Training Requirements

Sec. 2155.005. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. (a) As a condition for continuing participation in coverage provided under Section 2155.003, a participating CIPBM shall complete a wildfire suppression course offered or sanctioned by the service that trains the CIPBM on: (1) proper coordination with this state or local fire departments in the event that a prescribed burn escapes its predetermined boundaries; and (2) proper assistance in the suppression of a naturally occurring wildfire. (b) The service shall: (1) develop the course described by Subsection (a) in compliance with the minimum standards for prescribed burn manager certification under Section 153.048, Natural Resources Code; and (2) maintain records of a participating CIPBM's completion of the course. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (H.B. 2563), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.