Staffing Requirements

Staffing requirements for roadside burns vary with the conditions at each site; the recommended size of the crew depends on the size and complexity of the burn. As a general rule, two to four qualified people can safely execute most roadside burns. Burning alone or conducting an understaffed burn is not advised. Coordination with other agencies may be necessary if internal staffing is inadequate. Possible collaborators include secondary road maintenance crews, county conservation boards, local fire departments, and other county IRVM programs.