Firefighting Training & Resources
…instructors which will foster trainee participation. Experience in wildland fire training has shown that having one qualified instructor per 3-5 trainees is highly desirable, and ensures the trainees receive close…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…A secondary goal is to establish a training center that will facilitate classroom and hands-on training events. We are burning 4% of the forested acres currently in this area. The…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…all surrounding counties. The contents of each trailer were selected with feedback from local landowners. The first trailer (Marion Co.) was assembled with the support of local partners and without…
Resources
…Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections) Community, Landowner External Website Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 3) Video 3 of 5 – Video footage of…
Human Resources Information
…Discount tickets; Credit Union; Additional life and disability benefits for fire control employees. Job Training On the Job Training Our agency has established On-the-Job (OJT) training programs for both rangers…
State Managed Forests
…3.8 miles until the intersection/stop sign. Proceed straight through intersection for approximately 1 mile to South entrance gate. Proceed through gate and Parking Area/Trailhead will be just ahead on the…
Forest Services Contractors
…Phone: 478-456-3766 Fax: 478- 453-0952 RxBurner? Yes Pesticide Applicator? Yes Statewide Burning For Site Prep Hand Dibble Bar Planting Hand Hoedad Planting Harrowing Wildlife Openings Herbaceous Aerial Spray Herbaceous Ground…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…agency from in front of and behind the scenes. Wildfire training is arduous and specialized, and more clearly understood by participation than by filming on the sidelines. During the week…
RX Burn Trailer Flyer
A trailer containing tools which supplement and assist landowners in conducting safe prescribed burning is now available for rent through the Georgia Forestry Commission. The West Central Georgia Forest Landowners Association initiated the idea to provide local forestland managers with professional equipment needed to conduct safer and more efficient prescribed burns. The trailer and tools are also used at training events for private landowners.
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…way into central Alabama. It connects there to the 33-mile Chief Ladiga Trail, forming the longest length of multi-use trail in the country. Points of interest along the Silver Comet…
