The 2025 Southern Blue Ridge Prescribed Fire Training Exchange will take place November 3 -16, 2025. We plan to host 60-80 firefighters from around the world. 

 

For a full description and details, please read this introduction, the About section on this site, and the TREX Application Packet. 

 

The cost to participate is $400 to cover the cost of food and lodging, due upon selection and acceptance to the TREX program.

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For more information on TREX programs, go to: ​https://firenetworks.org/trex/?/

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Please note, each participant and their employer are responsible for all paid and/or vacation time, including overtime, accrued during TREX. It is the responsibility of participants to inform supervisors of the training schedule, hours (approx. 10-12 hours/day), costs to participate in TREX and make any logistical and administrative arrangements regarding pay prior to arrival. 

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If you have any questions about applying or acceptance to SBR TREX 2025, please contact Lindsey Hosier: lindsey@cafms.org

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