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  • Alto Minho Trex

    Applications are open through December 6 for the European TREX event, taking place from 20 to 26 January 2024, in Paredes de Coura - Alto Minho, Portugal. This is the...

  • WTREX Women’s Traditional Fire Training Exchange

    Portugal

    Applications for this WTREX will be accepted through November 15. Organizers invite participants of all genders, from any background, discipline and origin, to join in the first European WTREX (Women’s...

  • Loup TREX

    Loup River Valley, Nebraska

    The Loup TREX is accepting registrations through January 31, 2024. The Loup TREX is an intensive two-week, community-based live fire training event held in central Nebraska. This event draws in...

  • Women-in-Fire Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (WTREX)

    Niobrara Valley Preserve Nebraska

    Join us for twelve days of hands-on burning and learning at The Nature Conservancy's Niobrara Valley Preserve! We will explore the growing role of women in fire management, conduct prescribed...

  • 2024 Loess Hills Cooperative Burn Week

    This event is primarily for local practitioners. If you are from outside the area, please contact Kody Wohlers before registering. The Loess Hills Cooperative Burn Week is rapidly approaching, and...

  • 2024 Plumas Cal-TREX

    The application form for 2024 Plumas Cal-TREX is now open through March 1st. Apply HERE. Dates: April 29 - May 4th (optional Pack Test and Fireline Refresher on April 28) Location: Greenville, CA This year our TREX is formatted a bit differently than previous years': April 28th: RT-130 (Fireline Refresher) and Arduous Work Capacity Test (Pack Test)...

  • Central Oregon TREX

    Bend, OR

    Applications are being accepted through February 18. Please see the linked flier and application packet for details, application instructions, and what to expect during the program. Link to Application: https://forms.office.com/r/rd331MALFF The objective of the two-week TRE program in Central Oregon is to facilitate peer-to-peer, experiential learning for prescribed fire professionals and others interested in advancing innovative...

  • Manitoba Tallgrass Prairie & Aspen Parkland TREX

    Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada

    This intensive 5-day collaborative prescribed fire event in Stuartburn, Manitoba will provide learning opportunities and hands on experiences through a series of prescribed fires with a diverse multi-partner group of prescribed fire practitioners of varying experience and training. This training is designed to integrate a diverse group of fire practitioners, including Prescribed/Wildfire staff from federal,...

  • Southern Michigan TREX

    Fort Custer, Michigan

    The Southern Michigan TREX is accepting applications through January 30th. This TREX will provide prescribed fire training opportunities to local and regional fire practitioners while supporting management of natural resources on state, federal, and private lands. Target Group: Prescribed fire and wildfire personnel, including Department of Defense, National Guard, federal, state, tribal, and non-governmental agencies,...

  • 2024 Forester TREX

    Watsonville, CA

    The Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association is excited to announce the first, Forester TREX (Prescribed Fire Training Exchange), June 3-6th, 2024,  in Santa Cruz County. Join other CA forestry professionals from around the State -Registered Professional Foresters, forestry techs, LTOs, forestry students, and forestry related workers- who are interested in incorporating Rx fire into their land management efforts. A link to...

  • 2024 Karuk Women’s TREX

    Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeic1CF86SthCRakeXUtXwyK1xYp5_02Fd1YMv-pAP9co3Brw/viewform Application must be submitted by March 24th at 11:59 PM PT Questions: KWTREX+ Organizers email - ahish@karuk.us

  • Northern Colorado TREX

    The Ember Alliance has been working with partners to plan the Northern Colorado Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (NOCO TREX) for this fall! The mission of NOCO TREX is to build collaborative prescribed fire capacity in Northern CO. NOCO TREX will have two components: Grasslands Prescribed Fire Workshop held in Greeley from September 10-12th On-call prescribed...

