1. The Pocosin “Tale of Two Burns”

2. Pocosin Burn in District 8
Green Swamp

3. February 11, 2009
427 Acres

5. Weather Observations 2/11/2009 (1200 hrs)
Temp: 71
RH: 59%
SSW 13-Gust 22
Fine Fuel Moisture: 6
Transport Winds: SW
KBDI: 174
ERC: 38
Fuel Types 4,6 and 7
ESP: 175
Days Since Rain: Feb. 3-4, 2009, total .20”

9. Simmons Road Burnout Clip

10. Weather Observations 7/03/2011
Temp: 95
RH: 40%
SSW 7
Fine Fuel Moisture: 5
Transport Winds: SW
KBDI: 546
ERC: 52
Fuel Types 4,6 and 7
Days Since Rain: June 21, 2011 total .70”

11. Items of Importance Contingency Planning Adequate Resources
Ignition Plan with Adjustments
What is your Current/Predicted Fire Danger?
Are burning conditions acceptable?
Is the level of Risk acceptable ?
What is your ESP?