning
When: 6/23-6/27\, 6/29-7/1 (rest day 6/28)
Where: Happy Camp\, Somes Bar\, Orleans
Des cription: (see message from George below) We’ll be burning river-bar gr asslands along the Klamath River to reduce invasive species and provide def ensible space for river communities during the coming wildfire season.
Food: Lunches will be provided on burn days\, participants will have to bring their own breakfast and dinner.
Camping: We’ll s
tay at various forest service campgrounds depending on the unit location.Needs: 5 PBA Volunteers per day (more are welcome if we have more
interest! Use the waitlist and you’ll likely be included)
RSVP: <
b>MKWC Support – Week 1
Sign-up Sheet
Please see this message from George Vest (MKWC
Rx Fire Coordinator) for more details:
“Hello\,
You may notice there is no longer a tentatively in the subject. We a re feeling pretty good about our burn window coming up and are moving forwa rd with plans to get some fire on the ground.
Operations: There will be some more unit specific information with Maps\, etc coming out in the coming days\, but in general we are targeting low-elevat ion invasive dominated grasslands\, with the goals of reducing invasive cov erage and improving native plant habitat\, promoting training and learning opportunities\, and promoting community fire resiliency. Most of the units will be relatively (for the Klamath region) flat and friendly (little shade though).
We are currently planning for early morning operati ons\, at least to start. Specific meeting locations and briefing times will be coming in the next days as well.
We are planning to start burning in the Happy Camp Area. For now\, you can plan on meeting at the < b>Klamath Siskiyou Arts Center at 63633 CA-96\, Happ y Camp\, CA 96039\, at 7:00 am on Tuesday 6/23. For those of you co ming out the area\, plan for the long drive times.
Later in th e week\, and through the weekend we will be moving operations down river to wards Orleans\, Somes Bar and the Salmon River.
For now we are planning to Burn 6/23-6/27\, take a break on the 28th\, then burn 6/29- 7/1\, shutting down for the holiday weekend.
PPE: < /b>Natural Fiber or Nomex Long Sleeved Shirt and Pants\, closed toed lea ther boots\, gloves\, hard hat\, eye protection (sunglasses work). Fire she lters are not required. We do ask that people bring a pack and the capacity to carry at least a half gallon of water with them as well as lunch\, etc. Headlamps are recommended. We do have PPE to loan to those who dont have a ll the items.
Training: There will be opportunit ies for task book work with these burns. If there are specific needs or req uests please let me know.
Logistics: We will be providing lunches during operational days but no other meals.
We are not providing any lodging. There are ample camping opportunities on nearby Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests. There are also private camp grounds and lodging in the Happy Camp area that provide showers\, etc. Unfo rtunately we dont have anything set up for showers. We will be able to prov ide access to some kitchen facilities in the morning and evening. Happy Cam p has a fully stocked grocery store and some other food options.
As operations move downriver\, there are less store and food options\, but still plenty of camping. We will help folks out as we can but please pl an accordingly.
Thank you again for the support\, and thank yo u to those who have given me specific availability. If you aren’t available for all those days please let me know so we can start building out our bur n organization. Looking forward to getting a little smoke in the air with a ll of you.
-George”
Happy Burning\,
Henri H olbrook
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T171715Z LOCATION:41.79896971408136\, -123.3744533104759 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Humco PBA - MKWC Support Burning TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:092uu9nq3o5kv75o3b362nc27s@google.com CREATED:20260917T164023Z DESCRIPTION:[TERA] Lake TREX EcoCultural Fire Training
Where: Lake County
When: September 2026 through June 2027
What: NWCG Basic Firefighter/Firelighter (FFT2) and Wildland Fire Refresher (RT-1 30) training in September\, two 5-day fall burn and training camps in Octob er and November\, and continued burn operations during appropriate conditio ns throughout our EcoCultural fire season. They are also looking for fire/f uels mentors (paid)! Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T164023Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:[TERA] RT-130 Wildland Fire Refresher TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:1br0etcbrtp86cpgs65e0is57g@google.com CREATED:20260917T164859Z DESCRIPTION:[SBPBA] S-212 Wildland Fire Chains aw Class
Where: Hidden Villa\, Los Altos\, CA
When: Classroom Sessions: October 10–11\, 2026\, Field Sessi ons: October 17–18\, 2026
What: This S-212 Wildland Fire Ch ainsaw course will focus on teaching the function\, routine maintenance\, t roubleshooting\, and basic operation of chainsaws. Field exercises support entry level training for fire fighters with little or no previous experienc e in operating a chain saw\, providing hands-on cutting experience in surro undings similar to fireline situations
