Wildland Fire Management

Merit Badge Session

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

9:30am-12:30pm

Get a great start onthe new Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge! Join us at Harbison State Forest’s Environmental Education Center to work on your Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge in a fun, hands-on, educational workshop.  In working through this Merit Badge requirements, Scouts will explore ways to prevent fires and how to control them.  See the equipment and gear used to control fires and keep firefighters safe.  What a great way to start your holiday getting to meet and learn from those who fight wildland fires.

Cost is $5 per Scout and must register before Friday, December 18th.

Onced registered for the class, Scouts should be prepared for the material being discussed by reviewing the items below before the session.

Please note that an adult must be present for each Scout Unitmor Scout while Scouts are working on the merit badge.

These Merit Badge materials are available for download.

Scouts should review and complete requirements 1-4 in the Merit Badge Workbook before the class.

Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge

Wildland Fire Management Digital Resource Guide

Wildland Fire Management Worksheet

SC Forestry Commission

Bring with you:

• Completed homework
• A notebook and pen or pencil
• A sack lunch if you want to stay afterwards and eat lunch at the Environmental Education Center.

If you have any questions, please contact: Matt Schnabel, Environmental Education Coordinator (803) 896-8892 or mschnabel@scfc.gov