SCPFC

prescribed Fire council

Formed in 2003, the South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council (PFC) is comprised of individuals representing public agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private landowners who use prescribed fire to manage their lands. Members of the Council see the need to promote prescribed burning by informing our citizens about the important role fire plays in the stewardship of our natural resources and by fostering professionalism among practitioners of prescribed burning. The PFC coordinates with various organizations but functions autonomously.

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South Carolina Prescribed Fire COuncil
2026 Annual Meeting - October 14-15, 2026

The upcoming South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting will be held October 14-15, 2026, in Newberry, South Carolina.
Oct. 14 -- Field Day
Oct. 15 -- Annual Meeting- Piedmont Technical College, Newberry, 1922 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108

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Registration closes on or before October 10th. If you have any questions, contact Derrick Phinney at [email protected] or 843-563-0135. Should you require special accommodations or dietary needs, contact us 10 days prior to the event. Refund requests need to be made no later than October 10th.

Click HERE to download the SCPFC Meeting Agenda with meeting times, topics and locations- Agenda updated 10.8.26

For questions, please contact: Derrick Phinney ([email protected]) or Darryl Jones ([email protected]).

South Carolina Prescribed fire council
Annual award nominations

Nominate someone today for one of our Annual Prescribed Fire Council awards! These awards recognize significant contributions in the field of prescribed fire by practitioners, landowners, and advocates.

Anyone may submit a nomination for an individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding service in the following categories:

Private Landowner Prescribed Burner of the Year
Lifetime Achievement for Excellence in Prescribed Fire
Excellence in Prescribed Fire Management, Innovation, or Advocacy

The nomination period for awards is open. The activity period for the award is September 2025 – August 2026.
Please contact Derrick Phinney ([email protected]) with any award or nomination questions

Click HERE for Awards Information- Deadline to apply for 2026 Awards is Sept. 15th.