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Controlled Burn Workshop
February 8, 2025 All day
8 Hour Land Owner Course
The 8-hour Landowner Course covers the basics of prescribed fire in Kentucky and is geared toward the private landowner interested in burning his/her property within the regulations set forth in KRS149.375 (fire ban seasons and burn windows).
In this course, participants will:
- Identify the fundamental factors that influence fire behavior.
- Identify recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools for conducting a controlled burn.
- Discuss firebreak installation and fire suppression.
- Discuss how to safely light and conduct a controlled burn.
- Identify safety issues, Watch Out situations, and LCES (lookouts, communications, escape routes, and safety zones).
- List the elements that need to be addressed in a properly written burn plan.
- Gain a basic understanding of the various laws governing controlled burning in Kentucky.
Upon completion, participants will be given a certification that allows them to:
- Participate as a volunteer crewmember with KPFC agencies (Please reach out to individual agencies as sometimes additional qualifications are required).
- Participate in KPFC offered Learn and Burns.
2025 Course offerings
More to come as dates are set!
January 25th, Marshall County, read more
January 30th, Madison County, read more
February 8th, Lincoln County, read more
May 17th, Breathitt County, read more
$75
