Prescribed Burn Association | Del Norte Fire Safe

Join the Del Norte Prescribed Burn Association (PBA)

Community, Collaboration, and Good Fire!

The Del Norte Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) is all about bringing neighbors together to use controlled burns as a powerful tool for healthier forests and safer communities. Burning is more than just fire—it's a community event, where everyone can join in the effort, no experience required! Think of it like a barn raising: neighbors helping neighbors to achieve something big and meaningful.

The Role of the Del Norte Fire Safe Council

The Del Norte Fire Safe Council is here to support the PBA, not run it. We’re providing resources, guidance, and the expertise to make burns safe and effective:

Help with permits and burn plans.
Provide tools, safety gear, and equipment like drip torches.
Offer expert advice and oversight to ensure everything is done safely and by the book.

Why Join the Fun?

Burn days are a hands-on, exciting way to manage the land while connecting with your community. Trained experts oversee the burns, so you can jump in confidently and learn as you go. Whether you’re helping with prep work, being part of the firing team, working with tools, or just observing, there’s a role for everyone.

Together, we’re reducing wildfire risk, restoring forest health, and building a stronger, fire-wise community. So, come be part of the team—let’s put good fire to work and make a difference, one burn at a time!

Upcoming Burn, April 25-27, 2025

Del Norte Prescribed Fire Workshop

April 25-27, 2025

Rock Creek Ranch, South Fork Canyon

2475 S Fork Rd, Crescent City, CA 95531

Overview:

Join our community and the Del Norte Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) for a hands-on Prescribed Fire Workshop at Rock Creek Ranch. No experience necessary. This event will provide participants with the opportunity to learn from experts while actively conducting prescribed burns in the field. Participants will gain knowledge in fire management, learn safe burn techniques, observe fire effects, and develop confidence in managing their own land using prescribed fire.

Key Details:

🔥 Burning Location: Across from Rock Creek Ranch, on private property bordering USFS land.
🔥 Burns Are Weather Dependent: If conditions are poor, the event will be postponed.
🔥 Training & Safety Talks: Provided throughout the event.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing

✅ Boots – Sturdy, we'll be in uneven terrain.
✅ Long Pants & Long-Sleeve Shirts – Non-synthetic, natural fibers (cotton or wool preferred).
✅ Gloves – Leather work gloves recommended.
✅ Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Dress for variable conditions,

and wear clothes that can get dirty.

Daily Schedule:

10:00 AM – Meet at the upper parking lot at Rock Creek Ranch.
4:00 PM – Wrap-up for the day.

Lodging & Accommodations:

🏡 Lodging is provided for free on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
🛏️ If staying in the Ranch House, please bring your own bedding.
🍽️ A kitchen is available, but participants must bring their own food.

RSVP Required:

📧 Email: aaron@delnortefsc.org or register on the form on the right.

Sponsors & Partners:

This workshop is made possible through the collaboration of:

Del Norte Prescribed Burn Association (PBA)
Smith River Alliance
Del Norte Fire Safe Council
Fire Adapted Forestry

Protecting our lands, our communities, and our people.

Interested in Burning on Your Property?

Here's how it works.

Site Visit

The first step is to have one of us come out to your property to check out the area(s) you would like to introduce fire, discuss your goals and expectations, and talk about any preparation work needed. Request a site visit below.

Mapping and Burn Plans

The next step and most important part of the process is developing proper maps, establishing burn plans, and acquiring proper permits.

Prepping for burning

In order to meet the goals of burning on your property, preparation work may be necessary to both safely burn on your property, and ensure the end result will meet your expectations.

Bring back "Good Fire"

The final step after doing all the preparation is actually putting fire on the ground according to the burn plan and in coordination with our agencies and our PBA.

Want to join the Del Norte PBA or request a site visit?

Membership is free! It's a fun way to spend time with others while protecting our communities, and you don't need any qualifications. Sign up below, and we will keep you informed of our future meetings and burns.

Want to schedule a site visit for us to meet with you at your property and discuss your thoughts.

Sign up below and we'll be in touch.