Workshop Overview

November 3–4, 2026 | Redwing Ranch, Gardner, CO

This complete CCBB course curriculum is designed as a foundation to enable students to receive basic introductory training in the planning, design and implementation of low complexity “pile” burning projects and an understanding of project complexity.

Upon completion of this entire online and in-person course, students will demonstrate, through exercises and a final exam, an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective low complexity Certified Burner “B” and/or Burn Boss Type 3. Once successfully completed, the student will be able to apply to join the Colorado Certified Burner Program as a Certified Burner Level “B” (CCBB).

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Part 1: Prerequisite

To take the 2-Day Certified Burner/ Burn Boss 3 course, participants must have a record of taking S130/190 

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Take the Online Pre-Course (Students who have taken S-130/190 may opt out of Part 1.)

This online Pre-Course is designed to give students that have no experience or training in Wildland Fire the foundation of wildland fire terms, basic fire behavior and environmental conditions, wildland fire safety and fuels characteristics. The online class takes approximately 4–6 hours to complete. There will be an exam that must be passed before continuing onto the in-person course. This pre-course is 100% online through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Any student who has not already taken S-130/190 student will need to register for a Wildland Fire Leadership Portal account with a valid email address that we will also use for all course communication. Once registered, below, the instructors will add any students who haven't completed S-130/190 to the online pre-course.

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Part 2: The In-Person Field Course (Nov 2-4)

This two-day class is in-person and can only be taken once the Pre-Course is passed successfully or the student can prove they have taken the S-130/190 Course.

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Who This Is For

For Private Individuals & Landowners: As a private individual, the course is purely optional. However, because the State of Colorado provides limited liability coverage for fully qualified Certified Burners, any landowner or private entity desiring this type of coverage is required by statute to successfully pass this course and complete three separate training/certification burn projects. This qualification will also enable the Certified Burner to apply for the State of Colorado Claims Cash Fund created by Senate Bill SB25-007.

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For Public Agency Employees: The course is not required nor is it an NWCG sanctioned course. The course is designed to provide introductory training for employees seeking task book certification by their home agency as a Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3) and potential advancement to NWCG sanctioned prescribed fire positions.

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What’s Included

• All meals from Monday dinner through Wednesday lunch

• Optional 2 nights of lodging or camping at Redwing Ranch (shared accommodations)

• All workshop materials and printouts

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What to Bring

• Comfortable Indoor Clothing & Warm Layers: The course is hosted indoors, but November weather in Gardner is chilly!

•  Notebook, pens/pencils, and a laptop/tablet.

• Camping Gear (if applicable): Cold-weather rated tent, sleeping bag, pad, and headlamp.

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Details

• Dates: Nov 02, 2026, 4:30 PM – Nov 04, 2026, 5:00 PM

• Location: Redwing Ranch, Gardner, CO

• Pricing: Tiered ticket options available

Extra Lodging & Travel Flexibility:

If you are traveling from out of town and would like to arrive early on Sunday evening (November 1) or stay through Wednesday night / Thursday morning (November 5), we are happy to accommodate you!

• Extra Night Fee: $25 / night (for camping) or $53/night (for ranch house lodging)

• How to Reserve: Please email us at info@redwingranch.farm after completing your registration with your requested extra dates, and we will get your stay reserved.

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Questions?

Email us at: info@redwingranch.farm

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