National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center

Did You Know or Do You Know….

Did you know in January 2008 there were currently 626 RXB1 burners and 2033 RXB2 burners? See what the trend is over the next five years by agency.

Current RXB1 Burners
RXB1s + 5 Years
Current RXB2 Burners
RXB2s + 5 Years

Do you know what the age span is of the participants who have attended PFTC over the past six years? See the youngest age and oldest age as it pertains to specific task books.

Participants' Age
RXB2t-RXB3t
FIRBt-RXIt-ENGBt
FEMOt

Did you know in the past seven years, PFTC crews have burned a total of 373,450 acres. Jurisdiction for those burns breaks down to 78% federal, 19% state, and 3% NGO and University.

Did you know since 1998 77% (986) of the participants come from the Western GACC Regions. 148 participants have attended from Eastern GACCs, 107 participants from Southern GACCs, and 34 international participants.

map of geographic area coordination centers regions

During the 2009 21-day sessions did you know that over 80,616 miles were driven.  Government vehicles logged 8,655 miles, while rental vehicles recorded 71,961 miles.  Total cost for rental vehicles for the 2009 sessions was $64,000.  The PFTC (Forest Service and Fish & Wildlife Service) each purchased three extended cab pick-up trucks to help defray future rental vehicle costs.
The average overtime and per diem cost per participant to their home unit for three weeks of burning in the woods was $5,000.  If the participant was from a Forest Service unit, the PFTC covered those cost during the 21-day session.  Refer to the Training Opportunities tab, Participant Announcement on the web site for agency specifics regarding costs.    

Last Updated: June 24, 2009 | Contact: Fire Management Web Team