Who Prepares and Approves a Prescribed Burn Unit Plan?
The Prescribed Burn Unit Plan is usually prepared by the Burn Boss who will be conducting the burn, but may be prepared by others, such as a Fire Planner or contractor. In-depth familiarity with the fire unit and information and standards presented in this manual are essential to successfully completing the Prescribed Burn Unit Plan. All Prescribed Burn Unit Plans must be signed and dated by the preparer and by the Burn Boss before the burn is conducted. The signature of the Burn Boss signifies his/her approval and agreement to abide by its content in conducting the burn. Final approval for the Prescribed Burn Unit Plan is given by the designated Fire Manager for the site. Those approving the plan are responsible for its content. The person who authors a Prescribed Burn Unit Plan cannot be the sole person to review it. If the Fire Manager is the author of the plan, it must receive a technical review by an RxB2 familiar in the fuel type. The Technical Reviewer does not have to be a Cons
