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State of Oregon Certified Burn Manager course, Medford OR

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2 years 1 month ago - 2 years 1 month ago #48 by daniel_tm
State of Oregon Certified Burn Manager course, Medford OR was created by daniel_tm
IGNITE Prescribed Fire Trainings (oregonstate.edu)
certified-burn-manager-program-brochure.pdf (oregon.gov)

Oregon Certified Burn Manager (CBM) course
  • When: April 1-3
  • Where: So. Oregon Research & Extension Center, Central Point (classroom), Collins Demonstration Forest (field), 569 Hanley Rd
    Central Point, OR 97502
  • Offered by Oregon State University Extension
  • The Certified Burn Manager program provides formal training in the safe and effective use of prescribed fire. This voluntary Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) program provides limited civil liability protection when certified individuals follow program criteria.
  • For: Applicants to the Certified Burn Manager program: private individuals, landowners, contractors, firefighters, students, and anyone interested in conducting prescribed burns. This course is one of the requirements for certification. Some previous fire experience required (contact instructor to inquire).
  • Registration: Coming soon!
 Prescribed Fire Skills Weekend
  • Date: April 6-7
  • Where: TBD
  • Offered by OSU Extension in partnership with Oregon Department of Forestry, the Rogue Valley Prescribed Burn Association, and the Watershed Research and Training Center
  • For: Anyone interested in learning or deepening prescribed fire skills including planning, holding, firing, weather monitoring, and more.
  • Registration: Coming soon!
 Field Day
  • When: April 14th
  • Where: Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Medford office, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point, OR 97502. Phone: 541-664-3328
  • Offered by the Rogue Valley Prescribed Burn Association
  • For: Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) trainees who have completed the “Basic 32” coursework; this field day will satisfy the requirements of the field day including pack test and shelter deployment. Also for anyone interested in learning the basic tools and skills involved in wildland firefighting or getting certified for employment as a wildland firefighter. Some of the training stations will include: hand tools, their use and maintenance, ignition devices, fire engines and hose lays, and radio communication. In conjunction with free online S130/S190 course work, this class will allow participants to complete the requirements to become a National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2/basic fire fighter). For individuals seeking FFT2 certification, the necessary fire shelter deployment and arduous pack test will also be offered.
 On-call training burns
  • When: throughout April and May; weather dependent
  • Where: various private land locations in Jackson and Josephine counties
  • Coordinated by the Rogue Valley Prescribed Burn Association (RVPBA)
  • For: CBM trainees who need to complete their certification books, or anyone interested in gaining experience burning. All RVPBA burns are open to anyone interested in viewing or participating in a prescribed burn.
  • The Prescribed Burn Association will be organizing prescribed burns through the spring, weather permitting. Anyone can participate in these burns to gain experience: CBM trainees, aspiring and experienced firefighters, and community members of all backgrounds.
  • Registration: Fill out the  Rogue Valley PBA’s Interest Form  to be added to the notification list
Last edit: 2 years 1 month ago by daniel_tm. Reason: IGNITE training details updated

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