Training

Get involved with prescribed fires by exploring various opportunities to become certified and more.

The Indiana Prescribed Burn Act, which was signed into law in 2025, authorizes the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry to administer a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager program.

Completed CPBM applications materials can be email or mailed to the Indiana DNR Fire Headquarters (see right),

Individuals wishing to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager (CPBM) should review and complete the documents below.

DNRfire@dnr.in.gov
DNR Fire Headquarters
6220 Forest Road
Martinsville, IN 46151

Indiana DNR Fire Program

The Indiana CPBM Training Standards includes online and in person training as well as prescribed fire experience. The required training and experience is listed below:

· S-130 Firefighter Training

· S-190 Introduction to Wildlife Fire Behavior

· L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline

· IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

Online Courses can be completed by following the instructions listed on the DNR Fire HQ Wildland Firefighter Online Training website.

· S-130 Field Day (no pack test required)

· Indiana DNR Prescribed Fire for Managers

Details about in person trainings (dates, times, locations) can be found on the DNR Fire HQ Training Website.

· Participate in 5 prescribed burns in the two major fuel model groups that best represent most fuels in Indiana (grass and hardwood timber litter) — At least 3 burns shall be in the hardwood timber litter fuel model

· Serve as an Apprentice Burn Manager on 2 of the 5 prescribed burns, 1 from each of the two major fuel model groups in Indiana

· Complete the Prescribed Fire Experience Log

· Complete the Indiana Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Task Book with certification from an CPBM, RXB1, or RXB2

· Must have a burn plan for each burn in which the applicant was the Apprentice Burn Manager

You will find these resources available below along with more information about the Indiana DNR Certified Prescribed Burn Manager:

Online Prescribed Fire Training

Course

Prescribed Fire Training – University of Florida Extension

This course is designed to provide individuals with knowledge and resources to better accomplish their land management goals and to cultivate fire-educated communities.

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Course

Introduction to Prescribed Fire – Oklahoma State Extension

Interested in learning how to conduct a safe and effective prescribed burn? Enroll in the OSU Extension Introduction to Prescribed Fire online course to learn best practices for conducting a safe and effective burn. The course features interactive learning activities and custom videos.

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Training

IN DNR Certified Prescribed Burn Manager

Indiana DNR Fire Headquarters Trainings

Learn-N-Burns Prescribed Fire Workshop

Online Prescribed Fire Training

Courses

Prescribed Fire Training – University of Florida Extension

Introduction to Prescribed Fire – Oklahoma State Extension

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