The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council protects, conserves, and expands the safe use of prescribed fire on Michigan landscapes.
Who we are
The Michigan Prescribed Council (MPFC) was started in 1999 to protect, conserve and expand the safe use of prescribed fire on the Michigan landscape. MPFC is a voluntary collaboration of individuals interested in prescribed fire who discuss barriers and work towards solutions to increase the use of prescribed fire. The council has been a powerful tool to maintain a network of people who have consistently advocated for and maintained the relevancy of prescribed fire in Michigan’s fire-adapted ecosystems.
Over the years the council has offered annual meetings to discuss techniques, safety practices, research, and state and federal legislation; created and executed crew boss academies; offered numerous introductory technical field-based training; public outreach efforts and provided fire professional speakers on the use of prescribed fire.
Below is our Vision, Mission, Objectives, Values, Tactics, and Strategies for 2024-2029.
Vision
The MPFC strives to create a culture of prescribed fire in Michigan where prescribed fire practitioners have support to manage and protect natural and created landscapes with fire safely and efficiently to achieve land management and human safety objectives.
Quarterly MPFC Meetings
Council meetings take place virtually and in-person on the 2nd Tuesdays of March 12, June 11, Sept 10, and Dec 10, 2024 from 11:00AM-2:00PM (EST). Meeting agendas and notes will be posted on the website Committee Notes page for those unable to attend live. Agenda and Online MS Teams link will be e-mailed prior to meeting. Join our e-mailing list. Contact Stephanie Diep at info@firecouncil.org to add items to the agenda.
In-Person/Hybrid Locations for 2024:
Mar 12, 2024: Central: Conference Room B at the NRCS State Office, 3001 Coolidge Rd Ste 250, East Lansing, MI 48823
June 11, 2024: SE/Central: Jay’s Sporting Goods, Gaylord, MI
Sept 10, 2024: UP: DNR Incident Coordination Center - 110 Ford Rd, Marquette, MI 49855
Dec 10, 2024: SW: Edward Lowe Foundation Cassopolis, MI
Feb 2025: Annual Meeting and Burning Issues Workshop (more details to come)
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