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TITLE 4 - AGRICULTURE
PART 13 - PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD
CHAPTER 230 - LEAD BURN INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER 230.1.html - null
SECTION/RULE §230.1 - Lead Burn Instructor Eligibility
Chapter Review Date 03/17/2023

(a) A lead burn instructor must conduct an approved CFT course, but may utilize assistance from a training cadre, as the lead burn instructor deems appropriate.(b) In order to be eligible to conduct a CFT course, a lead burn instructor must have:(1) a minimum of fifty days' experience conducting prescribed burns;(2) a minimum of twenty-five days' experience conducting prescribed burns as a burn boss or the individual solely responsible for the prescribed burn;(3) taken or taught a Board approved certified and insured prescribed burn manger course or be qualified as a NWCG Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) or higher; and(4) made at least 10 presentations of technical information to groups in a formal setting.(c) Lead burn instructors must be approved by the Board.

Source Note: The provisions of this §230.1 adopted to be effective September 24, 2018, 43 TexReg 6242; amended to be effective May 25, 2023, 48 TexReg 2570.

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