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Certified Burn Manager

The Oregon Department of Forestry's Certified Burn Manager (CBM) program provides formal training and certification of individuals in the safe and effective use of prescribed fire within the state of Oregon. This program provides limited civil liability protection when certified individuals follow program criteria. The CBM program is for: private individuals, landowners, contractors, firefighters, students, and anyone interested in conducting prescribed burns.

Oregon State University Extension is a service provider of the CBM program and offers 24-hours of classroom instruction. This course is one of the requirements for certification. Some previous fire experience required.

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The Oregon CBM program has two certifications, one for pile burning and one for both pile and broadcast/understory burning.The CBM certification lasts for five years, with no costs for recertification. Those seeking historical recognition of CBM certification from another state or leadership of burns without CBM can: document prior experience and pass the CBM final exam or document existing certification such as a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualified Type 2 Burn Boss (RXB2).

Certified Burn Manager Program
Oct 29 - Nov 1

Certified Burn Manager Course

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sisters, OR

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