what we do
ecologically based prescribed fire
The Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council consists of state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, universities, contractors, and private individuals who promote the safe and beneficial use of controlled burning as a land management tool. Memberships are open to anyone interested in using fire to manage land in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- Protect and advance the used of controlled burning to managed our lands
- Coordinate and exchange information related to controlled burning
- Promote the safe use of controlled burning through training
- Promote public awareness on benefits of controlled burning
- Advance cooperation among all parties in Kentucky directly or indirectly involved with the use of controlled burning
- Share information obtained through research and monitoring
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professional and knowledgable members
We encourage agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals to join the Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council. Applications for membership are available at our annual conference or by contacting us at kyfirecouncil@gmail.com.
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Latest News
Kentucky Voluntary Smoke Management Plan
In March of 2022 the KPFC board voted to adopt the Kentucky Voluntary Smoke Management plan as BMPs for fire practitioners in Kentucky. All fire managers in Kentucky are strongly encouraged to review and utilize this document in their fire operations to minimize impacts from smoke to fire personnel and the public. In addition to the required notifications to Kentucky Division of Forestry all certified burn boss are asked to notify the Air Quality Branch Office, for the region they are working in, of your intended fire operations. A list of these offices can be found at https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Pages/regional-offices.aspx.
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