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NEXT OPFC WORKSHOP COMING SOON! PRESCRIBED FIRE WORKSHOP “Key Components of Prescribed Burning” Scioto Grove Metro Park Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH 10:00am - 4:00pm This workshop is designed for those with intermediate skills in prescribed burning. We will have 4 speakers, a review & demonstration of equipment, and a discussion in the field of burn units. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN The agenda is posted below. PRESCRIBED FIRE WORKSHOP “Key Components of Prescribed Burning” Scioto Grove Metro Park Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH 10:00am - 4:00pm 9:30 am Registration begins, coffee & refreshments 10:00 – 10:15 am Introduction – Jennifer Windus, OPFC and ONAPA 10:15 – 10:45 am Prescribed Fire Regulations & Training Opportunities, Tom Shuman, ODNR Division of Forestry 10:45 - 11:30 am Ohio Habitats to Burn – Goals & Objectives Brian Winters, The Nature Conservancy – Ohio Chapter 11:30 - 11:45am BREAK 11:45 – 12:30 pm Ignition Techniques – Smoke Management John Wallace, Kestrel Prescribed Fire Solutions 12:30 – 1:15pm LUNCH – provided from Panera Bread 1:15 – 2:00 pm Contingency planning – post-burn review Levi Miller, ODNR Division of Natural Areas & Preserves 2:00 - 2:30 pm Equipment Display Informal Outdoor 2:30 – 4:00 pm Travel to Burn Units for Field Visit & Discussion -Scioto Grove Metro Park To register before July 31st, click HERE. ------------ OUR 2024 OPFC ANNUAL MEETING was a great success! Approximately 100 attended. Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 The Dawes Arboretum, Newark 9:30-10:00 am Registration & refreshments 10:00-10:15 am Welcome, John Watts, OPFC Chair 10:15-11:15 am Forests, Wetlands, and Flamescapes: Wildlands of the Dayton, Ohio Region in 1800… and Today Dave Nolin, retired Director of Conservation for Five Rivers MetroParks 11:15-11:30 am Break 11:30-12:30 pm Biodiversity Collapse and the Future of the Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome, Dr. Walter Carson, retired professor of biology, University of Pittsburgh, PA 12:30–1:30 pm LUNCH 1:30-2:00pm Update on Ohio’s Rules and Regulations Greg Guess, Deputy Director, Ohio Division of Forestry 2:00-2:45 pm The Habitat Organization and Prescribed Fire Cody Grasser, Ohio State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever 2:45–3:00 pm Summary and Adjourn |
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OPFC WORKSHOP ON OCTOBER 3rd, 2024
"Getting Prescribed Fire Experience"
Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range, Ashley
10am-3:30pm
See agenda here.
Approximately 85 people attended the workshop. There were 5 speakers,
a breakout session to organize attendees wanting more burn experience
by region, and an outdoor session to share prescribed burn equipment and tools.
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THE NEXT OPFC WORKSHOP:
"Preparing to be a Prescribed Fire Manager
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range, Ashley
Registration opens on Wednesday, June 4th,
and closes on June 23rd
REGISTER HERE
This workshop will focus on upper level skills for those
interested in becoming certified prescribed fire managers
in the next few years.
Download agenda HERE.
This workshop is NOT for beginners or those
that are already certified fire managers in Ohio.
DOF will offer the certified prescribed fire manager
training in October 2025.
a breakout session to organize attendees wanting more burn experience
by region, and an outdoor session to share prescribed burn equipment and tools.
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THE NEXT OPFC WORKSHOP:
"Preparing to be a Prescribed Fire Manager
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range, Ashley
Registration opens on Wednesday, June 4th,
and closes on June 23rd
REGISTER HERE
This workshop will focus on upper level skills for those
interested in becoming certified prescribed fire managers
in the next few years.
Download agenda HERE.
This workshop is NOT for beginners or those
that are already certified fire managers in Ohio.
DOF will offer the certified prescribed fire manager
training in October 2025.
Prescribed Fire STEP Grants from
the ODNR Division of Forestry
are NOW available for 2025.
Applications are due to DOF by June 25th.
Prescribed Fire STEP grants are cost share (50/50) reimbursement grants focused on supporting
Ohio land management agencies by helping them to build and expand their prescribed fire programs.
Eligible applicants include local government agencies, state government agencies, metropark agencies,
county park agencies, park districts, and non-profit land management entities.
Items that grant recipients may purchase through the STEP grant program include
prescribed fire supplies, personal protective equipment, radios, tools, repair parts,
weather data devices, pumps, signage/education materials, etc.
The maximum grant reimbursement is $5,000 per program.
These grants are available through the ODNR Division of Forestry, forestry.ohiodnr.gov.
https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/forestry/
fire-management-program/step-rxfire-grant
Questions? Contact Aaron Kloss ([email protected])
OPFC BANDANA AVAILABLE NOW
Donation of $7 requested
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CONTACT US if you would like to order one or more bandanas.
RESULTS OF A PRESCRIBED BURN
Prescribed burn at a private prairie. Photo by Brad Von Blon.
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Results the next summer. Photo by Brad Von Blon.
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