fire terms -- 1

Review of Terms used in Fire Fighting

Standard Firefighting Orders

Watchout Situations

Fire Train Operation

Fire Ground Operations

Fire Prevention

Fire Terms -- 1Fire Terms -- 1 Anchor Point Anchor Point The point The point from which a fire line from which a fire line

is begunis begun. Usually, a natural or man-made . Usually, a natural or man-made barrier that will prevent fire spread and the barrier that will prevent fire spread and the possibility of the crew being "flanked" while possibility of the crew being "flanked" while constructing the fire line. Examples are ponds, constructing the fire line. Examples are ponds, streams, roads, rock piles, outcroppings and the streams, roads, rock piles, outcroppings and the railroad track.railroad track.

Blowup Blowup A A dangerously rapid increase in fire dangerously rapid increase in fire spreadspread, caused by any one or more of several , caused by any one or more of several factors: strong or erratic winds, up-hill slopes, factors: strong or erratic winds, up-hill slopes, large open areas and easily ignited fuels.large open areas and easily ignited fuels.

Brush Brush Bushes and small trees of little or no Bushes and small trees of little or no commercial value.commercial value.

Contained Fire Contained Fire A fire whose progress has A fire whose progress has been stopped but for which the control line is been stopped but for which the control line is not yet finished.not yet finished.

Fire Terms -- 2Fire Terms -- 2 Control Line Control Line The combination of natural The combination of natural

or constructed barriers that ultimately or constructed barriers that ultimately contain the fire. Not to be confused with contain the fire. Not to be confused with fire line.fire line.

Direct Attack Direct Attack To attack the fire directly To attack the fire directly at or close to the burning edge.at or close to the burning edge.

Drift Smoke Drift Smoke Smoke that has drifted from Smoke that has drifted from its area of origin and is not columnar.its area of origin and is not columnar.

Duff Duff Matted, partly decomposed leaves, Matted, partly decomposed leaves, twigs and bark beneath trees and brush.twigs and bark beneath trees and brush.

Finger Finger Long, narrow extensions from the Long, narrow extensions from the main body of the fire.main body of the fire.

Fire Terms -- 3Fire Terms -- 3 Fire Break Fire Break Any natural or man-made Any natural or man-made

barrier that stops or slowsbarrier that stops or slows the advance of the advance of a ground cover fire.a ground cover fire.

Fire Flank Fire Flank The The sidessides of a ground cover of a ground cover fire.fire.

Fire Line Fire Line A line (hand or wet) used to A line (hand or wet) used to control the spread of a fire.control the spread of a fire.

Fire Perimeter Fire Perimeter The edge of the fire.The edge of the fire. Fire Season Fire Season Time of year when ground Time of year when ground

cover fires are most likely to happen.cover fires are most likely to happen.

Fire Terms -- 4Fire Terms -- 4 Flanking Flanking Attacking the sides of the fireAttacking the sides of the fire from a from a

less active area or from an anchor point, the less active area or from an anchor point, the intent being to have the two lines meet at the intent being to have the two lines meet at the head.head.

Flash Fuels Flash Fuels Ground cover fuels that are easily Ground cover fuels that are easily ignited and ignited and burn rapidlyburn rapidly. Examples are grass, . Examples are grass, leaves and pine needles.leaves and pine needles.

Ground Cover Fire Ground Cover Fire Fire involving any natural Fire involving any natural vegetation, particularly near or on the ground.vegetation, particularly near or on the ground.

Hand Line Hand Line The fire line constructed using The fire line constructed using hand tools.hand tools.

Head Head The most active part of a ground cover The most active part of a ground cover fire; the fire; the forward advancing partforward advancing part. .

Fire Terms -- 5Fire Terms -- 5 Heavy Fuels Heavy Fuels Massive fuels such as logs, snags and Massive fuels such as logs, snags and

large limbs. Heavy fuels are not easy to ignite; once large limbs. Heavy fuels are not easy to ignite; once ignited, they burn slowly and hot.ignited, they burn slowly and hot.

