Get Certified in 2025!
The Association for Fire Ecology developed a Wildland Fire Professional Certification program to further promote ecologically-based science and management in wildland fire and fuels through accredited professionals. We have multiple certifications to fit diverse career stages and focal areas. To meet current and future challenges of workforce development, analysis, and sound decision-making, AFE has also developed a process for recognizing academic programs which prepare future fire professionals. Our overarching goal is to support fire ecology and ecologically-based fire management while advancing fire science and its application.
Applications for Professional Certification and Academic Program Certification are due September 1, 2025
The application cost is $72 to $180 with 30% student discounts available.
Professional Certifications
AFE offers a total of 11 certifications: 3 initial certifications, 4 certifications in a management pathway, and 4 certifications in a science pathway.
Initial Certifications
Wildland Fire Technician
Wildland Fire Practitioner
Wildland Fuels Technician
Management Pathway
Wildland Fire Manager
Senior Wildland Fire Manager
Wildland Fuels Manager
Senior Wildland Fuels Manager
Science Pathway
Wildland Fire Ecologist
Senior Wildland Fire Ecologist
Wildland Fuels Scientist
Senior Wildland Fuels Scientist
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