How do farmers prevent field burning from becoming a fire hazard in the dry summer months?
In order to burn their fields, farmers must obtain a permit from the Idaho Department of Lands and/or their local fire department. These agencies are made aware of any burn activity in their area. Precautions associated with burning are required, such as: an ample supply of water and/or other fire suppression equipment must be present (generally a 1000+ gallon water truck is present, depending on the size of the field being burned), an adequate number of trained crew members on site to supervise the burn and in the case of fields near roadways, growers are required by law to provide flaggers to insure the safety of those traveling through the area.
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