Prescribed Fire Checklist
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- Publication
- Date of Publication
- April 8, 2022
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Overview
Performing a prescribed fire is a serious undertaking, and a burn plan is key to the safest and easiest way to accomplish a prescribed burn. Leading up to the day of the prescribed fire, a checklist should be thoroughly reviewed and assessed to determine critical elements such as:
- The weather conditions during which the burn will be conducted
- The number of personnel and their duties
- The type, amount, and placement of equipment needed to safely conduct the burn
This factsheet contains a checklist of recommendations to review prior to carrying out a prescribed fire. (2 Pages)
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