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SCENERIO 1
1000 Hour fire weather forecast for:
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Dry weather will continue to hold over the area today Fire activity will remain moderate to high. Yesterday had several fires start in the area which grew quickly, burning surface fuels. Fire sizes were held to 1.5 acres or less with light mop-up.
Long Range outlook: Rain will move into the area early tomorrow, rainfall amounts will range from .2 to .5 inches.TODAY:• Temperature: 68-70 F• Relative Humidity: 25-30 %• Winds: S-SW, 6-8 mph with gusts up to 10
FILL IN FIRST PAGE OF INCIDENT ORGANIZER
1300 HOURS… A tone goes out for an ATV fire off of Success
Pond Road by the gravel pit
You respond to the dispatch for an ATV fire
1335 HOURS… State Patrol 170 advises you that he is responding
ETA 15 minutes
NYou turn onto the access road
1340 HOURS… you arrive on scene
Surface Fire
Light, flashy fuels
Additional Unit responding -
Engine with crew of 3
N
Approximately 1975 feet
In Groups – Work on Incident Organizer
Incident Name:________________________ Incident Commander: __________________ Size: _____________ Fire Status: Smoldering Creeping Running Torching Crowning Spotting
Other: _____________________________ ROS: ________________Chains / hour Direction of Spread:__________________ Spread Potential: None Low (0-5 ac) Mod (5-10 ac) High (10-50 ac) Fuel Type: __________________ Ownership: Federal State County Private Town:________________________________Latitude: ____________________________ Longitude: __________________________Structures/Improvements Currently or Potentially Threatened? YES NOSpecial Hazard/Concerns for Air / Ground Resources:
__________________________Cause: _______________________
Spotting Distance ______________ Flame Length __________________ Aspect ________________________Elevation ______________________%Slope ________________________Position on Slope_______________Wind Speed ____________________Gusts __________________________Wind Direction __________________Temperature ____________________RH _____________________________ Communication Frequencies: Command_______________________
Air – Ground_____________________
Investigator Needed? __________ Tactical 1_______________________Tactical 2 ______________________
Access:
1. Incident ObjectivesFirefighter and Public Safety
2.
3.
Date of Incident:______/______/ Contained:______________________
Time of Dispatch:__________________ Controlled:______________________
Arrival On Scene:__________________ Extinguished:______________________
Use IRPG briefing – inside back cover (when applicable).
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Released√Location/AssignmentNo. of
PeopleAt Scene
√Date/ETAResource Identification
Resources Ordered√ if needed immediately
RESOURCES SUMMARY
Use IRPG briefing – inside back cover (when applicable).
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Released√Location/AssignmentNo. of
PeopleAt Scene
√Date/ETAResource Identification
Resources Ordered√ if needed immediately
RESOURCES SUMMARY
PHONE NUMBERRADIO FREQUENCYNAME/POSITION
COMMUNICATIONS
PHONE NUMBERRADIO FREQUENCYNAME/POSITION
COMMUNICATIONS
Map Sketch
NOTES(Important decisions, significant events, briefings, reports on conditions, etc…)DATE/TIME NOTES(Important decisions, significant events, briefings, reports on conditions, etc…)DATE/TIME
INITIATE
Have instructions been given and understood? If no, reassess your situation.
Are selected tactics based on expected fire behavior? If no, reassess your situation.
Controls in place for identified hazards?If no, reassess your situation.
What other safety hazards exist?List any other hazards and what you will do to mitigate them.………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….(Use IRPG for other hazard ID & mitigation.)
DECISION POINTSNo
Yes
Taking nap near fireline.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Wing increases and/or changes directions.
Weather is getting hotter and drier.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Constructing fireline downhill with fire below.
No communication link with crew members/supervisor.
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
In country not seen in daylight.
Fire not scouted and sized up.
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.Know what the fire is doing at all times.Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior.Have escape routes and safety zones, and make sure they are known.Post a lookout when there is possible danger.Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and adjoining forcesGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.Maintain control of your forces at all times.Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.Have you complied with LCES?LookoutsCommunicationsEscape RoutesSafety Zones
No
Yes
HAZARD CONTROLStandard Firefighting Orders
HAZARD EVALUATION18 Situations that shout “Watch Out!”
