The 2023 Southern Blue Ridge Prescribed Fire Training Exchange will take place October 30 - November 10, 2023. We plan to host 60-80 firefighters from around the world. We are currently contacting anyone who applied and was accepted to the 2021 SBR TREX, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once we offer open places to previously accepted applicants, we will consider opening applications for remaining spots.

 

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

 

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://www.conservationgateway.org/ConservationPractices/FireLandscapes/HabitatProtectionandRestoration/Training/TrainingExchanges/Pages/fire-training-exchanges.aspx

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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 2023, please contact Jen Bunty, jen@cafms.org. 

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