What Is a Controlled (Prescribed) Burn?

A Controlled (Prescribed) burn is a fire that is intentionally ignited and carefully managed by firefighters or land managers under strict safety conditions. These burns are planned in advance, carried out under suitable weather conditions, and closely monitored to ensure safety and effectiveness. This method is suitable for Silvanet sites that are already deployed but do not have a dedicated Fire Test location. Dryad does not provide guidance on prescribed burns; they should only be conducted by trained fire professionals.

Example of a controlled (prescribed) burn conducted by trained fire professionals to simulate real wildfire conditions for sensor testing.

Tip: If a Fire Test is not feasible at your site but you still need a real-world validation, we recommend performing a Sensor Smoke Test instead. Full details can be found in our article Step by step guide: Sensor Smoke Test.