76-13-904. Prescribed fire manager certification program -- rulemaking.

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76-13-904 . Prescribed fire manager certification program -- rulemaking.

(1)The department may create a prescribed fire manager certification program. The program must include training on all relevant aspects of prescribed fire in the state, including but not limited to the following:

(a)applicable laws and rules;

(b)safety planning and management;

(c)weather;

(d)prescribed fire behavior, complexity analysis, and techniques;

(e)smoke management;

(f)prescribed fire burn plan requirements and standards;

(g)public relations;

(h)prescribed fire burn permitting; and

(i)contingencies.

(2)The department may adopt rules to implement the prescribed fire manager certification program, including:

(a)training requirements;

(b)certification standards;

(c)reciprocity requirements for prescribed fire certifications from other states and organizations;

(d)administration of the prescribed fire manager certification claims account; and

(e)fees.