Hose Lay Hose Lay The layouts of hose from a fire pump to The layouts of hose from a fire pump to the place where the water is to be used.the place where the water is to be used.

Incident Commander Incident Commander A person in charge of all A person in charge of all suppression operations of a ground cover fire.suppression operations of a ground cover fire.

Indirect Attack Indirect Attack Controlling the fire by having the Controlling the fire by having the control line some distance from the approaching fire.control line some distance from the approaching fire.

Initial Attack Action Initial Attack Action The size up and suppression The size up and suppression measures done by the first-arriving crew or crews. measures done by the first-arriving crew or crews.

Fire Terms -- 6Fire Terms -- 6 Light Fuels Light Fuels Flash FuelsFlash Fuels Local Wind Local Wind A wind whose speed and A wind whose speed and

direction is influenced by local conditions direction is influenced by local conditions such as topography, fires and weather such as topography, fires and weather fronts.fronts.

Moderate (Medium) Fuel Moderate (Medium) Fuel Brush, sticks, Brush, sticks, small logs.small logs.

Mop up Mop up All measures taken to make a All measures taken to make a fire "safe" after it has been controlled; fire "safe" after it has been controlled; including trenching, felling snags and including trenching, felling snags and patrolling control line.patrolling control line.

ODF ODF Oregon Department of ForestryOregon Department of Forestry

Fire Terms -- 7Fire Terms -- 7 Progressive Method Progressive Method A method of constructing a A method of constructing a

fire line, in which fire line, in which each member of a hand crew each member of a hand crew takes a few strokes to clear fuel or widen the takes a few strokes to clear fuel or widen the break, advances a specified distance, takes a few break, advances a specified distance, takes a few strokes, advancesstrokes, advances, and so on., and so on.

Progressive Hose Lay Progressive Hose Lay A method used when A method used when fire apparatus cannot drive along the fire's edge. fire apparatus cannot drive along the fire's edge. The operation consists of laying hose from a fire The operation consists of laying hose from a fire pump to the fire's edge, extinguishing fire in that pump to the fire's edge, extinguishing fire in that area, connecting another section, advancing and area, connecting another section, advancing and extinguishing more fire.extinguishing more fire.

Rear Rear The part of the fire opposite the head; the The part of the fire opposite the head; the slowest burning part of the fire.slowest burning part of the fire.

Fire Terms -- 8Fire Terms -- 8 Snag Snag A standing dead tree.A standing dead tree. Spot Fire Spot Fire A fire caused by flying sparks A fire caused by flying sparks

or embers landing or embers landing outside the main fireoutside the main fire.. Surface Fire Surface Fire A fire burning surface fuels A fire burning surface fuels

such as fallen leaves and needles, duff, such as fallen leaves and needles, duff, stubble and grass.stubble and grass.

Wet Line Wet Line A fire line constructed by A fire line constructed by wetting down burnable material in wetting down burnable material in advance of a fireadvance of a fire

Fire Terms -- 9Fire Terms -- 9

Standard Firefighting Orders Standard Firefighting Orders --1--1

Keep informed of fire weather conditions Keep informed of fire weather conditions and forecasts.and forecasts.

Know what your fire is doing at all times; Know what your fire is doing at all times; observe personally or use scoutsobserve personally or use scouts

Base all actions on the current and Base all actions on the current and expected behavior of the fireexpected behavior of the fire

Have escape routes for everyone and Have escape routes for everyone and make them known.make them known.

Post a lookout when there is a possible Post a lookout when there is a possible dangerdanger

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Be alert, keep calm, think clearly, act Be alert, keep calm, think clearly, act decisively.decisively.

Maintain prompt communicationMaintain prompt communication with with your personnel, your boss, adjoining your personnel, your boss, adjoining forces, forces, AND Sumpter Depot.AND Sumpter Depot.

Give clear instructions and Give clear instructions and be sure they be sure they are understoodare understood

Maintain control of personnel at all Maintain control of personnel at all times.times.

