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Drone Training Exchange

The inaugural live-fire Drone Training Exchange, a pioneering event that we hope will be the first of many to come! This is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the...

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...

Open Canopy Workshop: Exploring the Ecology, Management, and Public Understanding of Eastern Woodland Ecosystems

The Open Canopy Workshop will highlight the historical extent, ecological value, and decline of open canopy forest systems in the Midwestern and eastern United States and elevate the urgent need for woodland ecosystem restoration and management to the forefront of the conservation community.  Emphasis will be placed on the structural diversity and biodiversity of open...

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...

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.

2025 Arizona Wildland Urban Fire Summit

Held in Prescott on October 28-30, 2025, the Arizona Wildland Urban Interface Summit is a statewide event for wildfire preparedness, planning, and postfire recovery. Participants will discuss emergent strategies for...

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...

TN-KY Wildland Fire Academy

Full information: https://www.sawfit.org/tn-ky-wildland-fire-academy June 20, 2025: Course schedule postedJuly 7, 2025: Nominations openSeptember 12, 2025: Nominations closeOctober 10, 2025: Selection letters deliveredJanuary 9, 2026: Waitlists close/Lunch purchases end Academy LocationTennessee...

After the Flames Conference & Workshop

The After the Flames Conference and Workshop is a dynamic, solutions-driven event focused on post-fire recovery. It brings together wildfire-impacted communities, response agencies, and recovery experts to share practical tools,...

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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...

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...

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.

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...

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Drone Training Exchange

The inaugural live-fire Drone Training Exchange, a pioneering event that we hope will be the first of many to come! This is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the...

Open Canopy Workshop: Exploring the Ecology, Management, and Public Understanding of Eastern Woodland Ecosystems

The Open Canopy Workshop will highlight the historical extent, ecological value, and decline of open canopy forest systems in the Midwestern and eastern United States and elevate the urgent need for woodland ecosystem restoration and management to the forefront of the conservation community.  Emphasis will be placed on the structural diversity and biodiversity of open...

2025 Arizona Wildland Urban Fire Summit

Held in Prescott on October 28-30, 2025, the Arizona Wildland Urban Interface Summit is a statewide event for wildfire preparedness, planning, and postfire recovery. Participants will discuss emergent strategies for...

TN-KY Wildland Fire Academy

Full information: https://www.sawfit.org/tn-ky-wildland-fire-academy June 20, 2025: Course schedule postedJuly 7, 2025: Nominations openSeptember 12, 2025: Nominations closeOctober 10, 2025: Selection letters deliveredJanuary 9, 2026: Waitlists close/Lunch purchases end Academy LocationTennessee...

After the Flames Conference & Workshop

The After the Flames Conference and Workshop is a dynamic, solutions-driven event focused on post-fire recovery. It brings together wildfire-impacted communities, response agencies, and recovery experts to share practical tools,...