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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
The Safety Officer onThe Safety Officer on Wildland Fires: Wildland Fires:
An American PerspectiveAn American Perspective
Richard J. ManganRichard J. Mangan
Blackbull Wildfire ServicesBlackbull Wildfire Services
Missoula, Montana USAMissoula, Montana USA
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Firefighting:Firefighting:
A Dangerous BusinessA Dangerous Business
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training
Basic TrainingBasic Training
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training
Basic TrainingBasic Training Annual RefresherAnnual Refresher
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training
Basic TrainingBasic Training Annual RefresherAnnual Refresher 10 SFO/18 SSWO10 SFO/18 SSWO
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training
Basic TrainingBasic Training Annual RefresherAnnual Refresher 10 SFO/18 SSWO10 SFO/18 SSWO LCESLCES
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities
133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities
133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities
133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers
– Vehicle AccidentsVehicle Accidents
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities
133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers
– Vehicle AccidentsVehicle Accidents
– Heart AttacksHeart Attacks
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities
133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers
– Vehicle AccidentsVehicle Accidents
– Heart AttacksHeart Attacks
– Aircraft AccidentsAircraft Accidents
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities
133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers
– Vehicle AccidentsVehicle Accidents
– Heart AttacksHeart Attacks
– Aircraft AccidentsAircraft Accidents
– MiscellaneousMiscellaneous
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Incident Command SystemIncident Command System(ICS)(ICS)
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety OfficerSafety Officer
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety OfficerSafety Officer * A Principal Advisor* A Principal Advisor
to the Incident to the Incident Commander Commander
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety OfficerSafety Officer * A Principal Advisor* A Principal Advisor
to the Incident to the Incident Commander Commander
* What Experience, * What Experience, Training, Quals?Training, Quals?
* Responsibilities?* Responsibilities?
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels
Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels
Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor– 100+ Firefighters100+ Firefighters
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels
Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor– 100+ Firefighters100+ Firefighters
– Engines/TankersEngines/Tankers
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels
Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor– 100+ Firefighters100+ Firefighters
– Engines/TankersEngines/Tankers
– Bull DozersBull Dozers
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels
Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor– 100+ Firefighters100+ Firefighters
– Engines/TankersEngines/Tankers
– Bull DozersBull Dozers
– HelicoptersHelicopters
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety OfficerSafety Officer::Specialized Training RequirementsSpecialized Training Requirements
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety OfficerSafety Officer::Specialized Training RequirementsSpecialized Training Requirements
32 Hour Course32 Hour Course
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety OfficerSafety Officer::Specialized Training RequirementsSpecialized Training Requirements
32 Hour Course32 Hour Course National StandardNational Standard
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety OfficerSafety Officer::Specialized Training RequirementsSpecialized Training Requirements
32 Hour Course32 Hour Course National StandardNational Standard Course Material:Course Material:
– Risk ManagementRisk Management
– Hazard MitigationHazard Mitigation
– Risk Hazard AnalysisRisk Hazard Analysis
– General Safety General Safety OperationsOperations
– Accident InvestigationAccident Investigation
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified
Written TestsWritten Tests
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified
Written TestsWritten Tests Simulated ExercisesSimulated Exercises
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified
Written TestsWritten Tests Simulated ExercisesSimulated Exercises Task Book on Fires Task Book on Fires
under Mentorunder Mentor
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified
Written TestsWritten Tests Simulated ExercisesSimulated Exercises Task Book on Fires Task Book on Fires
under Mentorunder Mentor Yearly Fitness TestYearly Fitness Test
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified
Written TestsWritten Tests Simulated ExercisesSimulated Exercises Task Book on Fires Task Book on Fires
under Mentorunder Mentor Yearly Fitness TestYearly Fitness Test Currency RequirementCurrency Requirement
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities Input to Operational PlanningInput to Operational Planning
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities Input to Operational PlanningInput to Operational Planning Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities Input to Operational PlanningInput to Operational Planning Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions Safety OversightSafety Oversight
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input
12 0r 24 Hour Periods12 0r 24 Hour Periods
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input
12 0r 24 Hour Periods12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and TacticsStrategies and Tactics
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input
12 0r 24 Hour Periods12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and TacticsStrategies and Tactics Specific Areas and Specific Areas and
ActionsActions
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Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input
12 0r 24 Hour Periods12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and TacticsStrategies and Tactics Specific Areas and Specific Areas and