INITIATE
Have instructions been given and understood? If no, reassess your situation.
Are selected tactics based on expected fire behavior? If no, reassess your situation.
Controls in place for identified hazards?If no, reassess your situation.
What other safety hazards exist?List any other hazards and what you will do to mitigate them.………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….(Use IRPG for other hazard ID & mitigation.)
DECISION POINTSNo
Yes
Taking nap near fireline.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Wing increases and/or changes directions.
Weather is getting hotter and drier.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Constructing fireline downhill with fire below.
No communication link with crew members/supervisor.
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
In country not seen in daylight.
Fire not scouted and sized up.
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.Know what the fire is doing at all times.Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior.Have escape routes and safety zones, and make sure they are known.Post a lookout when there is possible danger.Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and adjoining forcesGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.Maintain control of your forces at all times.Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.Have you complied with LCES?LookoutsCommunicationsEscape RoutesSafety Zones
No
Yes
HAZARD CONTROLStandard Firefighting Orders
HAZARD EVALUATION18 Situations that shout “Watch Out!”
INITIATE
Have instructions been given and understood? If no, reassess your situation.
Are selected tactics based on expected fire behavior? If no, reassess your situation.
Controls in place for identified hazards?If no, reassess your situation.
What other safety hazards exist?List any other hazards and what you will do to mitigate them.………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….(Use IRPG for other hazard ID & mitigation.)
DECISION POINTSNo
Yes
Taking nap near fireline.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Wing increases and/or changes directions.
Weather is getting hotter and drier.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Constructing fireline downhill with fire below.
No communication link with crew members/supervisor.
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
In country not seen in daylight.
Fire not scouted and sized up.
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.Know what the fire is doing at all times.Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior.Have escape routes and safety zones, and make sure they are known.Post a lookout when there is possible danger.Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and adjoining forcesGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.Maintain control of your forces at all times.Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.Have you complied with LCES?LookoutsCommunicationsEscape RoutesSafety Zones
No
Yes
HAZARD CONTROLStandard Firefighting Orders
HAZARD EVALUATION18 Situations that shout “Watch Out!”
INITIATE
Have instructions been given and understood? If no, reassess your situation.
Are selected tactics based on expected fire behavior? If no, reassess your situation.
Controls in place for identified hazards?If no, reassess your situation.
What other safety hazards exist?List any other hazards and what you will do to mitigate them.………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….(Use IRPG for other hazard ID & mitigation.)
DECISION POINTSNo
Yes
Taking nap near fireline.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Wing increases and/or changes directions.
Weather is getting hotter and drier.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Constructing fireline downhill with fire below.
No communication link with crew members/supervisor.
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
In country not seen in daylight.
Fire not scouted and sized up.
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.Know what the fire is doing at all times.Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior.Have escape routes and safety zones, and make sure they are known.Post a lookout when there is possible danger.Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and adjoining forcesGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.Maintain control of your forces at all times.Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.Have you complied with LCES?LookoutsCommunicationsEscape RoutesSafety Zones
No
Yes
HAZARD CONTROLStandard Firefighting Orders
HAZARD EVALUATION18 Situations that shout “Watch Out!”
INITIATE
Have instructions been given and understood? If no, reassess your situation.
Are selected tactics based on expected fire behavior? If no, reassess your situation.
Controls in place for identified hazards?If no, reassess your situation.
What other safety hazards exist?List any other hazards and what you will do to mitigate them.………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….(Use IRPG for other hazard ID & mitigation.)
DECISION POINTSNo
Yes
Taking nap near fireline.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Wing increases and/or changes directions.
Weather is getting hotter and drier.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Constructing fireline downhill with fire below.
No communication link with crew members/supervisor.
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
In country not seen in daylight.
Fire not scouted and sized up.
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.Know what the fire is doing at all times.Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior.Have escape routes and safety zones, and make sure they are known.Post a lookout when there is possible danger.Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and adjoining forcesGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.Maintain control of your forces at all times.Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.Have you complied with LCES?LookoutsCommunicationsEscape RoutesSafety Zones
No
Yes
HAZARD CONTROLStandard Firefighting Orders
HAZARD EVALUATION18 Situations that shout “Watch Out!”
