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Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for a comprehensive 3-day Prescribed Burn School designed for landowners, fire professionals, and agency personnel seeking in-depth training in prescribed fire planning and implementation.
This course adheres to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 24-hour curriculum and meets the training requirement for those pursuing certification as a Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM).
Participants will receive hands-on experience in fire behavior, weather interpretation, planning, ignition techniques, and post-burn evaluation.
When conditions permit, multiple prescribed burns will be conducted, providing valuable field experience alongside experienced instructors and burn professionals.
This training is ideal for:
- Landowners and land managers interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool,
- Fire department personnel and emergency responders,
- Municipal, county, and agency staff involved in land or resource management,
- Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of prescribed fire in Texas ecosystems.
Whether you are pursuing certification or simply looking to develop your fire knowledge and field skills, this course offers an engaging, practical learning experience that connects classroom instruction with hands-on application.
Free registration for Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) members. Memberships will be verified to confirm eligibility.
Sponsored By
Funding Statement
Funding for the Texas A&M AgriLife Prescribed Fire Program includes: Climate Hub Partnership Grant Number 6801439530, funded by USDA-NIFA Agriculture and Food Resources Initiative program, 2023; Prairie Project Grant Number 12726253, funded by the USDA-NIFA Sustainable Agriculture Systems program, 2018; USDA NRCS Conservation Technical Assistance GLCI Agreement USDA-NRCS-NHQ-ST-24-NOFO0001313, 2024; National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Project #2507.24.082325, 2025; and Renewable Resource Extension Act (RREA) National Focus Funds (NFF) program, 2025.
Event Questions
For questions regarding event details, please contact the event organizer David.brooke@ag.tamu.edu.
Technical Questions
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Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations received no later than Wednesday, June 1, 2026 will be issued a full refund.
If a cancellation or refund becomes necessary, please submit a Cancellation or Refund Request. Refunds typically take 7–10 business days to process.
Accessibility Statement
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