Cal Fire conducting training exercises this week at Camp Roberts
–Cal Fire will be conducting prescribed fire training exercises from Wednesday, May 22 to Friday May 24, at multiple locations on Camp Roberts. Broadcast burning of approximately 300 acres of grass will be conducted over the 3-day period by approximately 45 firefighters who are participating in this training class.
This course is designed to instruct firefighters from around the state on proper techniques for safely and effectively using fire as a tool for fighting wildfires, for range improvement, and for hazard abatement. Firefighters will gain in-depth knowledge of ignition tools, equipment, techniques and strategies, as well as how fire behavior is influenced by fuels, weather, and topography.
Prescribed burning at these locations will also provide fire prevention benefits consistent with fire plans of the participating agencies.
If conditions are not appropriate for safe burning and good smoke dispersal, burning will be postponed.
