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.