Prescribed Fire Preparation and Ignition Techniques
Learn about fireline location and construction, ignition patterns, and burn unit preparation for prescribed fires on private lands. Ensure safety, consider weather conditions, and follow the Rx Fire Plan for effective burning operations. Visual aids provided in the workshop materials offer insights into mitigating hazards and achieving successful controlled burns.
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Burn Unit Preparation and Ignition Patterns Prescribed Fire on Private Lands Workshop October 18&19, 2019 Ryan Bauer USDA Forest Service
Fireline Location & Construction Avoid over-slung and under-slung line Existing and natural barriers Think about contingency Mitigate Safety and Holding Hazards Snags, stovepipes, stumps, & jackpots Visually mark hazards Dog-legs, mid-slope lines, complex topography Point protection Consult the Rx Fire Plan: Element 4: Description of Prescribed Fire Area Element 9: Pre-Burn Considerations and Weather Element 16: Holding Plan Burn Unit Preparation:
Ignition Patterns Head Fire Highest intensity Lowest control
Ignition Patterns Strip head firing Varying the distance between strips controls intensity
Ignition Patterns Flank Firing Go faster
Ignition Patterns
