Priority will be given to employees participating on prescribed burns in their home district. Same as above. Using the most common predicting tools and software, students will learn to predict fire behavior and fire characteristics on large, complex, and log duration fires. Examples and exercises in the course are split between wildfire and prescribed fire applications. This course provides participants with an understanding of the role of fire in California's diverse ecosystems.
Special emphasis is placed on the effect of fire on plant communities, soil, and wildlife.
Priority for enrollment of DPR employees will be for members of the Statewide Prescribed Fire Management Team, and those with responsibilities for prescribed fire planning, fire effects monitoring, and wildfire response. Job-required for members of the DPR statewide prescribed fire management team. Job-related training for employees selected by district superintendents based on need. Priority will be given to employees participating on prescribed burns in their home district. Same as above.