ActionsActions Team EffortTeam Effort
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Operational Planning:Operational Planning:
Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns
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Operational Planning:Operational Planning:
Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior
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Operational Planning:Operational Planning:
Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes
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Operational Planning:Operational Planning:
Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones
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Operational Planning:Operational Planning:
Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones On-the-ground On-the-ground
Hazards:Hazards:– Falling SnagsFalling Snags
– Rolling RocksRolling Rocks
– Poisonous snakesPoisonous snakes
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Operational Planning:Operational Planning:
Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones On-the-ground On-the-ground
Hazards:Hazards:– Falling SnagsFalling Snags
– Rolling RocksRolling Rocks
– Poisonous snakesPoisonous snakes
TransportationTransportation
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Operational Planning:Operational Planning:
Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones On-the-ground On-the-ground
Hazards:Hazards:– Falling SnagsFalling Snags
– Rolling RocksRolling Rocks
– Poisonous snakesPoisonous snakes
TransportationTransportation Medical Care and Medical Care and
EvacuationEvacuation
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Operational Planning:Operational Planning:
Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones On-the-ground On-the-ground
Hazards:Hazards:– Falling SnagsFalling Snags
– Rolling RocksRolling Rocks
– Poisonous snakesPoisonous snakes
TransportationTransportation Medical Care and Medical Care and
EvacuationEvacuation Other Unique Hazards Other Unique Hazards
and Risks:and Risks:– PowerlinesPowerlines
– Drug LabsDrug Labs
– Mine ShaftsMine Shafts
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Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions
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Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions
Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard
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Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions
Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices
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Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions
Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/RiskAvoid the Hazard/Risk
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Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions
Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/RiskAvoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety DevicesUse Safety Devices
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Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions
Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/RiskAvoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety DevicesUse Safety Devices Implement Special ProceduresImplement Special Procedures
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Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions
Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/RiskAvoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety DevicesUse Safety Devices Implement Special ProceduresImplement Special Procedures Reduce Firefighter ExposureReduce Firefighter Exposure
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Making the Firefighter’s Making the Firefighter’s World SafeWorld Safe
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The Effective Safety Officer….The Effective Safety Officer….
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Safety OversightSafety Oversight
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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern TransportationTransportation
– Drivers QualifiedDrivers Qualified
– Duty HoursDuty Hours
– Speed LimitsSpeed Limits
– Vehicle MaintenanceVehicle Maintenance
– Hazards BriefingHazards Briefing
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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern
Air OperationsAir Operations– Multiple AircraftMultiple Aircraft
– Rotary & Fixed WingRotary & Fixed Wing
– Base of OperationsBase of Operations
– Pilot FatiguePilot Fatigue
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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern
Incident Base CampsIncident Base Camps– Mobile KitchensMobile Kitchens
– Portable ToiletsPortable Toilets
– Power GeneratorsPower Generators
– Gray Water DisposalGray Water Disposal
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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern
Personnel FactorsPersonnel Factors– Hours/Days workedHours/Days worked
– FatigueFatigue
– Injuries/IllnessesInjuries/Illnesses
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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern
Burnout OperationsBurnout Operations Timber FallingTimber Falling Structure ProtectionStructure Protection
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Limits of AuthorityLimits of Authority
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Limits of AuthorityLimits of Authority ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives, ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives,
NOT taking away individual responsibility NOT taking away individual responsibility for safety.for safety.
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Limits of AuthorityLimits of Authority ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives, ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives,
NOT taking away individual responsibility NOT taking away individual responsibility for safety.for safety.
Over-ride normal chain-of-command only Over-ride normal chain-of-command only when there is an IMMEDIATE threat to when there is an IMMEDIATE threat to Life or risk of serious injuryLife or risk of serious injury
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The American Safety OfficerThe American Safety Officer
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