Does anyone have to be on site while the sugarcane or field trash is burning?
Yes, the Law states that a prescribed burn can be conducted only when at least one certified prescribed burn manager is present on site from ignition until the burn is complete and declared safe. Q: What is considered as “being on site during a burn”? A: When the CPBM has visual contact with the burning field from ignition until the burn is complete and declared safe. Q: Is night burning allowed in a prescribed burn? A: Only under special circumstances and with utmost caution as to the current night weather and possible obstruction of roadways and highways from resulting smoke and ash. Q: Who administers and grades the test? A: LDAF will administer the test (70% passing) and a letter of certification will be mailed after the test has been graded. The test is an open book test consisting of simple multiple choice questions that demonstrate your understanding of the material presented in the training. Q: If I fail the test, then what? A: Make-up training and testing will be made availabl