Fight fire aggressively, but provide for Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.safety first.

Watchout Situations -- 1Watchout Situations -- 1

The The windwind begins to blow or increase or begins to blow or increase or change direction.change direction.

The weather is getting The weather is getting hotter and drierhotter and drier.. The crew is on a The crew is on a line in heavy coverline in heavy cover with with

unburned fuel between it and the fire.unburned fuel between it and the fire. Attempting a Attempting a frontal assaultfrontal assault on a fire with on a fire with

hose lineshose lines Getting frequent Getting frequent spot firesspot fires over the line. over the line.


The crew The crew cannot see the main firecannot see the main fire and is and is not in communicationnot in communication with anyone who with anyone who can see it.can see it.

An Assignment or instructions that have An Assignment or instructions that have been given that are been given that are not clearnot clear..

Considering Considering taking a hose line across taking a hose line across unburned fuelunburned fuel to catch the head of the to catch the head of the fire or a spot fire.fire or a spot fire.

You're starting to feel You're starting to feel fatigued, weak, fatigued, weak, light-headed or prickly.light-headed or prickly.


You took off on initial attack You took off on initial attack without without notifyingnotifying Sumpter Depot and the Sumpter Depot and the Passenger Train of the situation.Passenger Train of the situation.

You started fighting the fire without first You started fighting the fire without first checking in with the Fire Train Engineer checking in with the Fire Train Engineer or, on a larger fire, the Incident or, on a larger fire, the Incident Commander.Commander.

Fire Train OperationFire Train Operation On Duty at 9:00 AMOn Duty at 9:00 AM Check:Check:

– Hand ToolsHand Tools– Hoses and AppliancesHoses and Appliances– Pump EnginePump Engine– Water SupplyWater Supply– Motor Car EngineMotor Car Engine– Motor Car BrakesMotor Car Brakes– Coupling, etc.Coupling, etc.– Radios, including PortableRadios, including Portable

Fire Train Check List -- 1Fire Train Check List -- 1

Fuel, Water and Oil in the A-4 Motor Fuel, Water and Oil in the A-4 Motor CarCar

A-4 starts, runs and stops safelyA-4 starts, runs and stops safely Radios:Radios:

– Test radio in A-4Test radio in A-4– Bring portable radio from Yard OfficeBring portable radio from Yard Office

First Aid KitFirst Aid Kit Plenty of Drinking Water Plenty of Drinking Water Fire car tank water level – Fire car tank water level – ¾ full (Do ¾ full (Do

not fill completely)not fill completely) Fuel for pumpFuel for pump

Fire Train Check List -- 2Fire Train Check List -- 2 Gas can fullGas can full Hoses:Hoses:

– 2 – Preconnects: 100’ rolls of 1” hose, on top of 2 – Preconnects: 100’ rolls of 1” hose, on top of tank, connected to discharge ports, with nozzles.tank, connected to discharge ports, with nozzles.

– 2 – Rolls of 1 ½” hose2 – Rolls of 1 ½” hose– 4 – 100’ rolls of 1” hose4 – 100’ rolls of 1” hose

Hose Fittings:Hose Fittings:– 2 – 1 ½” x 1 ½” Gated Wyes, each with a 1” 2 – 1 ½” x 1 ½” Gated Wyes, each with a 1”

reducer, on discharge portsreducer, on discharge ports– 1 – 1 ½” x 1” Gated Wye (loose, in tool bin)1 – 1 ½” x 1” Gated Wye (loose, in tool bin)– 1 – 1 ½” x 1 ½” Gated Wye (loose, in tool bin)1 – 1 ½” x 1 ½” Gated Wye (loose, in tool bin)– 1 – 1” Nozzle (loose, in tool bin)1 – 1” Nozzle (loose, in tool bin)– 2 – 1 ½” Nozzles (loose, in tool bin)2 – 1 ½” Nozzles (loose, in tool bin)

Fire Train Check List -- 3Fire Train Check List -- 3 Hand Tools -- Note: Fire Tools are painted Hand Tools -- Note: Fire Tools are painted

red and stay with the Fire Train unless being red and stay with the Fire Train unless being used on a fire or fire related training. used on a fire or fire related training.

