Carrie Berger

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Fire Program Manager

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Expertise: Fire

Programs: Fire Program

Content by Carrie Berger

Oregon State University Extension Service

Stories of fire: Resources for media covering wildfire events and topics in Oregon

Emily Jane Davis, Hollie Smith, Carrie Berger, Christopher Adlam and Dan Morrison
Journalist in yellow fire gear and helmet films a group of wildland firefighters digging in smoking terrain with forested hills in the background.
EC 1658
Understand reporting on Oregon wildfires with safety tips, context and resources for accurate reporting.
Know what to expect when covering wildfires in Oregon. This guide gives safety and preparation tips, explains agency roles, land management and fire ecology, and offers historic context, key terms, story ideas and resources to help journalists provide accurate coverage.
Know what to expect when reporting on wildfires in Oregon. This guide includes safety tips, gives historic context, and describes the agencies and groups you'll interact with.
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© 2025 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

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Making bigleaf maple syrup: A hobbyist's guide

Peter Matzka, Sarah Cameron, Melanie Douville, Eric T. Jones, Carrie Berger and Tiffany Hopkins
Homemade maple syrup in a decorative maple leaf bottle.
EM 9163
Tap bigleaf maple trees and make syrup! Learn how to collect, boil and store homemade maple syrup from the bigleaf maples in your woodland.
Make your own delicious maple syrup! Learn how to collect sap from the bigleaf maples in your woodland, then boil it into maple syrup you can enjoy all year.
This guide explains how to tap bigleaf maple trees and make the sap into maple syrup. Includes tips on tree selection, sap collection, boiling procedures, and safe storage.
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© 2025 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Accessibility: This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact [email protected] or 541-737-3311.

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Managing Northwest Oregon oak ecosystems with fire in mind

Lauren Grand and Carrie Berger
EM 9436
This brief explains how oak ecosystems in Northwest Oregon depend on fire for maintenance and regeneration.
This brief explains how oak ecosystems in Northwest Oregon depend on fire for maintenance and regeneration. It outlines methods for reintroducing fire and managing vegetation to reduce fire risk and enhance biodiversity, while also addressing the challenges involved, such as invasive species management and economic costs.
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk and restore resilience in Oregon’s oak woodlands through thinning, pile burning and careful use of fire. This guide connects past practices with modern strategies for healthy, fire-adapted landscapes.
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© 2024 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Accessibility: This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact [email protected] or 541-737-3311.

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Managing coastal fog belt forests with fire in mind

Aaron Groth and Carrie Berger
EM 9437
This brief discusses how to enhance fire resilience in Oregon's coastal fog belt forests.
This brief discusses how to enhance fire resilience in Oregon's coastal fog belt forests, which are prone to high-intensity fires under extreme conditions. It explores management strategies like creating defensible spaces, strategic fuel breaks and maintaining forest diversity to reduce wildfire risks while balancing ecological and economic considerations.
Discover how to make your coastal fog-belt forests more wildfire-resilient. This guide walks landowners through thinning, creating fuel breaks and managing species diversity to reduce fire intensity and protect homes while maintaining habitat values.
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© 2024 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

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Nuestro futuro en nuestras manos: Prepare su hogar

Aaron Groth, Carrie Berger, Emily Jane Davis and Kara Baylog
EM 9404-S-b
Pasos prácticos que puede tomar para reducir el riesgo de incendio en su hogar y el área que lo rodea.
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© 2023 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

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Nuestro futuro en nuestras manos: Protéjase del humo de los incendios forestales

Carrie Berger and Kara Baylog
EM 9404-S-d
Usted puede proteger a sí mismo y a su familia preparándose para un evento de humo de incendios forestales. Si usted o su familia han estado expuestos al humo y están experimentando síntomas graves, como dificultad respiración o dolor en el pecho, llame al 911 o vaya ala sala de emergencias inmediatamente.
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© 2023 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

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Nuestro futuro en nuestras manos: Haga un plan

Carrie Berger and Kara Baylog
EM 9404-S-a
Acciones básicas que se hace ahora pueden limitar el impacto de un incendio a usted y su comunidad. Regístrese para notificaciones de emergencias y mantenga un plan de emergencia durante un incendio forestal para ayudar a mantener a usted y a su familia seguros.
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© 2023 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Accessibility: This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact [email protected] or 541-737-3311.

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Prescribed Fire Basics: Safety

Carrie Berger and John Rizza
5 fire crew members dressed in yellow and black protective gear
EM 9389
Prescribed fire, like any fire, entails risk. Learn how to stay safe on the ground with these tips.
Safety is the No. 1 priority on a prescribed burn. To stay safe, wear Personal Protective Equipment, take steps to prevent heat exhaustion, use the right tools and follow the burn plan.
Prescribed fire, like any fire, entails risk. To stay safe, wear Personal Protective Equipment, take steps to prevent heat exhaustion, use the right tools and follow the burn plan. Here are more tips to keep you safe on the ground.
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© 2023 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

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Prescribed Fire Basics: Fire Weather

Aaron Groth, Steve Fanis, Emily Jane Davis and Carrie Berger
two columns of smoke rising from forested hillside
EM 9385
What's the one factor that affects nearly every aspect of a prescribed burn? Weather.
Weather affects nearly every aspect of a prescribed burn. Weather is a matter of safety for those staffing the burn and the public. Understanding fire weather helps practitioners manage smoke and comply with regulations.
Weather affects nearly every aspect of a prescribed burn. Weather is a matter of safety for those staffing the burn and the public. Understanding fire weather helps practitioners manage smoke and comply with regulations.
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© 2023 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Accessibility: This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact [email protected] or 541-737-3311.

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Prescribed Fire Basics: Ignition Techniques and Tools

John Rizza and Carrie Berger
man wearing PPE using red drip torch
EM 9387
The right ignition technique will ensure that a prescribed fire meets objectives.
The right ignition technique will ensure that a prescribed fire meets objectives. The plan will call for specific techniques, firing patterns and tools.
The right ignition technique will ensure that a prescribed fire meets objectives. Fuel, weather conditions, resources and topography are all part of the ignition plan. The plan calls for specific techniques, firing patterns and tools.
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© 2023 Oregon State University. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Accessibility: This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact [email protected] or 541-737-3311.

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