Training Announcement
Community-Based Wildfire & Prescribed Fire Training
Train With Bear River PBA
The Bear River Prescribed Burn Association supports community-based wildfire resilience through hands-on fire training, prescribed burning education, and field-based learning opportunities.
Our training programs are designed for landowners, volunteers, new fire practitioners, and experienced firefighters looking to build practical skills and gain real-world prescribed fire experience.
Featured Training
S-130 Skills Days (FREE For Local PBA Members)
S-130 Skills Days is a 2-day hands-on field training designed to reinforce essential wildland firefighter skills through practical exercises and live demonstrations.
📍 Foresthill California
📅 Date: May 21-21, 2026
🕒 2-Day Field Training
Upcoming Training Opportunities
S-130 / S-190
Introduction to Wildland Firefighting and Fire Behavior.
Dates: May 21-22, 2026
S-219 Firing Operations
Blended course with live fire ignition operations training.
Dates: May 30-31. 2026
RT-130 Annual Refresher
Annual fireline safety refresher for qualified firefighters.
Dates: TBD
Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
Hands-on chainsaw safety and operational training.
Dates: TBD
Why Train With Us?
Scholarships & PPE Assistance
Limited scholarships may be available for students and new fire practitioners.
PPE loaner equipment may also be available through our equipment support program.
Interested In Training With Us?
Join upcoming courses, field trainings, and prescribed fire operations with the Bear River Prescribed Burn Association.
Register For Training📧
Bear River Prescribed Burn Association
Community-Based Prescribed Fire • Training • Wildfire Resilience