This report focuses on Certified Prescribed Burn Manager (CPBM) programs that provide accessible, structured, prescribed fire training. The report reviews CPBM programs across the country
based on interviews with representatives from 43 states. This included states with an existing CPBM program, those developing a program, and without a CPBM program. From these interviews national trends, shared challenges, innovative approaches, and recommendations are discussed.
This report was created by The Forest Stewards Guild with support from the Fire Learning Network.
