Spring burning season is just around the corner and Riley County Fire District #1 is teaming up with the Kansas Forest Service for some fire safety education later this month.
A free Prescribed Fire & Controlled Burn class will take place at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at Pottorf Hall, located within Manhattan’s CiCo Park. Registration is not required and the class is recommended to anyone who conducts controlled agricultural burning in Riley County. The course does not include a live fire, but aims to educate on the safe and effective use of fire as a land management tool.
The course will be led by Bryce Haverkamp, the Northeast District Fire Management Officer with Kansas Forest Service.
“The fire outlook this spring is more favorable than the past two years. More controlled burning will be possible, which will help reduce the risk for large, out-of-control fires in the future. We’re ready to respond if needed, but we’re hoping for fewer wildland fire emergencies this season,” said Doug Russell, Deputy Chief for Riley County Fire District #1.
The class is also made possible through collaboration with the Riley County Extension Office and Riley County Emergency Management.
