Prescribed Burn School – Gatesville, TX – June 2026
June 15 - June 17
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.
Location
- Gatesville Civic Center
- 301 Veterans Mem Lp
- Gatesville, Texas 76528