  • Columbia Gorge TREX

    Columbia Gorge Region

    Mt. Adams Resource Stewards is hosting the second annual Columbia Gorge Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) this fall! Join us for a peer-to-peer experiential learning opportunity with live fire training, skills practice, guest speakers, and more. CGTREX consists of an immersive 1-week training in Trout Lake, WA, followed by an “on-call” period when participants reconvene for burn...

  • Selkirk TREX 2024

    Northeast Washington

    Selkirk TREX flier and application information: https://mcusercontent.com/7acf54ab6407d999c8f69021a/files/a7560edd-ddfa-7a9f-1fe5-fa80a7045d5e/Selkirk_TREX_Announcement_Fall_2024.pdf

  • 2024 Canadian Prairies TREX

    Join us at the 2024 Canadian Prairies TREX from October 21-25, 2024, to learn about and gain hands-on experience with prescribed fire. The training and prescribed fire exercises will take place at various sites throughout the Saskatoon region in Saskatchewan. This program is designed to bring together a diverse group of fire practitioners, including land...

  • 2024 San Luis Obispo TREX

    Course Dates:  Monday, October 21 through Monday, October 28, 2024 Location: San Luis Obispo County, CA Deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 3 at 5 p.m. Prescribed Fire Training Exchanges (TREX) and cooperative burns provide experiential training that builds robust local capacity for fire management and offers fire practitioners a more holistic perspective. The key focus of...

  • Women’s TREX: Intercambio de Experiencias en Quemas Prescritas para Mujeres

    Applications are open through August 25 for the next WTREX, which will take place in Jalisco, Mexico in early November! The event flyer is attached. Please note that this event will be hosted in Spanish, and though some translation services may be available, the event will not be fully bilingual.

  • Santa Barbara TREX

    The 2024 Santa Barbara TREX firelighters will engage in 10 days of training on breathtaking wildlands, learning and working alongside professional fire practitioners, tribal partners, ranchers, land managers, and community members to meet diverse objectives using beneficial fire. Participants must be qualified Basic Wildland Firefighter NWCG FFT2, or have completed the courses S130, S190, L180,...

  • European TREX (Traditional Fire Training Exchange)

    Alto Minho, Portugal

    Applications are open through September 15th for the European TREX (Traditional Fire Training Exchange). While primarily intended for European practitioners, the event is open to applicants from other continents. Full details and application instructions can be found in the event flier.

  • CFMC Cultural Burn Training Exchange (TREX)

    Weitchpec, CA​ TENTATIVE DATE (subject to permits and weather conditions): February 1 – 8, 2025​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ If you are interested in participating in a TREX event, please complete the TREX Application Form found here: https://www.culturalfire.org/trex The application submission deadline is Jan 10th.

  • 2025 Southern Missouri TREX

    The 2025 Southern Missouri Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (SOMO TREX) will take place March 3rd – 14th 2025 in Marshfield , MO.  Please see the attached announcement for more information and a link to the nomination form.  Note that the nomination deadline has been extended to December 13. This will be the third TREX we have...

  • Loup River TREX

    The Loup TREX is an intensive two-week, community-based live fire training event held in central Nebraska. This event draws in fire practitioners representing many agencies and organizations. Since the initial planning steps of the first Loup TREX back in 2009, the event has had participants come to train with from 19 states and 7 countries....

  • Northern Colorado Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (NOCO TREX)

    The IMT is looking at an implementation window of March 31 – April 11, 2025. The Incident Management Team (IMT) is meeting weekly to assess weather conditions to be able to burn during this timeframe. Kristin Leger will communicate directly with NOCO TREX participants as we narrow in on our burn days. This landing page will also...

