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RX-300, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (ILT)

Course Description

RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to prepare, critically evaluate, and implement a prescribed fire plan in accordance with the NWCG Standards for Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation, PMS 484.

Units 1 through 12 focus on prescribed fire planning, and units 13 through 19 focus on prescribed fire implementation. Students must pass the implementation assessment and the final presentation to obtain a certificate.

Course Objectives

Critically review prescribed fire plans and identify the necessary information for prescribed fire implementation.

Prerequisite Qualifications

<p>Qualified as a Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB) and Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4).</p>

Prerequisite Training

S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations.

Alternate Delivery Mode

Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be qualified as Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2).
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be qualified as Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2).
Business Steward
Fuels Management Committee FMC
Course Level
Area, State, Regional
Format
Instructor Led
Course Number
RX-300
Other Training Which Supports
FBAN Fire Behavior Analyst, RXB2 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Course Title
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (ILT)
Pre-course Work (PCW) Hours
16-20

Special Delivery Considerations

RX-300 is available as instructor-led training.

The delivery instruction videos are a tool for course coordinators and instructors to help maintain a consistent method of delivery.

Summary of Recent Changes

https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/pluginfile.php/324511/course…

Development History

Replaced by RX-301 and RX-341 in 2007, reinstated in 2023; reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Papers #90 & #142.

Version Date

2023

Previous Certification Dates

RX-341 2009-5
RX-301 2009-5

NWCG Latest Announcements

New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

New Glossary Term for Review

Date:  April 15, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on a new glossary term: Resource Protection Measure (RPM).

The proposed definition is: Practical guidance provided for incident personnel in a manner in which incident objectives can be achieved while reducing impacts to identified resources across the landscape. RPMs are informed by, but not restricted to, Minimum Impact Strategies and Tactics (MIST).

Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate through the following form: Request Feedback The comment period will close May 10, 2026.

Thank you for your engagement in the NWCG glossary process – your participation is key to our success.

References:

Glossary Request Feedback

Quarter Three Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  April 1, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

WFSTAR 2026 Core Components Module Package and 2025 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date:  March 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Joe Schindel

The 2026 Core Components Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2025 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2026 Core Components Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2026 Core Components Module Package

2025 Fire Year in Review Module