Introduction to Prescribed Fire

This a self-paced online training course that will prepare you to conduct a safe and effective prescribed burn. You will learn why fire is a crucial part of a healthy ecosystem and to create a fire plan to meet your land management goals.  The course features interactive learning activities and custom videos.

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• First-time users will need to respond to a confirmation email from Canvas Catalog.  
• Use the Outreach Login option to log in, unless you have OKey credentials.
• Contact the OSU IT Helpdesk if you need assistance.

Time Requirements

• 8 hours total.
• The course is divided into 9 modules which can be completed at your own pace.
• Each module will take about 30-60 minutes to complete.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain why fire is a crucial part of a healthy ecosystem.
• Identify key considerations for creating a fire plan.
• Recognize safe practices for conducting a prescribed burn, including equipment, firebreaks and smoke management.
• Describe the best practices for meeting the land management objectives using prescribed fire, including ignition and season of burn. 

Teaching Method

This is a self-paced, course.  You will watch videos, engage in activities and take quizzes.  

Outline

• Introduction to Prescribed Fire
• Prescribed Fire Law and Liability
• Fire Prescriptions
• Fire Effects
• Firebreaks
• Ignition
• Smoke Management
• Burn Seasons
• Fire Equipment

Completing the Course

• To complete the course, you must access all pages and earn an assessment of 80%.
• Once you have completed the course, you will be granted a certificate of completion.