Working on Fire International has 20 years worth of experience in all types of Prescribed Burning.

Throughout much of the 20th century fire prevention and suppression activities intensified, which in turn reduced the occurrences of fires. This affected ecosystems in forests, grasslands and other areas. Fuel load levels, both dead and live, accumulate to unacceptable levels, increasing the risk of massive wildfires.

Through our vast network, we supply professionally trained and fully equipped crews for any kind of prescribed burn to any international location.

When doing prescribed burns in foreign countries Working on Fire International develops local capacity through training and skills transfer.

Reasons for precribed burning

• Wildfire hazard reduction
• Reduction of hazardous fuels
• Cycle nutrients
• Perpetuate fire-dependent species
• Improving wildlife and livestock habitat
• Controlling pest problems
• Site preparation for reforesting
• Manage endangered species
• Protection of infrastructure

Services Offered:

i) Prescribed Burning for Fire Prevention

• Fire Breaks
• Understory Burning (Under canopy fire management, Manual Ignition or Aerial Ignition)
• Fuel Load Reduction
• Slash Burning
• Fuel Load Risk Reduction (Burns under high voltage transmission lines, railway servitudes and oil pipeline servitudes.) Visit our Wildfire Risk Management page for addisional information.

ii) Environmental Prescribed Burning

• Moribund Grass Removal
• High Intensity Fires (control of bush encroachment)
• Point Ignition Specialists (Mosaic burns)
• Perimeter Burn Systems
• Burning of Contaminated Landscapes (Military training areas)

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