Performing a Test Burn - Rose Hill, NC  (Part 1)
Channel: eFIRE PrescribedBurn
Date: 01/06/2015

Test fires are conducted in order to make sure fire and smoke are behaving according to the prediction. Smoke behavior is monitored to ensure it is moving away from identified smoke sensitive areas. If the fire and smoke behaves as expected, the burn can continue. Changes in weather must be monitored to ensure that the fire continues to behave as predicted. If undesirable weather conditions develop, the fire must be extinguished in order to ensure safety.
 Contractors often do not wear the same personal protection equipment (PPE) that is required for federal and state agencies. Minimizing the amount of tools and PPE can be risky if unexpected situations arise, but can keep the cost to private landowners low.

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