NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS…
The SPBA is a community-led
initiative created to enable members to safely and effectively use prescribed
fire and other fuel management practices to improve wildlife habitat and
pastures, and to reduce the potential for uncontrolled wildfires in our community.
We are here to help provide
tools, training, education and resources that often limit a landowners’ ability
to apply safe and effective prescribed fire to their land.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
1)
Access to a group of dedicated, trained, and
experienced volunteers who can answer your questions and help make your planned
burn a success.
2)
Potential for reduced registration fee for the
online training course, Introduction to
Prescribed Fire in the Grassland Environment, offered by Canadian Prairies
Prescribed Fire Exchange (CPPFE). This self-paced 16-hour course teaches
fundamental knowledge required to safely engage in prescribed fire activities.
3)
Opportunities to participate in hands-on
training related to ignition techniques, equipment use and execution of burn
plans. Gain valuable experience and build confidence through assisting others
with their prescribed burns.
4)
Access to templates and information to help you
develop burn plans for your land.
5)
Review of your burn plan and site preparations.
6)
Use of SPBA equipment and tools for your
prescribed burns.
7)
Connection to a group of trained individuals who
may be able to assist you with completing your burn.
8)
Third party liability insurance and Workers
Compensation Board coverage for prescribed fire activities performed in the RM
of Stuartburn. NOTE: landowners are
responsible to ensure they have adequate property replacement and loss-of-use
insurance coverage to conduct prescribed fire on their property.
9)
Chance to participate in bi-annual 5-day
prescribed fire training exchange (TREX) events hosted by CPPFE; typically held
in Gardenton (spring) and near Saskatoon (fall). These events provide a forum
to learn from prescribed fire and wildland firefighting experts, and to gain
valuable knowledge and experience, through participation in team exercises with
a diverse group of prescribed fire trainees and practitioners.
For more information, to get involved or become a member, please email us at: stuartburnpba@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
