Leaders in Prescribed Fire

Four people work on a prescribed fire.

Leaders in Prescribed Fire

Charlie Brown poses with a sign about habitat restoration.

Burn Boss Charles Brown

Charlie answers questions about being a successful leader in the prescribed fire program.
Miranda on a prescribed fire.

Burn Boss Miranda Cunningham

Miranda answers questions about using prescribed fire in busy south Florida.
Daryl poses with longleaf pines and wiregrass in the background.

Burn Boss Daryl Hatfield

Daryl shares the story of the complexities of use prescribed fire at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola.

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Andy rides his horse.

Burn Boss Joel (Andy) Noland

Andy answers questions about prescribed fire and reveals some of his key mentors and what he learned from them.
A lady with fire gear on stands infront of land that has just been burned.

Burn Boss Ashley Orlando

Ashley shares insights into how to ensure that burners are well-trained and competent.
Maulik poses at Collier-Seminole State Park.

Burn Boss Maulik Patel

Maulik answers questions about prescribed fire, including when you might decide to NOT burn on a particular day.

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Kevin Patton.

Burn Boss Kevin Patton

Kevin answers questions about using prescribed fire since his career began in 1986.
Scott Spaulding poses with his pet duck.

Burn Boss Scott Spaulding

Scott shares insight into his most difficult prescribed fire and what he did to ensure its success.
Jason Vickery.

Burn Boss Jason Vickery

Jason answers questions about using prescribed fire to restore natural ecosystems.

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