Short Term (0-2 years)
Increase the number of prescribed fire councils to assist public and private burners, and provide a communication and coordination network among burners statewide. Supplemental Information: Prescribed fire councils have been successful in supporting and actively resolving issues in states like getting burner certification programs started, liability legislation for certified burners, and training. To date, the New Hampshire Prescribed Fire Council, which consists of 13 partners, has been successful in establishing State-wide prescribed fire qualification and training standards as well as a standardized template for prescribed burn plans. Ideally a prescribed fire council would be identified for each state in the Region. Depending on need, a council could be formed for more than one state.