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Dave Carr, president of the Nebraska Prescribed Fire Safety Council, said most folks do not have the specialized equipment and expertise necessary to utilize a small number of people at a prescribed burn.
The following is a sound recommendation:
For relatively flat grassland burns up to 160 acres, hard or soft boundaries:
* 1 experienced burn boss
* 2-4 fire trucks (200 gal. each) staffed with at least 2 people in each.
* 2 igniters (one for each flank, minimum)
* 2-4 ATVs with high output 25-gallon sprayers and one person on each.
* 1 lookout/weather monitor.
* Total crew size (minimum): 9 (If boss serves as lookout/weather monitor).
"Through thoughtful planning, a burn manager can fully detail what it will take to burn a particular unit and can identify the appropriate number of personnel needed as well as appropriate weather conditions, burn breaks and equipment needs," Carr said.
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