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T162906Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:South Bay PBA - S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Field Session TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:711tujagttdtjmbpppac0p99mj@google.com CREATED:20260822T150028Z DESCRIPTION:Subject: [CCPBA] Wildland Firefighter/ firelighter S130 trainin g Sept 13\n\nHello Central Coast PBA! \n\nWe are excited to announce that we will be hosting an S130 field day training in mid September. This field training is for those who are interested in obtaining their Basic Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification\, and is required alongside some on line classes and a pack test (directions are attached). This class will con sist of a full day in the field\, and involves limited physical activity (h ose lays\, shelter deployment\, taking weather etc). \n\nThis certification is not a requirement for most CCPBA burns\, but agencies such as State Par ks and certain landowners do require it\, and it is a great way to get a se nse of what it means to be on the fireline\, and gain some valuable field s kills focused on wildland fire and prescribed fire operations.\n\nIn additi on\, if you would like to just take the training for experience and not for your FFT2\, that is great\, all are welcome. If you'd like to help be an i nstructor for the day\, add your name under the instructor tab of the sprea dsheet.\n\nWhen: Sunday September 13th\, approximately 9am - 4pm\nWhere: Gl en Devon Ranch\, Big Sur\, CA\nSuggested donation: $40 (scholarships availa ble). Funding for the class is provided by a grant from NOAA.\nHow to regis ter: Please sign up here \n\nExact location and other details\, including payment link\, what to bring\, will be sent out ahead of time to those who are signed up for the course.\n\nHope to see you there!\nCentral Coast Pres cribed Burn Association LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T150029Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CCPBA S130 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:4pmk88iitvlkmqm7dmvsak586m@google.com CREATED:20260918T004546Z DESCRIPTION:[TERA] Lake TREX EcoCultura l Fire Training
Where: Lake County
What: This 5-day intensive is focused on ecocultural burn implementation in tule wetland ec osystems in the northern portion of Lake County\, combined with training an d cultural activities.
Participants are expected to camp on site and meals will be provided. We are grateful to our hosts at Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians.
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T170344Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance - North Lake County Burn and Trainin g Camp TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:3vv0c2in4qoktq9nd090bqfij4@google.com CREATED:20260917T170019Z DESCRIPTION:Hello HumCo PBA Members\,
Another opportunity to supp
ort cultural fire closer to town! Blue Lake Rancheria will continue to burn
this week at the Levey Ranch.
They've asked for support fro m a crew of 10 PBA members. Gabe or I will reach out to those that are sele cted to join the PBA crew for this operation.
BLR Burn Supp
ort – 9/24
Where: Levey Ranch in Blue Lake (https://ma
ps.app.goo.gl/
Details: On e day of ignitions at Levey Ranch. Unit is comprised of grass\, shrub\, and timber surrounding a pond. Units K1 - K4 on the attached map.
Logistics: One meal will be provided post-burn. Plan to arrive at 9:30 am with briefing at 10 am. Ignitions should start at 11 am. Operations will be finished between 6:30 and 7 pm.
Volunteer Needs:<
/b> 10 PBA volunteers with a range of experience.
RSVP: Us
e this sign-up form --->\; SIGN UP INTEREST FORM
The HCPBA on ly functions because of the dedication and hard work of volunteers like you . We’re so grateful for your effort.
There are many more burn s to come this Fall. Stay available and keep your eyes on your emails!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T205332Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Humbolt PBA - BLR Burn Support TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:6kjf8fhlhqq94cs97gej6vaksl@google.com CREATED:20260901T211149Z DESCRIPTION:The Nap a\, Solano\, and Yolo Prescribed Burn Associations are hosting a prescribed fire introductory training series that will prepare attendees to safely an d effectively participate in prescribed fires. This tr aining series will not feature any live fire demonstrations and does not of fer certification. The training is intended for folks with little to no prescribed fire experience or anyone who needs a refresher on prescri bed fire basics. The training is open to anyone interested in participating in or conducting prescribed fire including landowners\, ranchers\, prospec tive volunteers\, and the public.
Topics CoveredThe series features two pre-recorded presentat ions\, one interactive virtual session\, and one in-person field day (with three options\, one located in each county). After watching the pre-recorde d sessions\, participants are required to attend the virtual interactive se ssion to ask questions and go more in-depth on some topics presented in the prerecorded sessions in preparation for the field day.
To register for the virtual interactive session on Thursday\ , August 27\, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and ONE of the in-person field d ays\, please visit: https://qrco.de/yosona-26. A Zoom link will be sent out to registered participants via em ail in the days leading up to the virtual information session.
