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S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Course


  • Bay Pointe Inn 11456 Marsh Road Shelbyville, MI, 49344 United States (map)

The Department of Natural Resources is hosting an S290 course on February 10th-14th in Shelbyville MI at “The Bay Point Inn”. This course is a 5-day course starting at Noon on Monday and running through Noon on Friday February 14th. This course will be free to attend (tuition) but participants will be responsible for travel and any expenses associated with lodging and food.

This course is required to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager through the State of Michigan. To be eligible to sign up for this course you must have completed S190 as that course is a prerequisite for this course, and a copy of your certificate will be required.

Spots are limited, if you would like to be considered for a spot in this course, please contact our Prescribed Burn Specialist GraceAnna Cooper either via email cooperg6@michigan.gov or by phone 231-463-4661. Once spots are filled individuals will be notified with more classroom specifics. Please reach out by Jan 27, 2025.

Earlier Event: February 4
Burning Issues Workshop and MPFC Annual Meeting
Later Event: February 10
Tall Timbers Virtual S-131 Firefighter Type 1 course

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