Join Michigan Department of Natural Resources Roscommon Equipment Center staff Oct. 7-11 at the state's Forest Fire Experiment Station for an in-depth firefighting equipment workshop. Register soon; space is limited to 16 attendees.

The workshop, which provides equipment demonstrations and networking opportunities, is ideal for fire department chiefs, equipment program leaders and other wildland fire professionals.

Activities will include:

• Facility tour – Learn about available design and testing assistance.
• Field day – Operate Michigan DNR equipment on experiment station testing grounds.
• Off-site visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – A valid passport or enhanced driver's license is needed for international border crossing.
• Presentation – Each attendee should prepare a 10- to 15-minute presentation related to fire equipment to foster idea sharing.

To register, email Dave Stockoski by Aug. 31.

The DNR will provide ground transportation to and from Roscommon from the Traverse City Airport and to field activities. Hotel blocks will be arranged by DNR staff in Roscommon, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Traverse City. Flights, hotel and meal expenses will be covered by attendees.

The Roscommon Equipment Center program serves state and local firefighting agencies across the nation through specialized equipment testing, design and development.

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