{"id":42434,"date":"2026-11-04T14:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=42434"},"modified":"2026-11-05T14:19:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T19:19:23","slug":"opportunities-for-prescribed-and-wildland-fire-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/opportunities-for-prescribed-and-wildland-fire-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities for Prescribed and Wildland Fire Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Indiana<\/a><\/p>\n

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is offering several upcoming opportunities related to prescribed and wildland fire training. Many of these opportunities are required to become an Indiana Certified Prescribed Burn Manager<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All the upcoming training opportunities and course prerequisites are posted on the Indiana DNR Fire Headquarters<\/a> Training page.<\/p>\n

Trainings Required for Indiana CPBM<\/strong><\/em>
\nS-130 Field Day<\/a>
\nDate:<\/em> Tuesday, December 1, 2026
\nLocation:<\/em> Forestry Training Center
\nMartinsville, IN 46151<\/p>\n

Rx Fire for Managers<\/a>
\nDate:<\/em> Tues-Wed, December 17-18, 2026
\nLocation:<\/em> Forestry Training Center
\nMartinsville, IN 46151<\/p>\n

Other Prescribed and<\/em> Wildland Fire Training Opportunities<\/strong>
\nRT-130 Fire Refresher<\/a>
\nDate:<\/em> Tuesday, November 24, 2026
\nLocation:<\/em> Prophetstown State Park
\nWest Lafayette, IN 47906<\/p>\n

\"Fire<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Date:<\/em> Wednesday, December 2, 2026
\nLocation:<\/em> Forestry Training Center
\nMartinsville, IN 46151<\/p>\n

Date:<\/em> Thursday, December 3, 2026
\nLocation:<\/em> Forestry Training Center
\nMartinsville, IN 46151<\/p>\n

S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws<\/a>
\nDates:<\/em> Tues-Thurs, December 8-10, 2026
\nLocation:<\/em> Forestry Training Center
\nMartinsville, IN 45151<\/p>\n

For all Purdue Extension – forestry and Natural Resources upcoming events view Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong>
\nFNR Ask The Expert: Prescribed Fire<\/a>, Purdue Extension Forestry & Natural Resources
\n100 Year Project Shares New Video, Prescribed Fire<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Got Nature? Blog
\nBrooke\u2019s Prescribed Fire Videos Utilized in Global USFS Efforts<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Got Nature? Blog
\nPrescribed fire: 6 things to consider before you ignite<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension \u2013 4Forestry and Natural Resources
\nBurning for Benefits: Why Fire Belongs in Indiana<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Got Nature? Blog
\nRenovating Native Warm-Season Grass Stands for Wildlife: A Land Manager\u2019s Guide<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nWildlife Habitat Hint: Prescribed Fire Techniques \u2013 Backing Fire<\/a>, Video, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube channel
\nWildlife Habitat Hint: Prescribed Fire Techniques \u2013 Flanking Fire<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Video
\nWildlife Habitat Hint: Prescribed Fire Techniques \u2013 Strip Head Fire<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Video
\nWildlife Habitat Hints: Prescribed Fire Techniques \u2013 Ring Fire<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Video
\nWildlife Habitat Hints: Prescribed Fire Techniques \u2013 Point Source Fire<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Video
\nWildlife Habitat Hint: Late Growing Season Prescribed Fire<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Video
\nFNR Ask The Expert: Prescribed Fire with Jarred Brooke and Mike Saunders<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Video
\nIndiana Prescribed Fire Council<\/a><\/p>\n

Jarred Brooke<\/a>, Wildlife Extension Specialist
\nPurdue Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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