Nevada County RCD offers a free prescribed fire education program to the community. We provide a variety of courses and hands-on workshops on the basics of prescribed burning. The idea is that you can learn to burn legally, safely, responsibly in a way that is improves fire safety and restores ecosystems.

A.  ABOUT PRESCRIBED BURNING  

• Prescribed Fire 101
• Introduction to Prescribed Fire, Field Trip
• Overview of Prescribed Fire

B.  BEFORE YOU BURN 

• Prepare to Burn

C.  CONDUCTING A BURN

• Conduct a Burn Workshop

D.  DESIGNING A BURN PLAN

• Introduction to Burn Plans

E.  EQUIPMENT

• Tools of the Trade

F.  FIRE ECOLOGY, FUELS AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

• Fire Ecology Workshop

G. GETTING DESIRED RESULTS 

• Getting Desired Results Workshop