  • Blackfoot TREX

    The Blackfoot Prescribed Fire Training Exchange will be hosted outside Missoula, MT. Please see the application for Montana's first ever TREX event in the Blackfoot Watershed. Application period closes on February 7th. Link to application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecu7EiqfJwstgXdaaLCZK3tb90TuY4FUaCZ8QLuI9DN2t5Ug/viewform?usp=sf_link

  • 2025 Central Oregon TREX

    Applications have closed for this event. The objective of the two-week Central Oregon TREX program (May 5th - 16th), hosted in Bend, Oregon, is to facilitate peer-to-peer, experiential learning for prescribed fire professionals and others interested in advancing their understanding of prescribed fire use to restore fire-adapted ecosystems. Participants will learn, practice, and share knowledge,...

  • 2025 Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie & Aspen Parkland TREX

    Join the 3rd Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie & Aspen Parkland Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) from May 12-16 in the rural municipality of Stuartburn, Manitoba. Partners are proud to be organizing this TREX in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. View the official training announcement, including full details and participant requirements here. Apply here. The...

  • Australia Women-in-Fire Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (WTREX)

    AUS WTREX is a 12-day intensive training opportunity to enhance firefighting skills, with a specific focus on highlighting the role of Indigenous women in fire management and building a supportive international network. This event is the 13th WTREX in the history of the program, and it is the first-ever WTREX in Australia. The program blends...

  • Yellow Star Thistle Prescribed Fire Training Exchange

    Dates: 8-10 days in June 2025 - exact dates will be driven by phenology of the YST. Participants who apply are expected to leave the month of June open - with availability to attend the TREX event with a 3-5 day notice. Objectives: Broaden and expand prescribed fire training opportunities to fire practitioners, build connection...

  • CFMC Cultural Burn Training Exchange

    The Cultural Fire Management Council will be hosting two TREX events this Fall.  TREX #1 is scheduled for Sept 1 – 8, TREX #2 is Sept. 15 – 22. These CFMC Cultural Burn Training Exchanges will be based out of Weitchpec, CA. The deadline to apply is August 1st. Visit culturalfire.org/trex for full event information and...

  • WTREX Colombia 2025

    ¿Te interesa la emocionante oportunidad de ampliar tus habilidades en el manejo del fuego y conectar con mujeres pioneras en la gestión del fuego a nivel global, con un enfoque particular en la reducción de incendios forestales? ¡Esta es tu oportunidad! Te invitamos a participar en el próximo programa Women-In-Fire Training Exchange en Colombia (COL...

  • Maine Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX)

    The objective of the two-week TREX program in Maine is to facilitate peer-to-peer, experiential learning for prescribed fire professionals and others interested in advancing innovative tools to restore fire-adapted ecosystems and is being designed to support states and provinces interested in hosting their own TREX to increase prescribed fire capacity across the region. Participants will...

  • 2025 Kootenay ʔa·kinq̓uku TREX – British Columbia

    Building on the 2024 pilot delivery of Kootenay ʔa·kinq̓uku TREX, the 2025 offering will again be delivered in partnership with Ktunaxa Nation, and hosted by ʔaq̓am on the traditional lands of the Ktunaxa Nation. It is scheduled to run from September 15-26, 2025, in the Cranbrook Zone of the Southeast Fire Centre. Place-based leadership and...

  • 2025 Klamath River TREX

    The 2025 KTREX (Klamath Prescribed Fire Training Exchange) is building their team for this year. KTREX will be taking place in Happy Camp, CA this year from October 5-17. The APPLICATION IS LINKED HERE, and the deadline to apply is July 31. Please note, everyone is welcome to fill out an application. Organizers are specifically...

  • 2025 Canadian Prairies TREX

    The 4th Annual Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX), is happening October 20–24, 2025 in the Saskatoon region. Jointly hosted by Meewasin and the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange, this immersive, week-long training provides hands-on experience with prescribed fire – featuring elements like classroom learning, fieldwork, and live fire line participation. Whether you’re a...

  • 2025 Forester Cal-TREX

    The 2025 Forester TREX will be held October 27th-31st, at Blodgett Forest Research Station in El Dorado County, CA. To participate, this application must be filled out by Sunday May 18th 2025. Notification concerning 1st round of selection will be made no later than June 2nd.

