This workshop from the National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center provides an opportunity to improve and refine burn plans. Through content delivery, practical exercise, small group activity; participants write new or edit existing burn plans building on principles discussed. This workshop provides continuing education on burn plan preparation to improve collective understanding of prescribed fire plans, regardless of agency. Participants should be prepared to bring computers and burn plans for review and collaborative work. Participants will receive credit for RT-300 or continuing education credits.

Application deadline: November 1st close of business, selected applicants will be notified by Nov 8th

The overall intent of this workshop is to improve focus on and preparing and implementing quality burn plans. 
Potential benefits and objectives for participants:

  • Examples of good burn plans that can be used as templates
  • Acquire new skills, address specific challenges, or explore unique topics
  • Access to Subject Matter Expert (SME) - help with fire behavior modeling and writing
  • Collaboration and networking with peers, including 
    • Latest policy direction (NWCG and agency specific)
    • Tech review support (as time allows)
    • Practical knowledge and opportunity for participants to apply what they’ve learned 

Intended Audience:
All are welcome, NGO, state, tribal, private, municipal! NWCG qualifications are NOT a pre-requisite for this workshop

  • Burn Boss trainees
  • Certified burn managers
  • Newly qualified Burn Bosses
  • Burn plan writers
  • Line officers (Agency Administrators)
  • Fire Managers, Fuels Technicians, Fuels Specialists, and Fire Management Officers, etc.
     

Event Details

Dec 8 - 10 2026, All day

Location:

 Multi-hub synchronous delivery with in-person gatherings at each Hub:
• California: Sacramento, CA
• Intermountain area: Boise, ID
• Northwest: Redmond, OR
• Southwest: Tucson, AZ
• Southern area: Tallahassee, FL
• Rocky Mountain area: Fort Collins, CO
• Eastern area: Marquette, MI
 

More Information

Contact(s)

For questions, please email phillip.graeve@usda.gov