Introducing the VR Smoke School YouTube Channel

We’re excited to announce the launch of the VR Smoke School YouTube channel—a new resource designed to help individuals and organizations better understand EPA Method 9 certification and improve visible emissions observation accuracy.

For decades, smoke school training has been limited to in-person events with fixed schedules, variable conditions and limited opportunities to prepare. Our goal with this channel is to change that.

Practical Guidance You Can Use

The VR Smoke School YouTube channel focuses on clear, real-world instruction that helps observers:

• Understand how EPA Method 9 certification works
• Improve their ability to accurately determine opacity
• Avoid common mistakes that lead to failed tests
• Gain confidence before certification or field observations

Whether you are preparing for your first certification or renewing your credentials, the content is designed to be practical, straightforward and immediately useful.

Built on Real Experience

Our team brings over 45 years of smoke school training experience, having overseen thousands of in-person smoke schools and hundreds of thousands of EPA Method 9 certifications. We also co-authored ALT-152 with the U.S. EPA—the method that expands certification options to include virtual reality.

If you want to understand how the program works, visit our VR Smoke School process page for a step-by-step breakdown.

That experience is now being shared through short, focused videos that reflect how Method 9 is actually applied in the field.

Subscribe and Stay Updated

We’ll continue adding new content, including training tips, state-specific guidance and insights to help you succeed with EPA Method 9.

Subscribe to the channel to stay up to date: VR Smoke School YouTube Channel.

If EPA Method 9 certification is part of your job, this is a resource built for you.