  • California State Parks TREX

    Applications are open now and close September 12th for the California State Parks  TREX, which will take place October 27 - November 5. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/g/5A488mxLqf

  • 2025 Southern Blue Ridge TREX

    For a full description and details, please read this introduction, the About section on the TREX website, and the TREX Application Packet.  The cost to participate is $400 to cover the cost of food and lodging, due upon selection and acceptance to the TREX program. For more information on TREX programs, go to: ​https://firenetworks.org/trex/ Please...

  • 2026 Southern Missouri Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (SOMO TREX)

    Marshfield, MO

    The fourth Southern Missouri Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (SOMO TREX) will take place March 2nd – 13th 2026 in Marshfield, MO.  Please see the attached announcement for more information and a link to the nomination form. The nomination period has been extended through January 16th. Over the previous three years, SOMO TREX participants have assisted on...

  • 2026 Loup TREX

    This is it. From 2009 until now, the Loup TREX has been running full steam annually. Since then the TREX has helped provide valuable training to hundreds of fire practitioners and directly impacted over 35,000 acres. It has been a great run and for years has served as a wonderful and powerful starting block for...

  • WTREX Quijota

    Toledo y Valdepeñas, Castilla-La Mancha (España)

    WTREX_QuijotA_2026_FLYER ¡Nos emociona anunciar nuestro próximo evento WTREX, que tendrá lugar en España en abril del próximo año! El evento se celebrará del 13 al 24 de abril de 2026...

  • 2026 Buffalo Prescribed Fire Training Exchange

    This two-week TREX program, hosted at the Niobrara Valley Preserve in Nebraska April 14th – 24th, 2026, is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer, experiential learning for Indigenous fire practitioners, prescribed fire professionals,...

  • 2026 Oskana Plains TREX

    Join us for the first-ever 2026 Oskana Plains (Regina-area) Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX), taking place April 20–24, 2026. Register here: forms.gle/qXuYvfL33wwCdwYX8 This hands-on prescribed fire training brings together land...

  • 2026 Columbia Gorge TREX

    Klickitat County, WA

    The Columbia Gorge Prescribed Fire Training Exchange is coming to southern Washington this spring! Dates: May 11-22, 2026 Location: Klickitat County, WA Application timing: Applications are expected to open in January More info and registration...

  • 2026 Yellow Star Thistle TREX

    Dates: 8-10 days in June 2026 - exact dates will be driven by phenology of the YST. Participants who apply are expected to leave the month of June open -...

  • Selkirk TREX 2026

    Loon Lake, WA

    After taking a year off Selkirk TREX is back. Join us in Northeast Washington to develop your prescribed fire skills, knowledge, and qualifications. The Selkirk Prescribed Fire Training Exchanges (TREX)...

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  • Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices

    Claytor Lake State Park

    Pulaski County Emergency Management is glad to be able to host a Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices class on Jan. 23rd & 24th 2024. The class will be held in the Water’s...

  • Ozark Ouachita Interior Highlands Collaborative Partnership Meeting

    Russellville, Arkansas

    The bi-annual Ozark Ouachita Interior Highlands Collaborative Partnership Meeting will be held on January 24th in Russellville, Arkansas. Location: Holiday Inn Express https://maps.app.goo.gl/a1zS3hD9JKNf97NA8 Time:       10am to 2pm Lunch: ...

  • Colorado Prescribed Fire Council Virtual Workshop

    This workshop will include: Updates on the Colorado Smoke Management Program, pile burning, weather parameters to monitor, effective pile burning Colorado Fire Commission (CFC) Prescribed Fire Subcommittee efforts Liability for Prescribed Fire Practitioners Prescribed...

  • Taking Action: FireScape Mendocino Workshop

    Registration is OPEN for FireScape Mendocino's next workshop, April 25 in Williams, CA! The FireScape Mendocino Core Team invites you to an in-person workshop celebrating 10 years of collaboration. Register...