< p>Pre-Recorded Vi rtual Trainings:The information session on Thursday\, August 27 was r ecorded\, for folks who missed it or who registered after the information s ession occurred. To view the recording\, click here. Belo w are the resources shared during the Q&\;A period:
In-person field days are of fered in each of the three counties. Folks are welcome to attend any in-per son field day that fits their schedule\, regardless of county affiliation. Please register for ONE field day at the link below:
Where: San Diego
When: Dece mber 7-11\, 2026
What: This event aims to bring together pr actitioners\, researchers\, community members\, Tribes\, agencies\, NGOs\, PBAs\, and others to celebrate recent progress\, share insights and ideas\, and advance our collective work in beneficial fire. The program will focus on all three components of beneficial fire—prescribed fire\, cultural fire \, and managed wildfire—in California and across the West. This won’t be a typical conference!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T164152Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:[AFE] Beneficial Fire Summit TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:53jgpusnopd51j974uuk771i0a@google.com CREATED:20260917T164042Z DESCRIPTION:[SBPBA] S-212 Wildland Fire Chains aw Class
Where: Hidden Villa\, Los Altos\, CA
When: Classroom Sessions: October 10–11\, 2026\, Field Sessi ons: October 17–18\, 2026
What: This S-212 Wildland Fire Ch ainsaw course will focus on teaching the function\, routine maintenance\, t roubleshooting\, and basic operation of chainsaws. Field exercises support entry level training for fire fighters with little or no previous experienc e in operating a chain saw\, providing hands-on cutting experience in surro undings similar to fireline situations
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T162931Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:South Bay PBA - S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Classroom Session TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:12lo0g53e97drieqmke2ps52ic@google.com CREATED:20260618T173501Z DESCRIPTION:Good afternoon Fire Friends\,
Sonoma Land Trust is hosting a 12-acre grassland burn at Laufen burg Ranch\, north of Calistoga\, on Saturday\, June 20.
< p>For this burn you must be FFT2 qualified. If you ar e interested and available to participate\, please sign up using this spreadsheet. For this burn\, natural fiber clothing is required\, including long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and leather boots\, as well as a fireline pack. Please indicate if you need to borrow a pack\, as well as your dietary preferences.
Part icipants should expect a full day on-site. Post-burn unit securement operat ions could extend into the afternoon.
A follow up coordination email will be sent to participants on Thursda y.
Thanks\, and we hope to see yo u there!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T180415Z SEQUENCE:1 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Good Fire Alliance - Laufenburg Ranch RX TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260530T150000Z DTEND:20260601T010000Z DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:5dr45b7ri4q5tqaagssoqc2akp@google.com CREATED:20260526T223233Z DESCRIPTION:S-219 Firing Operations provides students with the knowledge an d skills needed to safely plan\, coordinate\, and conduct firing operations on wildland fires and prescribed burns. This blended course covers ignitio n techniques\, firing devices\, firing plans\, safety\, risk management\, a nd the responsibilities of the Firing Boss (FIRB)\, including live-fire fie ld exercises in the Placerville area. Click Here To Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T165505Z LOCATION:38.602455299803765\, -120.55019901453686 SEQUENCE:2 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:S-219 Firing Operations TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:4f4eipfmdbdn15gcja31bs6gjr@google.com CREATED:20260618T173126Z DESCRIPTION:This academy is intended for com petent sawyers who already possess the knowledge\, skills\, and experience necessary to safely perform chainsaw operations and are seeking opportuniti es to complete evaluations and obtain sign-offs within their NWCG FAL3 Position Task Book.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T175246Z LOCATION:Placerville\, CA 95667\, USA SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CalRX Fire Council - FAL3 Basic Faller Qualification Academy TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:465msbc3jsc7t6jrmrcfkhh0rb@google.com CREATED:20260911T221740Z DESCRIPTION:707.596.3332
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T221753Z SEQUENCE:1 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:GFA Unit Prep TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:46f7qmectk5e4efmolf87p1f3o@google.com CREATED:20260917T164101Z DESCRIPTION:[TERA] Lake TREX EcoCultural Fire Training
Where: Lake County
What: This 5-day intensive is focused on ecocultural burn imp lementation in a variety of ecosystems in the southern portion of Lake Coun ty\, combined with training and cultural activities.
Participants are expected to camp on site and meals will be provided. We are grateful to ou r hosts at Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T164101Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:[TERA] South Lake County Burn and Training Camp TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:3vrjfi1oe96o6r70v75mcj6b01@google.com CREATED:20260918T004531Z DESCRIPTION:[SBPBA] Pile Burning Worksho p &\; Air Quality/Burn Permitting
Where: TBD
When: November 7\, 2026
What: Registration coming soon!
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T151833Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:South Bay PBA - Pile Burning Workshop & Air Quality/Burn Permitting TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:4itd52p9lb8fff6uvhkfhl7sf0@google.com CREATED:20260618T172956Z DESCRIPTION:Hello HumCo PBA members\,
Sorry for the late notice a
gain. The work is endless\, and that’s making it difficult to get emails ou
t!
The Hyampom PBA has asked for our help completing the burn at the
Hyampom Airport! I’ll be folding in as a CARX trainer\, and we need a few
more to drag drip torches. I’ll be driving my personal vehicle and can prov
ide ride for up to 4 folks.