Caution: Caution: Tools are sharp and are to be re-Tools are sharp and are to be re-sharpened after use.sharpened after use.– 2 Shovels2 Shovels– 2 Pulaskis2 Pulaskis– 2 Hazel Hoes2 Hazel Hoes– 2 McClouds2 McClouds– 1 Brush Cutter (caution, blade is sharp)1 Brush Cutter (caution, blade is sharp)

3 – Bladder Bags, full of water, check pump 3 – Bladder Bags, full of water, check pump actionaction

3 -- Helmets 3 -- Helmets 3 -- Goggles3 -- Goggles

Fire Train Check List -- 3Fire Train Check List -- 3

Tool box with tools and additional fittingsTool box with tools and additional fittings Test run pump to assure that it starts Test run pump to assure that it starts

and runs correctlyand runs correctly– Turn on gas with valve on bowl under fuel Turn on gas with valve on bowl under fuel

tanktank– Choke is on pump panelChoke is on pump panel– Run up to 125 psiRun up to 125 psi– Test discharge ports – Caution, do NOT Test discharge ports – Caution, do NOT

charge preconnects!charge preconnects!– Run for 5 minutesRun for 5 minutes

Note: All hose was tested on June 29, 2010 to Note: All hose was tested on June 29, 2010 to 175 psi. 175 psi. Do not exceed 150 psi in use.Do not exceed 150 psi in use.

Fire Train OperationFire Train Operation Depart McEwen after Steam Excursion trainDepart McEwen after Steam Excursion train Wait at Hwy. 7 until Steam Train reaches Wait at Hwy. 7 until Steam Train reaches

Sumpter (Steam train must radio Fire Train)Sumpter (Steam train must radio Fire Train) Patrol to SumpterPatrol to Sumpter Wait at Sumpter until Steam Train crosses Wait at Sumpter until Steam Train crosses

Hwy. 7 (Steam Train must radio Fire Train)Hwy. 7 (Steam Train must radio Fire Train) Patrol to Hwy 7.Patrol to Hwy 7. Duck into siding at Hawley; wait for Steam Duck into siding at Hawley; wait for Steam

TrainTrain Repeat ProcedureRepeat Procedure

Fire Train OperationFire Train Operation Keep a lookout on both sides of the tracks Keep a lookout on both sides of the tracks

as well as between the railsas well as between the rails Watch for Watch for

– SmokeSmoke– FlameFlame– Anything that doesn’t look rightAnything that doesn’t look right– Anything that fell off the Steam TrainAnything that fell off the Steam Train

Often you’ll smell a fire before there’s Often you’ll smell a fire before there’s any visual clue.any visual clue.

If there’s a breeze, pay special attention If there’s a breeze, pay special attention to the down wind side of the track.to the down wind side of the track.

Reporting a FireReporting a Fire

Upon the discovery of a fire or smoke Upon the discovery of a fire or smoke along the right of way:along the right of way:• Contact Sumpter Depot by Radio:Contact Sumpter Depot by Radio:• ““Emergency, Emergency, Emergency. Emergency, Emergency, Emergency.

We have a fire/smoke at MP ____.”We have a fire/smoke at MP ____.”• Note: If you’re unsure of the exact mile Note: If you’re unsure of the exact mile

point, use a reference such as Sawmill point, use a reference such as Sawmill Gulch Road or Ballast.Gulch Road or Ballast.

Reporting a FireReporting a FireGive a Give a Size-UpSize-Up: Briefly describe : Briefly describe what what

you’ve foundyou’ve found, where it is and a little bit , where it is and a little bit about the about the fuel, terrain and the character fuel, terrain and the character of the fire or smoke. of the fire or smoke.

““We have a smoke fifty feet south of the We have a smoke fifty feet south of the tracks in light fuel. The smoke is light tracks in light fuel. The smoke is light gray in color and not very dense.gray in color and not very dense.