  • Crisis Communication: What Do We Say When Things Go Wrong?

    Talking Fire Webinar Series

    From large-scale wildfires to smaller incidents connected to complex social issues; crises take many forms and present unique communications challenges. Panelists will discuss how conservation organizations and fire practitioners can prepare for hard times and provide suggestions for how to proceed if and when they happen.  Following a moderated panel discussion, there will be time...

  • 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...

  • 2025 Washington Post-Fire Workshop

    Kittitas County Armory in Ellensburg, WA

    Register for the 2025 Washington Post-Fire Workshop using this link. A draft agenda can be found here. Questions can be directed to Collin Haffey, Collin.Haffey@dnr.wa.gov. When: May 12-13, 2025 Where:...

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  • M-580—Fire in Ecosystem Management

    Tucson, AZ

    Nominations are being accepted for this National Advanced Fire & Resource Institute (NAFRI) course through October 31. More information can be found on the NAFRI Course Catalog Page on the...

  • RX-510—Advanced Fire Effects

    Tucson, AZ

    Nominations are being accepted for this National Advanced Fire & Resource Institute (NAFRI) course through October 31. More information can be found on the NAFRI Course Catalog Page on the Wildland...

  • RX-300 – Prescribed Fire Burn Boss

    This course is offered by the University of Idaho as a combination of self-paced study and live virtual sessions. See the announcement for details.

  • Rocky Mountain National Park’s Biennial Research Conference

    Estes Park, CO

    When: March 6-7, 2024, 8:00am - ~5:30pm Where: The Ridgeline Hotel, 101 S Saint Vrain Ave, Estes Park, CO (Click here for venue information) Theme: Challenges and Collaborations for Changing Landscapes Sponsor: Rocky Mountain...

  • RX-310 – Introduction to Fire Effects

    The University of Idaho is offering RX-310 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. This includes interactive self-paced content plus required live online sessions where participants complete exercises and have discussions...

  • M-410– Facilitative Instruction

    The University of Idaho is offering M-410 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. This includes interactive self-paced content plus required live online sessions where participants complete exercises and have discussions with experts. There are some scholarships available, email Ryan Arp (ryanarp@uidaho.edu) to get added to the list of potential scholarships for any of the courses....

  • After the Flames Conference

    Estes Park, CO

    After the Flames will explore strategies, tools, and collaborative approaches that contribute to effective post-fire recovery. Submissions for presentations are due December 15, 2023. More information can be found on...

  • 7th International Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference

    Boise, ID

    The 7th International Fire Behaviour and Fuels Conference offers a forum where past Fire Management experience and lessons learned are documented, current work showcased, and emerging research, innovation and techniques on...

  • S-290 – Intermediate Fire Behavior

    The University of Idaho is offering S-290 on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. This includes interactive self-paced content plus required live online sessions where participants complete exercises and have discussions...

  • New Jersey Fire Camp 2024

    In cooperation with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, we are hosting a field based workshop in May 2024 for students interested in careers in fire in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The Fire Camp will provide opportunities for students and early-career natural resource professionals to develop technical skills through the ecological application of prescribed...

  • Establishing Directions in Postfire Debris Flow Science Conferenc

    Registration now open. Register here! Attendance requires poster presentation (maximum size 36” x 48“) 300-word maximum poster abstract will be required at the time of registration. We welcome abstract submissions that focus on novel scientific findings, including case studies, as well as submissions that describe recent or ongoing efforts that are broadly focused on predicting,...

  • Front Range Grassland Fire Workshop

    Longmont, CO

    In Colorado, the Front Range can present unique fuel and weather conditions for wildfires. Combined with numerous wildland/urban interface and intermix settings, these conditions can be critical in wildfire management. Register now for the Front Range Grassland Fire Workshop to increase your knowledge and understanding of the ecology, behavior, risks, and management of grassfire conditions...

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