Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas
"Taking the WILD out of Fire"
EDUCATION AND PUBLICATIONS
Texas Department of Agriculture Prescribed Burning School
https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/Production-Agriculture/Prescribed-Burn-Program/Prescribed-Burning-Training
This publication explains the history and benefits of prescribed burning and provides guidelines and checkpoints for forming a PBA in your area.
Information and Videos From The PBAT Archives
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RULES, REGULATIONS AND LIABILITY
OTHER PUBLICATIONS AND VIDEOS
SPOTFIRES
The 40% Rule
"If we can narrow spot fire causes down to a single main weather factor, burn bosses might focus on that variable, possibly reducing the chance of spot fires." John Weir
PROBABILITY OF SPOT FIRES DURING PRESCRIBED BURNS
By John Weir
Texas Prescribed Burn Handbook
TPWD Historic and Current Role of Fire in TPBB Burn Region 1
YouTube videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-VanyPG3QI
Why Burn? Great Plains Fire Science Exchange. Benefits of Burning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvRbwK7YQbg
A Community Approach to Fire - Great Plains Fire Science Exchange. Neighbors Helping Neighbors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EZLQKcJRmE
Challenges to Using Fire - Great Plains Fire Science Exchange. Public Concerns Over Fire and Smoke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6H4QEiIsLY
John Weir - OK State Univ. Fire Equipment Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66A5-bqc6IE
