Volunteer Outside

Prescribed Burns

Fighting habitat loss with fire

Volunteer opportunities, generally November-February, for prescribed burning of longleaf pine, loblolly pine, and grassland habitats. Upcoming events: burns at various sites as weather permits.

  • Fire line maintenance
    • Prior to the burn, prune branches encroaching into fire line.
  • Flapper/raker
    • Guard perimeter of burn to ensure fire does not cross fire line.Flap or rake out flames that cross fire line.
  • Water, backpack sprayer
    • Use 50-lb. backpack sprayer to douse flames crossing fire line or during mop up at the end of the burn.
  • Water, ATV
    • Operate ATV with water sprayer to douse flames crossing fire line or during mop up at the end of the burn.
  • Drip torch operator
    • At the direction of the burn manager, operate drip torch to light fire on site.
 
If you have questions or are interested in volunteering call at (843) 462-2150 or email Mark Musselman.