FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
OWTS Professional Licensing Continuing Education Opportunities Upon renewal of a Designers license, the applicant must demonstrate satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 continuing education units (CEUs) of appropriate professional development per year since the applicant's license was issued or renewed. Credits will be award as 1 CEU per 2 hours of class. Courses no longer need to be preapproved by RIDEM and 100% of the courses may be taken online. Classes will be accepted pending they are relevant to the applicant’s line of work to help further their career. The Self Reporting Form shown below must be submitted along with the renewal application. Per the new Regulations incorporated on December 28th, 2021, Class-III Designers who hold a current PE license no longer need to submit CEUs with their renewal form. Also, designers who have held an individual license in good standing for a minimum of 12 consecutive years will be exempt from submitting CEUs. Schedule of New England Onsite Wastewater Training Programs at URI Archive of Past Classes Additional Resources NEOWTP Staff & Instructors OWTS CEU Policy and Reporting Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes OWTS Online CEU Opportunities PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes