Good Fire.
Healthy Land.
We provide education, training, equipment and cooperative support for the safe and responsible use of prescribed fire across Crawford, Dent and Phelps counties.
Education and Training
Building knowledge and skills for safe, effective use of fire.
Cooperative Support
Working together to plan, prepare and carry out a successful burn.
Healthy Ecosystems
Restoring native habitats, reducing fuels and supporting wildlife.
UMPBA is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. Our mission is to encourage the responsible use and reintroduction of fire as an environmental management tool — to foster native flora and fauna, create habitat for native species, and support healthy ecosystems across Crawford, Dent, and Phelps counties.
About UMPBA
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Be Part of the Fire Community
Whether you’re a landowner, volunteer or partner organization, there’s a place for you in our mission.
Become a member, renew your membership or Volunteer to support a burn
Submit Your Burn Plan
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