In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…I was only familiar with one other participant. At 0930 on Monday, we joined the rest of the cadre, where we got the daily weather report and our Incident Action…
Pine Straw Producers Directory
…Ga31750 Phone 770-500-8246 Fax: B & B Straw Sales Bennie Bulloch Manchester, GA31816 Phone 706-846-3665 Fax: Bobby Burch Bobby Burch Cadwell, GA31009 Phone 478-689-4218 Fax: Bowen Pine Straw Marcy Hunter…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission has dispatched another group of wildland firefighters to help contain raging fires in the western United States. The latest cadre…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…time and leave accrual. Virtual fire academy to onboard new wildland firefighters – Our training cadre continued to equip new wildland firefighters for duty through a virtual wildland firefighting academy….
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…a small volunteer cadre accompanying forestry’s wildfire prevention mascot, Smokey Bear, down the parade route. Our group of forestry volunteers jumped at the chance to share the “Only You Can…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ), is being brought to Georgia. A cadre of GFC staff specializing in arboriculture and wildfire risk mitigation have plans to begin providing this training to arborists…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…cadres, as well as community outreach through forestry field days and other programs. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Berrien County team received South Zone Unit of the Year recognition at the…
