Prescribed Fire Certification

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The Georgia Forestry Commission offers a certification program for those who practice prescribed burning. The certification program requires applicants to meet a prerequisite of having been the person in charge of five prescribed burns. Applicants may attend one of several training sessions scheduled through out the year where they will receive a comprehensive study manual and instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. The applicants must pass a written test in order to become certified prescribed burn managers.

For more information on certification contact the GFC Prescribed Fire Coordinator at 478-751-3332 or 1-800-GA-TREES.


Prescibed Burn Certification Affidavit Form

Prescribed Fire Certification:


May 8 & 9, 2012
Columbus State University
Columbus GA
Susan Henderson-Smith
706-507-8329


September 12 & 13, 2012
Rural Development Center
Tifton GA
Renae Woods
229-386-3416


November 14 & 15, 2012
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro GA
Judy Hendrix-Poole
912-478-5993


Additional information for each certification session is available on our upcoming events page.