The Washington State Department of Natural Resources launched its Prescribed Fire Program in the fall of 2021 with the goal of reintroducing a cost-effective tool with a high rate of success for forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction in the dry forests of central and eastern Washington. Prescribed fire is highlighted as a critical tool for completing objectives with the 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan: Eastern Washington.

This will be a 3-day in-person course. The cost will be $100. Food and Lodging will not be provided, please plan accordingly. Please email Kyle Lapham; kyle.lapham@dnr.wa.gov in order to enroll your nomination, the class will be limited to 25 students. The deadline for nominations is March 26th, 2024 for the April course and August 2nd for the September course. Please provide a short description of your prescribed fire experience to aid in the selection process. No pre-requisites are required.