TUOLUMNE PRESCRIBED BURN ASSOCIATION
TUOLUMNE PRESCRIBED BURN ASSOCIATION
The Tuolumne PBA (formerly part of the Mother Lode PBA with Calaveras County) was created by a group of inspired locals who realize the importance of using fire as a land management tool. Our goal is to aid in the return of good fire to the land by providing our community with the tools, training, and resources to conduct burning operations of varying size and complexity on their own property. Even as prescribed fire becomes more widely accepted as the future of firefighting, it tends to be limited to government agencies on public lands - we aim to change that together.
At the Tuolumne PBA we accept all experience levels, whether you are a hotshot or you only almost successfully built a campfire once, we believe that fire is for everyone and that providing the public the opportunity to manage their land using fire is integral to creating a fire safe community.
Sign up here to join us. Join us on Facebook here. Please invite your friends and neighbors - the need for good fire is urgent and we need all hands on deck!
Contact us via email at info@TuolumnePBA.org or call 209-218-6328.
Tuolumne PBA is a part of CalPBA.
The Tuolumne Prescribed Burn Association ("PBA") is excited to host a community Fire Fest at Camp Earnest in Twain Harte. The aim of this event is to educate, train, and inspire our community to use good fire to fight feral fire.
If you plan to join us, please fill in this short registration form - your confirmation email will include important details.
Schedule of activities. (Note: all times are approximate and subject to change so please register and check your inbox - cooperative weather is key to safe burning):
9 am - hands on demonstration of a small broadcast burn (if you want to be "hands on" see the list of personal protective equipment/attire below);
10 am - hands on pile burning demonstration;
12:30 pm - introduction to what a PBA is and why fighting fire with fire is essential to our community;
1 - 2:30 pm - music and food, please feel free to bring some food or drinks to share as this is a grassroots community event (in other words, this is an all-volunteer organization with no budget ).
Need more information or want to contribute something to this event? Send an email to info@TuolumnePBA.org or call 209-218-6328.
If you plan to participate in a hands-on fire activity with the PBA, please bring/wear the following:
A hand tool (pitch forks, McLeods, rakes, Rhinos, etc.)
Leather boots (sturdy hiking boots can work as well)
Leather gloves (some extras may be available)
Natural fiber clothing (long sleeves, long pants - NO SYNTHETICS)
A hat or helmet