Training Announcement
Community-Based Wildfire & Prescribed Fire Training
Train With The Auburn Ravine PBA
The Auburn Ravine Prescribed Burn Association continues to support community-based wildfire resilience through hands-on fire training, live fire experience, and prescribed burning education.
Our training opportunities are designed for landowners, volunteers, new fire practitioners, and experienced firefighters looking to expand their knowledge and qualifications in wildland and prescribed fire operations.
Featured Course
NWCG S-130 Firefighter Type 2 Skills Days (FREE FOR PBA MEMBERSHIP)
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. Participants will complete fire shelter deployment, hand tool use, hose lays, line construction, firing device familiarization, and other core firefighter tasks required for NWCG Firefighter Type 2 training.
📍 Foresthill, California
📅 Date: May 21-22, 2026
🕒 2-Day Course
Upcoming Training Opportunities
S-130 / S-190
Introduction to Wildland Firefighting and Fire Behavior.
Dates: 05-21 & 22, 2026
S-219 Firing Operations
Blended course with live fire ignition operations training.
Dates: 05-30 & 31, 2026
Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
Hands-on chainsaw safety and operational training for landowners and practitioners.
Dates: TBD
Work Capacity Test
Pack test opportunities for qualified fire personnel.
Dates: TBD
Why Train With Us?
Scholarships & PPE Assistance
Limited training scholarships may be available for eligible students and new fire practitioners.
PPE loaner equipment may also be available through our equipment support program made possible through support from the California Fire Foundation and PG&E.
Interested In Training With Us?
Join upcoming courses, field trainings, and prescribed fire events with the Auburn Ravine Prescribed Burn Association.
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Auburn Ravine Prescribed Burn Association
Community-Based Prescribed Fire • Training • Wildfire Resilience