About Us

The North Cascades Prescribed Burn Association was founded in 2024. It serves Okanogan County, Washington State.

What is a Prescribed Burn Association?

A Prescribed Burn Association is a group of landowners, fire practitioners, and interested citizens who come together in collaboration to put “good fire” back on the land through the use of prescribed burn practices. The association brings shared knowledge, equipment, and workforce to help conduct burns, reduce risk and remove barriers to burn on private lands. 

The NCPBA is a community-oriented organization committed
to educating people on all aspects of prescribed burning.

Workshops are held several times a year on understanding fuels, weather forecasting, fire behavior, current regulations, equipment use, safety, and many others.

Community members are also invited to gain practical experience on demonstration fires and are provided with all necessary training.

Mission Statement

Building rural capacity through community-supported prescribed fire to create more resilient ecosystems, restore habitats, and foster healthier, safer communities.