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Duties and Responsibilities Associated With a Firing Operation. SL 2-1- 1. Why do we burn?. A rapid and efficient method to remove receptive fuels in the path of an advancing fire Vegetation Management Program To alter/modify fuel beds. Should We Burn?. Risk vs. Gain Potential risk - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH A FIRING OPERATION
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Why do we burn?
• A rapid and efficient method to remove receptive fuels in the path of an advancing fire
• Vegetation Management Program– To alter/modify fuel beds
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Should We Burn?• Risk vs. Gain
– Potential risk• Loss of fire control• Property damage
– Structures and improvements– Livestock and grazing land
• Others?
– Potential Gain• Cleanup and strengthen line• Quick removal of fuel with minimal resources• Firefighter Safety• Others?
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Organization of a Firing Operation
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Organization of a Firing Operation
• Firing Group Supervisor– Develops Firing Plan– Supervises Firing Operation– A Firing Group entails firing team(s) and other
resources under an OSC or Branch
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Organization of a Firing Operation
• Firing Team Leader– Develops firing plan for initial attack firing– May be supervised by IC or firing group supervisor– Supervises team member/igniters
• Firing Team Member (Firefighter)– An individual igniter working under the supervision of
a firing team leader
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Firing Operations Plan
• Must have a Firing Plan– May be verbal or written
• Plan must be approved by the IC
• Plan must be communicated to all affected personnel
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Group Organization
• Field Observer
• Lookouts
• Ignition Team(s)
• Holding Team
• Mop-up Team
• Reserves / Contingency Forces
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Reconnaissance and Size-Up
• Fuels• Weather
• Topography
• Ingress and egress• Problem areas
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Dog Legs
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Heavy Fuel Buildups / Jackpots
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Aerial Retardant DropsAerial Retardant Drops
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Structures
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Communities
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Utilities
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LPG Tanks
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Hazardous Materials
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Personnel Management
• SAFETY– L.C.E.S.
• Lookouts• Communications• Escape Routes• Safety Zones
– 10 Standard Fire Orders
– 18 Watch-Out Situations
– PPE
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Personnel Briefing
• Objectives
• Chain of command /
organization
• Fire situation
• Fire weather forecast
• Fire behavior predictions• Safety
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Personnel Briefing• Communications
• Medical
• Air support resources
• Maps
• Problem areas
– Saddles
– Switchbacks
– Dogleg
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Personnel Briefing
• Who will be performing the firing
• What techniques will be employed
• Anchor and termination points
• Timing / burn window
• Procedure for escapes / spots
• Contingency