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<blockquote data-quote="Popcorn" data-source="post: 5066253" data-attributes="member: 20151"><p>Control, control, control.</p><p>Wide fire breaks either disked raked or mowed short then raked, access all around planned burn, tools (leaf rakes, dirt shovels, **back pack blower and chain saw**) 25 gallon sprayer in back of UTV is worth a lot. Burning is easy, maintaining control can get tricky. </p><p></p><p>Wind is everything! Fire will run with the wind if given a chance so it is far safer to back a fire in against the wind,</p><p>Humidity is a major factor plan to burn high risk areas late in the day when the wind is down and the humidity is rising. this will slow the fire and provide more control.</p><p></p><p>Fire will run up hill and crawl down hill, starting points should be considered based on available manpower and point of termination. Also know that wind swirls in the hollows and can reverse thru a saddle (aka squirrelly winds) A NW wind blowing against a west facing slope can turn south below the ridge. A 3 to 8 mph wind can be helpful, higher than that increases danger and risk. I do not burn when winds get above 15. Unexpected gusts up to 20 is why we stopped igniting new ground this past week and manned the fires till 1:30 AM</p><p></p><p>Many escaped fires are caused by hot embers blowing into a new fuel source from an unseen or neglected source. Never ignite more area than you have the manpower and equipment to handle.</p><p>Always call your burn plan in to local dispatch and keep their number handy in case the fire gets out of control.</p><p></p><p>You WILL encounter smoke and walk in hot coals or even flames at times so consider your personal needs for safety.</p><p></p><p>Dont forget the drinking water.</p><p></p><p>Training is a great idea, having an off duty fireman help man the fire line can be priceless!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Popcorn, post: 5066253, member: 20151"] Control, control, control. Wide fire breaks either disked raked or mowed short then raked, access all around planned burn, tools (leaf rakes, dirt shovels, **back pack blower and chain saw**) 25 gallon sprayer in back of UTV is worth a lot. Burning is easy, maintaining control can get tricky. Wind is everything! Fire will run with the wind if given a chance so it is far safer to back a fire in against the wind, Humidity is a major factor plan to burn high risk areas late in the day when the wind is down and the humidity is rising. this will slow the fire and provide more control. Fire will run up hill and crawl down hill, starting points should be considered based on available manpower and point of termination. Also know that wind swirls in the hollows and can reverse thru a saddle (aka squirrelly winds) A NW wind blowing against a west facing slope can turn south below the ridge. A 3 to 8 mph wind can be helpful, higher than that increases danger and risk. I do not burn when winds get above 15. Unexpected gusts up to 20 is why we stopped igniting new ground this past week and manned the fires till 1:30 AM Many escaped fires are caused by hot embers blowing into a new fuel source from an unseen or neglected source. Never ignite more area than you have the manpower and equipment to handle. Always call your burn plan in to local dispatch and keep their number handy in case the fire gets out of control. You WILL encounter smoke and walk in hot coals or even flames at times so consider your personal needs for safety. Dont forget the drinking water. Training is a great idea, having an off duty fireman help man the fire line can be priceless! [/QUOTE]
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