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Building capacity and integrating training, education and experience: the Fire Learning Network's Prescribed Burn Training Exchanges

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dc.contributor.authorSpencer, Andrew G., author
dc.contributor.authorSchultz, Courtney, advisor
dc.contributor.authorHoffman, Chad, committee member
dc.contributor.authorKaiser, Leann, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2007-01-03T06:42:50Z
dc.date.available2007-01-03T06:42:50Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractPrescribed fire is an important tool for forest and rangeland management, but there are barriers to its use, including a lack of qualified personnel with the necessary ecological knowledge and operational expertise. In order to implement prescribed fire across landscapes containing a variety of ownerships, these personnel should be from both federal agencies and non-federal organizations. Further, fire science educators have suggested that in order to prepare the next generation of fire professionals, three components--training, education, and experience--must be integrated in a professional development triangle. However, recognized needs for professional development and increased use of fire are not being met. The Prescribed Burn Training Exchange model from the Fire Learning Network incorporates the three components of the professional development triangle while fostering collaboration between nongovernmental organizations, private contractors, landowners, and government agencies. This study evaluated the training model and assessed outcomes using surveys, interviews, focus groups, and participant observation. I found that the participants are very satisfied with the flexible model across disparate training needs and experience levels. The results suggest that the training model is a valuable addition to prescribed fire education opportunities, can be implemented by other organizations, and therefore can serve to increase the capacity for fire management.
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dc.identifierSpencer_colostate_0053N_12406.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10217/84145
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relation.ispartof2000-2019
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dc.subjectfire science
dc.subjectforestry
dc.subjectoccupational training
dc.subjectprescribed fire
dc.subjectworkforce capacity
dc.titleBuilding capacity and integrating training, education and experience: the Fire Learning Network's Prescribed Burn Training Exchanges
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thesis.degree.disciplineForest and Rangeland Stewardship
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M.S.)

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