Indiana Prescribed Fire Opportunity Sharing Network
The Indiana Prescribed Fire Council is piloting a voluntary network that helps connect people seeking experience toward the Indiana Certified Prescribed Burn Manager (CPBM) certification with experienced prescribed fire practitioners offering opportunities. This network is: 1) voluntary, 2) not a...
The INPFC is interested in tracking prescribed fires across Indiana. The INPFC Prescribed Fire Logging Tool will help the INPFC: Track the use of prescribed fire across Indiana and over time Demonstrate a safety record of prescribed fire Support outreach,...
The Hoosier National Forest created a live ArcGIS StoryMap titled "Prescribed Fire on the Hoosier National Forest." This interactive map allows the public to view planned, in-progress, and completed prescribed burns in real time. It also describes the history of fire...
Webinars – Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium
From food webs to the role of fire in shaping ecology, the Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium has a variety of presentations and videos for us to learn from. watch webinars
Research Briefs – Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium
The Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium is an exchange for fire science information. Funded by the Joint Fire Science Program, our goal is to increase the availability and consideration of credible fire science information to those making land management...
Considerations for Prescribed Burning: Ignition Techniques – Iowa State
When initiating a prescribed fire, it is important to determine the type of ignition pattern, or combination of patterns prior to the burn. Making this determination depends on several factors: burning objectives, fuel characteristics, pre- and post-burn weather, smoke management,...
Smoke Management for Prescribed Burning: What to Consider – Iowa State
Managing smoke produced by prescribed fires has, in recent years, become a critical consideration when planning a prescribed fire event. In some situations, planning for smoke management may be more complicated than planning for the prescribed fire itself. Considerations such...
Considerations for Prescribed Burning: Timing a Prescribed Burn – Iowa State
Prescribed fire is a tool utilized under very specific and predetermined conditions to manipulate the environment and achieve a desired outcome. Fires helped to control unwanted pests, and to increase safety around the living areas by increasing the visibility. Learning...
Considerations for Prescribed Burning: Tools & Safety Gear – Iowa State
Prescribed fire is one of a suite of tools used to manage landscapes to achieve specific management goals. Safety in using prescribed fire is of utmost importance. To conduct a safe and effective prescribed fire requires not only a burn...
Developing a Prescribed Fire Burn Plan: Elements & Considerations – Iowa State
Burn plans are a critical component of any prescribed burn. The purpose of a burn plan is to provide a description of the burn area, target weather conditions, hazards that may be encountered, personnel needs and safety and contacts to...
