20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wildland fire module detail member sets grass, sticks, and leaves ablaze during a prescribed burn at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 29, 2015. The Poinsett regional wildland fire team is the first regional wildland fire team created in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

Two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wildland fire module detail members monitor prescribed burns at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. The Poinsett regional wildland fire team and the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management flight teamed up with 20th CES firefighters and the USFWS wildland fire module detail to orchestrate prescribed burns to enhance timber and wildlife habitats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released) orchestrates

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20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A pinecone smokes after being on fire during prescribed burning at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. Between the last two years, the natural resources team orchestrated prescribed burns on 2,557 acres of wildland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

Ronald June, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron chief of natural and cultural resources, observes U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees conduct a prescribed burn at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. Due to certification requirements, the 20th CES partners with several government organizations to accomplish the wildlife and resource mission at the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A member of the prescribe burn team takes a sip of water while monitoring the burning of forest floor fuels at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. The fuels found at the forest floor consists of leaves, branches, or anything that has accumulated on the ground that can burn. It is important to remove the fuels on the bombing range to ensure an uncontrolled fire doesn’t occur. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A member of the prescribe burn team walks through trees on Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. The team monitors the burn by being constantly updated on the humidity so it doesn’t drop below a certain percentage and by monitoring the wind speed and direction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A drop of water falls from a fire hose during prescribed burning at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. The prescribe burn team used water to manage areas that became too hot, ensuring the safety of the environment and the team out on the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A prescribed fire burns at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. The natural resources team reduced wildfires on Poinsett by 95 percent through using controlled burns minimizing negative impacts on the flying mission and enhancing the timber and wildlife habitat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

Ashes are scattered about the forest floor at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. The prescribed burns help enhance the timber and wildlife habitat by allowing the native longleaf pines to flourish which enhances the habitat of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, an endangered species. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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Members of the prescribe burn team light fires on the forest floor during prescribed burning at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. The team was scheduled to burn throughout the week while the weather permitted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire module detail member monitors a prescribed burned at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. Prescribed burns are purposely set fires, burning off layers of dried brush on the forest floor to maintain a healthy environment for plants and animals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire module detail member uses a kerosene drip torch during a prescribed burned at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. Burning the dried brush throughout the range helps to prevent future uncontrolled fires that could cause severe damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire module detail member uses a kerosene drip torch during a prescribed burned at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. Burning the dried brush throughout the range helps to prevent future uncontrolled fires that could cause severe damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire module detail member watches a prescribed burn at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. During the burn, workers ensure that fire stays within the appropriate sections, providing a safe and controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire module detail member uses a kerosene drip torch during a prescribed burn at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. During the burn, several workers lit approximately 150 acres of dry brush to ensure that no future un-controlled fires occur. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire module detail member uses a kerosene drip torch during a prescribed burn at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. During the burn, workers walked through the wooded areas to ensure that all brush catches on fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

Fire burns dried pine needles during a prescribed burn at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. During a three-year cycle, up to three burns per year are carried out to ensure future safety of the wildlife. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire module detail member fills up a kerosene drip torch during a prescribed burn at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Jan. 28, 2015. During the burn, several gallons of kerosene were used to enflame dry brush on the forest floor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

Published Feb. 4, 2015

20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20th CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

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20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett

20 CES orchestrates prescribed burns at Poinsett