Hyampom Airport Rx
When: Friday 6/19 and possibly Sat 6/20
Where: 631 Garrett Rd\, Hyampom\, CA 96046
Unit Description: Up to 67 acres of grassland on a terrace next t o the South Fork Trinity River!
Food: Lunch and dinner will be provided! Bring snacks and some food just in-case.
Camping: There will be a few beautiful options for campin g nearby.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T172956Z SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Hyampom PBA - Airport RX TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260708T010000Z DTEND:20260708T023000Z DTSTAMP:20261030T181502Z UID:46cjbv21l19krj2c28k24u2ri4@google.com CREATED:20260619T170252Z DESCRIPTION:Join TRPBA for a casual meet &\; greet on the Alibi Ale W
orks patio.
Come ask all your burning questions! 🔥
We will
be talking all things prescribed fire\, and starting to compile projects re
ady to burn in the fall.
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public Ho
use\, 10069 Bridge St\, Truckee\, CA 96161\, USA
39.329305694498
615\, -120.18444468170688
| Tue\, Aug 25\, 11:34 AM (7 days ago) | |||
SLO PBA Pack Test Training Day: Saturday July 11 from
9-11:30.
Location: Laguna Lake picnic benches near the
public restrooms
We've been getting a lot of questions about how to pre
p for the arduous pack te
st as a requirement for the Firefighter Type 2 cert
. Most PBAs in the central coast/socal area require FFT2 to participate in
broadcast burns\, so we'll be hosting a practice run of the pack test so f
olks can prepare before Basic 40/Rt-130 classes become live. Check out our
Strava Route for the full loop. All ages and fitness le
vels are welcome\, and there is no obligation to complete the full 3-mil
e loop or wear a weighted vest. You can walk as long as you'd like\, pa
ck or no pack\, time yourself or not. We just want to provide the time and
space to practice. See attached flier
Redwood Creek Burn Support – Sunday\, 9/20
Where: 26000 Sabretooth Road (Where HWY 299
crosses Redwood Creek)https://maps.app.goo.gl/
Details: Semi-steep burn unit comprised of Dougla s-fir and tanoak. Roughly 10 acres of burning.
Log istics: Lunch and dinner will be provided. Please arrange carpools amongst yourselves.
Volunteer Needs: 20 P
BA volunteers with some experience. 5 first-time burners.
RSVP: Use this sign-up form --->\; SIGN UP HERE
The Chainsaw Operations for Landowners course is designed to provide safe\, practical chainsaw training for landowners\, ranchers\, and community members involved in vegetation management\, defensible space\, f uel reduction\, and property maintenance. The course includes an online lea rning component followed by two in-the-field skills days focused on hands-o n instruction and real-world application.
Participants will learn cha insaw safety\, PPE requirements\, saw maintenance\, starting procedures\, c utting techniques\, hazard recognition\, limbing\, bucking\, and basic tree felling considerations. Field exercises are designed to build confidence\, improve operational awareness\, and promote safe work practices in a wildl and environment.
This course is ideal for individuals looking to deve lop practical chainsaw skills while supporting wildfire resilience\, land s tewardship\, and community-based fuels reduction efforts.
9:00 AM - 6 :00 PM
The Nap a\, Solano\, and Yolo Prescribed Burn Associations are hosting a prescribed fire introductory training series that will prepare attendees to safely an d effectively participate in prescribed fires. This tr aining series will not feature any live fire demonstrations and does not of fer certification. The training is intended for folks with little to no prescribed fire experience or anyone who needs a refresher on prescri bed fire basics. The training is open to anyone interested in participating in or conducting prescribed fire including landowners\, ranchers\, prospec tive volunteers\, and the public.
Topics CoveredThe series features two pre-recorded presentat ions\, one interactive virtual session\, and one in-person field day (with three options\, one located in each county). After watching the pre-recorde d sessions\, participants are required to attend the virtual interactive se ssion to ask questions and go more in-depth on some topics presented in the prerecorded sessions in preparation for the field day.
To register for the virtual interactive session on Thursday\ , August 27\, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and ONE of the in-person field d ays\, please visit: https: //qrco.de/yosona-26. A Zoom link will be sent out to regis tered participants via email in the days leading up to the virtual informat ion session.
Pre-Recorded Virtual Trainings< span>:
The information session on Thursday\, August 27 was recor ded\, for folks who missed it or who registered after the information sessi on occurred. To view the recording\, click here. Below are the resources shared during the Q&\;A period:
In-per son field days are offered in each of the three counties. Folks are welcome to attend any in-person field day that fits their schedule\, regardless of county affiliation. Please register for ONE field day at the link below:
For questions\, please reach out to the PBA Co ordinator in your county: