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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Information and Videos From The PBAT Archives

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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   

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PROBABILITY OF SPOT FIRES DURING PRESCRIBED BURNS

By John Weir

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READ ARTICLE

A History of Fire in Texas
How Did We Lose Our Fire Culture in West Texas? article by Butch Taylor
The Prescribed Fire Safety Manual by Butch Taylor is one of many educational materials provided by the Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas.
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Pdf versions:  open to read/download/print

Texas Prescribed Burn Handbook

TPWD Historic and Current Role of Fire in TPBB Burn Region 1

Fire Behavior

Weather and Prescribed Fire

Fuels and Fuel Moisture

Prescribed Burn Preparation and Execution

Smoke Management

Vegetation Response to Fire

YouTube videos

A Land in Balance 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-VanyPG3QI

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Why Burn?  Great Plains Fire Science Exchange.  Benefits of Burning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvRbwK7YQbg

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A Community Approach to Fire - Great Plains Fire Science Exchange.  Neighbors Helping Neighbors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EZLQKcJRmE

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Challenges to Using Fire - Great Plains Fire Science Exchange.  Public Concerns Over Fire and Smoke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6H4QEiIsLY

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John Weir - OK State Univ.  Fire Equipment Intro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66A5-bqc6IE

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Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas