Wildfire Prevention
…clearing Escaped prescribed burning Some outdoor burning requires a burn permit and/or notification. The burning of household garbage is prohibited and not permitted by GFC. When preparing for any type…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…of this distinction,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Throughout his 40-year career, he has been dedicated to wildfire prevention awareness and has led numerous federal fire prevention teams…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…wildlife habitat, and preparing sites for reforestation. Topics covered in the certification class include fire behavior, fire weather, fire tactics, and other subjects related to prescribed burning. There are three…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 The many benefits of fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 3-9 during “Prescribed Fire…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…Person responsible on-site until the fire is extinguished R – Reasonable precautions – Tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire. Some examples are: tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire….
Conservation Woodland Program
…Fire Prevention Week – Porches and Decks – Episode 3 National Fire Prevention Week – Foundation and Immediate Landscape – Episode 4 National Fire Prevention Week – Landscape and Beyond…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency occurs, GFC rangers have the equipment and training needed to fight even the toughest…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council will showcase fresh perspectives, national decision-makers, the latest wildland fire research and much more during its 2020 annual meeting…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Fire Prevention Week is observed annually during the first full week in October (October 4-10, 2020.) It’s a good time to think…
Educator Resources
…skills that enable responsible decisions and actions that impact the environment. External Website Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they…
