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Be Smoke Savvy: Training Guide of Best Management Practices for Prescribed Fire Smoke

Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools that land managers can use to promote healthy ecosystems and build safer, more resilient communities. A key component of safely conducting these fires is the effective management of the smoke they produce. To better equip the fire community, Tall Timbers is pleased to announce the launch...

M-410 – Facilitative Instruction PLUS Mentoring

The University of Idaho is offering 3 workshops this Winter/Spring: M-410, S-290, and RX-310. All courses are administered online through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Our online training is robust and engaging, but we recognize that online training is not for everyone. If you do not learn well online, we encourage you to seek out in-person courses. If you want to set up...

M-580 Fire in Ecosystem Management

Dates: January 27 - 31, 2025 Location: NAFRI, 3265 East Universal Way, Tucson, Arizona Nominations: Accepting nominations October 07 - November 15, 2024 Questions: Contact daniel.ray@usda.gov Click here for the Nomination Form

RX-410 Smoke Management Techniques

The Southern Blue Ridge Fire Learning Network is hosting RX-410 in coordination with the USFS Southern Region. This course leads students through the ecological and historical role of fire; the characteristics of smoke; the health, safety, and visibility impact of smoke; public relations; legal requirements; meteorology; fuel consumption; smoke production dispersion modeling; and operational smoke...

S-131 Firefighter Type 1

Tall Timbers will be offering the NWCG S-131 Firefighter Type 1 course from February 10-21 with a Live Session on February 25 on the Tall Timbers Fire Learning Portal . This essential training is designed for individuals preparing to step into leadership roles within wildland fire operations. The official course announcement includes details on course requirements and registration...

S-290 – Anticipating Wildland Fire Behavior (New Name)

The University of Idaho is offering 3 workshops this Winter/Spring: M-410, S-290, and RX-310. All courses are administered online through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Our online training is robust and engaging, but we recognize that online training is not for everyone. If you do not learn well online, we encourage you to seek out in-person courses. If you want to set up...

RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Tall Timbers will be hosting the NWCG RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss course from March 10-14, 2025 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). This comprehensive training is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead prescribed fire operations. For additional details, including course requirements and registration information, please refer to...

RX – 310 – Introduction to Fire Effects

The University of Idaho is offering 3 workshops this Winter/Spring: M-410, S-290, and RX-310. All courses are administered online through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Our online training is robust and engaging, but we recognize that online training is not for everyone. If you do not learn well online, we encourage you to seek out in-person courses. If you want to set up...

2025 National Fire Academy Women’s Weekend

The United States Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA), in partnership with Women in Fire, is pleased to announce the 2025 Women’s Weekend at the NFA!  Women’s Weekend at the NFA is not limited to women, all are welcomed to attend.  You will see the 2025 schedule has more two-day classes than ever and...