ABOUT THE PBA
Together, we burn. Together, we prepare.
The Shake Ridge Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) is a community-led group bringing good fire back to the land in Amador County. Built on a barn-raising model, we unite neighbors, landowners, and trained practitioners to safely plan and implement prescribed burns.
Our goal is to reduce wildfire risk, restore healthy landscapes, and build local capacity through hands-on training and real-world experience. Working alongside California Certified Burn Bosses, we ensure burns are conducted safely, legally, and to high standards.
We believe the best solutions are local and community-driven.
Richard Carvalho
PBA Coordinator
Richard Carvalho coordinates the Shake Ridge PBA, CARX Burn Boss with 30+ years experience, training practitioners, supporting landowners, reducing wildfire risk.
Vacant
Advisory Board Member
Support the mission of the PBA by providing guidance, local insight, and community connections. Members help shape programs, strengthen partnerships, and advance prescribed fire efforts. Commitment: Attend quarterly meetings, participate in occasional events or burns, and contribute expertise or outreach support (approx. 2–4 hours per month).
Vacant
Advisory Board Member
Support the mission of the PBA by providing guidance, local insight, and community connections. Members help shape programs, strengthen partnerships, and advance prescribed fire efforts. Commitment: Attend quarterly meetings, participate in occasional events or burns, and contribute expertise or outreach support (approx. 2–4 hours per month).
Vacant
Advisory Board Member
Support the mission of the PBA by providing guidance, local insight, and community connections. Members help shape programs, strengthen partnerships, and advance prescribed fire efforts. Commitment: Attend quarterly meetings, participate in occasional events or burns, and contribute expertise or outreach support (approx. 2–4 hours per month).
Vacant
Advisory Board Member
Support the mission of the PBA by providing guidance, local insight, and community connections. Members help shape programs, strengthen partnerships, and advance prescribed fire efforts. Commitment: Attend quarterly meetings, participate in occasional events or burns, and contribute expertise or outreach support (approx. 2–4 hours per month).
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
BRING GOOD FIRE BACK TO YOUR PROPERTY
Burn Plan Development
We help design site-specific burn plans including objectives, firing strategies, contingencies, and safety measures.
Permitting & Compliance
Guidance through air quality permits, notifications, and state requirements to ensure burns are legal and defensible.
On-Site Technical Oversight
Support from experienced practitioners and California Certified Burn Bosses (CARX) to lead or advise during operations.
Fuels & Site Preparation Planning
Recommendations for control lines, fuel treatments, staging areas, and equipment needs to set burns up for success.
OUR PROJECTS
UPCOMING BURN NOTICES
UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS
FINANCIAL SPONSORS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Our financial sponsors help the Shake Ridge Prescribed Burn Association provide training, equipment, and support for landowners—advancing safe prescribed burning, forest health, and wildfire resilience in Norhtern Amador County.
The Shake Ridge Prescribed Burn Association (TRPBA) is fiscally sponsored by the Healthy Forest Alliance Foundation 501(c)(3), as part of the More Good Fire Program.
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