INITIATE
Have instructions been given and understood? If no, reassess your situation.
Are selected tactics based on expected fire behavior? If no, reassess your situation.
Controls in place for identified hazards?If no, reassess your situation.
What other safety hazards exist?List any other hazards and what you will do to mitigate them.………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….(Use IRPG for other hazard ID & mitigation.)
DECISION POINTSNo
Yes
Taking nap near fireline.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Wing increases and/or changes directions.
Weather is getting hotter and drier.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Constructing fireline downhill with fire below.
No communication link with crew members/supervisor.
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
In country not seen in daylight.
Fire not scouted and sized up.
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.Know what the fire is doing at all times.Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior.Have escape routes and safety zones, and make sure they are known.Post a lookout when there is possible danger.Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and adjoining forcesGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.Maintain control of your forces at all times.Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.Have you complied with LCES?LookoutsCommunicationsEscape RoutesSafety Zones
No
Yes
HAZARD CONTROLStandard Firefighting Orders
HAZARD EVALUATION18 Situations that shout “Watch Out!”
INITIATE
Have instructions been given and understood? If no, reassess your situation.
Are selected tactics based on expected fire behavior? If no, reassess your situation.
Controls in place for identified hazards?If no, reassess your situation.
What other safety hazards exist?List any other hazards and what you will do to mitigate them.………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….(Use IRPG for other hazard ID & mitigation.)
DECISION POINTSNo
Yes
Taking nap near fireline.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Wing increases and/or changes directions.
Weather is getting hotter and drier.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Constructing fireline downhill with fire below.
No communication link with crew members/supervisor.
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
In country not seen in daylight.
Fire not scouted and sized up.
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.Know what the fire is doing at all times.Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior.Have escape routes and safety zones, and make sure they are known.Post a lookout when there is possible danger.Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and adjoining forcesGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.Maintain control of your forces at all times.Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.Have you complied with LCES?LookoutsCommunicationsEscape RoutesSafety Zones
No
Yes
HAZARD CONTROLStandard Firefighting Orders
HAZARD EVALUATION18 Situations that shout “Watch Out!”
INITIATE
Have instructions been given and understood? If no, reassess your situation.
Are selected tactics based on expected fire behavior? If no, reassess your situation.
Controls in place for identified hazards?If no, reassess your situation.
What other safety hazards exist?List any other hazards and what you will do to mitigate them.………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….(Use IRPG for other hazard ID & mitigation.)
DECISION POINTSNo
Yes
Taking nap near fireline.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Wing increases and/or changes directions.
Weather is getting hotter and drier.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Constructing fireline downhill with fire below.
No communication link with crew members/supervisor.
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
In country not seen in daylight.
Fire not scouted and sized up.
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.Know what the fire is doing at all times.Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior.Have escape routes and safety zones, and make sure they are known.Post a lookout when there is possible danger.Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and adjoining forcesGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.Maintain control of your forces at all times.Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.Have you complied with LCES?LookoutsCommunicationsEscape RoutesSafety Zones
No
Yes
HAZARD CONTROLStandard Firefighting Orders
HAZARD EVALUATION18 Situations that shout “Watch Out!”
Incident Weather Observations
Place Elev. ObservationDate/Time
Wind Direction/Velocity Temperature Sky Condition
20 ft Eye-level Dry bulb Wet bulb RH DP
Incident Commander
Operations Planning Finance
Information
Logistics
Division Division Air Ops
Staging Comm.
Medical
Food
Safety
The fire is contained and mop-up completed by early evening
1340 HOURS… you arrive on scene
At this time you were the only one on scene
and were the IC
Incident Commander
Operations
1335 HOURS… State
Patrol 170 advises you that he is responding ETA
15 minutes
You had 2 additional units responding –
With an incident of this size - you as IC could probably
fill the role as Operations at the
same time
Incident Commander
Operations
Patrol 170 Engine
Incident Commander
Operations
Patrol 170 Engine
Finance Logistics
Comm. Medical Food
The fire is contained and
mop-up completed by early evening
With the size and duration of this
incident:You could have filled most of the roles and
provided for firefighter safety and
rehab –GOOD JOB!
