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Carrying out a prescribed burn is one of the most hands-on and rewarding parts of land management—but it also requires careful preparation and attention to safety. This course is for landowners and practitioners who are ready to take the next step and conduct a burn themselves or as part of a crew. In these lessons, you'll learn how to prepare your site in the days and weeks before ignition, explore common ignition patterns and when to use them, and understand key safety practices to keep yourself and others protected during a burn. Built with insight from seasoned fire professionals, this course will help you build the knowledge and confidence to put fire on the ground safely and effectively.

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