Wildland Fire Services

A wide-range of training is available for the wildland fire professional to update their knowledge and skills. Stay current with new science, advancing technologies and professional techniques that protect life, property and natural resources from wildfires. Get the specialized training you need to do the job effectively and safely.
Services include, but are not limited to:
* Grassland Habitat Maintenance
* Prescribed Burns
* Wildland Fire Suppression

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    **Grassland & Prairie Maintenance**
    Learn the benefits and maintenance of prairie grasses and plants from our natural resource experts. Explore this ecological system, including how prescribed burns and other techniques will maintain and restore a native prairie. Services include:
    * Planned and controlled burns
    * Grass planting, no-till and broadcast
    * Mowing
    * Invasive species management
    * Site preparation, including herbicide treatment
    **Prescribed Burns**
    Receive education and outreach services from a crew trained to national standards. Our prescribed fire contractor services are recognized by the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. Make your next prescribed burn a safe one by contracting the FVTC Wildland Fire program. Services include:
    * Burn plan writing
    * Site preparation and maintenance
    * Tall grass and restored prairie fires
    * Wetland and wildland habitat fires
    **Wildland Fire Suppression**
    There is a continuing need for highly skilled wildland fire suppression professionals with advanced skills that protect life, property and natural resources. Fox Valley Technical College offers courses and customized training services in a broad range of topics such as:
    * Equipment operations
    * Wildland fire suppression techniques
    * Conducting prescribed burns
Business & Industry Services (BIS)
5 N. Systems Drive
Appleton, WI 54914-1655

P: 888-458-0449
P: 920-735-2525
F: 920-735-4771