Join North Cascades PBA on Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th to experience prescribed fire up close in a safe, supportive setting. This hands-on weekend is designed to help transform our relationship with fire into knowledge and empowerment. Whether you’re a landowner, community member, or simply curious about fire, this is an experience that can shift your relationship with fire and the landscape for good.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in
- Fire planning, preparation and control lines construction
- Taking weather and observing fuels
- Drip torch safety and controlled burning techniques
- Holding, patrolling and mop-up procedures
- Water pump and hose lay set up
Where 298D Cape LaBelle Road, Tonasket, WA 98855
What to bring: You’ll be spending each day outside, so be dressed for it. Bring a chair to be comfortable during the presentation. You may want to bring gloves for the more hands-on sessions. Bring your favorite mug for warm beverages.
There will be snacks available and meals provided (Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday). Camping is available onsite.
Want to prepare ahead of time? Check out this curated list of resources.
View the tentative schedule (subject to change).