Online Training Programs and Materials
Also contained are a variety of other training resources available for wildland fire professionals that are not included in a formal training course or module. These resources may be useful for inclusion in formal trainings such as RT-130, or for informal education on specific topics.
Landscape Partnership Learning Network: A Virtual training Center
The LP Learning Network hosts virtual courses that support landscape-level conservation. Through these trainings, practitioners and landowners can learn about decision-support tools, science-led conservation techniques, research applications in the field, and ways to improve landscapes in partnership with other stakeholders. The LP Learning Network is an expansion and continuation of Science Applications. Learn more about the Landscape Partnership at www.landscapepartnership.org.
The Nature Conservancy Conservation Gateway Fire Training
The Nature Conservancy has conducted over 100 fire training sessions since 1986. Having served more than 3,700 students to date, the Conservancy has earned a reputation for its innovative, experiential approach to learning and dynamic, interagency cadre and student bodies.
Texas Prescribed Burn Workshop 4-day Course in 2023
Meets Training and Testing requirement for Board Certified TDA prescribed burn manager certification.
Prescribed Burn School
This course places an emphasis on fire behavior, how to employ the correct firing technique, and equipment & safety. After successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to schedule your official exam and field component to apply to become a Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM) from TDA.
Fire Leadership for Women: Three 20-Day Training Opportunities in 2023
During the 20-day session, participants will experience 10 - 12 days of hands-on burning in complex situations as wildland urban interface, various fuel types, and will work for several different agencies with unique management objectives.
Wildland-Urban Interface Conference 2023
Learn how to minimize and manage threats in the WUI at the Wildland-Urban Interface Conference. Three essential tracks ensure you and your team get everything you need. Get the latest on Fire Adapted Communities, operations & suppression, and wildland fire policy & tools. Get it all at the WUI conference before the next fire season strikes.
Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service exposes students to human performance concepts as part of basic wildland firefighter training.
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. The material is broken into three online modules (one to three hours each).
Prescribed Fire Training Exchanges
Prescribed fire training exchanges are designed to address the unique landscape needs while keeping community values in mind.
Flagler County Land Management assists Central Florida Prescribed Fire Council instructing wildland fire training class in Apopka
Twenty-one students from nine different organizations across the state of Florida participated in the training.
OSU: Introduction to Prescribed Fire
Interested in learning how to conduct a safe and effective prescribed burn? Enroll in the OSU Extension Introduction to Prescribed Fire online course to learn best practices for conducting a safe and effective burn. The course features interactive learning activities and custom videos.
NFPA Firewise USA
Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. At the same time, a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. While these fires will continue to happen, there are things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. The Firewise USA® program is here to help you get started.
World of Wildland Fire YouTube Channel
The World of Wildland Fire YouTube channel includes videos on fuels, fire behavior, and fire ecology.
LANDFIRE YouTube Channel
The LANDFIRE YouTube channel includes videos on topics including LANDFIRE applications and case studies, webinars, and tutorials.
Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center
Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center provides community discussion boards, podcast episodes, videos, and other resources aimed at making wildland fire performance and organizations safer.
National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center
National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center provides opportunities for federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies and other organizations to build skills and knowledge of prescribed fire, with an emphasis on field experience.
Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher Catalog
The National Wildfire Coordinating Group's Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) catalog includes a variety of modules helpful to wildland fire practitioners.
World of Wildland Fire
World of Wildland Fire includes a variety of online courses for fire science educators, trainers, and the public on topics including fire behavior, fuels, and fire ecology.
National Fire Academy online courses
Online learning is a terrific option if you want to take National Fire Academy (NFA) classes. Our online self-study and mediated courses are free to fire and emergency services personnel, and international students are welcome. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for most courses. Successful completion is added to your NFA transcript, and you earn an NFA certificate.
Wildland Fire Learning Portal
Wildland Fire Learning Portal is an online learning management system that offers a variety of self-enroll courses for wildland fire professionals.
