A training program has been established to meet the training requirements of the Alabama Prescribed Burning Act. In order to be certified, candidates must complete a training course sponsored or approved by the Alabama Forestry Commission and apply for certification within two years of completing the training course. This course will include discussion of fire behavior, burning methods, safety, planning, smoke screening and Alabama fire laws.

Author: John Goff

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §9-13-270, et seq.

History: New Rule: Filed April 15, 1996; effective May 20, 1996. Amended: Filed October 15, 2003; effective November 19, 2003. Amended: Filed May 19, 2015; effective June 23, 2015.