Southeast Prescribed Fire Update

October 16, 2023

Tree Felling Size-Ups

There are many reasons that a tree may need to be felled to support prescribed fire operations. Snags, or standing dead trees, are relatively flammable and can cast embers across your control lines once they are ignited. Some trees, including green ones, have the potential to act as ladder fuels, carrying surface fire into the… 

September 27, 2023

Smoke Management: Planning Resources

By: Elliot Nauert A recent video by the Southern Fire Exchange describes the public health concerns of smoke, reminding us why it is important to take smoke management seriously. In an earlier post, we shared some training resources to build the foundations of smoke management knowledge. That knowledge is first applied to prescribed burning during… 

February 16, 2023

Drip Torches, Deconstructed

Written By: Kayci Willis The Drip Torch While there are a number of more technologically advanced ignition methods with drones, ATV attachments, and helicopters, the wildland fire industry’s tried and true method of ignition remains the handheld drip torch. A drip torch is a tool that can be used to purposefully ignite fires by dripping…