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““Flames spotted 100 feet south of the Flames spotted 100 feet south of the track in a wooded area. Smoke is dark track in a wooded area. Smoke is dark and thick.”and thick.”

Consider before actingConsider before acting

Can I reach it with a hose line?Can I reach it with a hose line? Will a fire stream be effective?Will a fire stream be effective? Is this fire/smoke growing fast?Is this fire/smoke growing fast? Where’s the weather moving it?Where’s the weather moving it?

Would hand tools be more effective?Would hand tools be more effective? And most important:And most important:

Can I take action on this fire/smoke Can I take action on this fire/smoke SAFELY?SAFELY?

As you Prepare to Take As you Prepare to Take ActionAction

Before charging into the woods with a Before charging into the woods with a hose and tools, make another Size-Up. hose and tools, make another Size-Up.

Is there more smoke?Is there more smoke? Has the color changed?Has the color changed? Is a column developing?Is a column developing? What’s the wind doing?What’s the wind doing? Report any significant change from Report any significant change from

your original Size-Upyour original Size-Up Size-Up is an ongoing processSize-Up is an ongoing process

““Chain of Command”Chain of Command”

• The line of authority through which The line of authority through which decisions are made, recommendations decisions are made, recommendations

offered, and work assignments are offered, and work assignments are given.given.

Incident Commander

Firefighter/s

Incident CommandIncident Command

As Fire Train Engineer, you are As Fire Train Engineer, you are the Incident Commander. Your the Incident Commander. Your responsibilities include:responsibilities include:

Above all, SAFETY for yourself, Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your crew, the Excursion Train your crew, the Excursion Train and the public.and the public.

Incident Command Incident Command

As Fire Train Engineer, you are the As Fire Train Engineer, you are the Incident Commander. Your Incident Commander. Your responsibilities include:responsibilities include:

Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your crew, the Excursion Train and the crew, the Excursion Train and the public.public.

Calling for additional resources.Calling for additional resources.



Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your crew, the Excursion Train and the crew, the Excursion Train and the public.public.

Calling for additional resources.Calling for additional resources. Provide regular updates by radio.Provide regular updates by radio.



Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your crew, the Excursion Train and the public.crew, the Excursion Train and the public.

Calling for additional resources.Calling for additional resources. Provide regular updates by radio.Provide regular updates by radio. Safe and Effective suppression Safe and Effective suppression

efforts.efforts.

Incident CommandIncident Command As Fire Train Engineer, you are the As Fire Train Engineer, you are the

Incident Commander. Your Incident Commander. Your responsibilities include:responsibilities include:

Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your crew, Above all, SAFETY for yourself, your crew, the Excursion Train and the public.the Excursion Train and the public.

Calling for additional resources.Calling for additional resources. Provide regular updates by radio.Provide regular updates by radio. Safe and Effective suppression efforts.Safe and Effective suppression efforts. Upon arrival of ODF, Baker County Upon arrival of ODF, Baker County

Fire, or more experienced SVRY Fire, or more experienced SVRY crews you will be relieved of your job crews you will be relieved of your job as I/C as I/C WHEW!WHEW!


Even after being relieved as Even after being relieved as Incident Commander, you’re still the Incident Commander, you’re still the Fire Train Engineer. Fire Train Engineer.

Fully cooperate with ODF and Baker Fully cooperate with ODF and Baker County crewsCounty crews

But do not leave the Fire Train until But do not leave the Fire Train until relieved by other SVRY people. relieved by other SVRY people. (Unless, of course, staying with the (Unless, of course, staying with the Fire Train would put you at risk.)Fire Train would put you at risk.)

Initial Attack -- Hand Initial Attack -- Hand ToolsTools

Small Fire – Smother with dirt.Small Fire – Smother with dirt. Establish an anchor point (usually the Establish an anchor point (usually the

track) and scratch a line along one flank.track) and scratch a line along one flank. Scrape trail down to mineral earth or rock.Scrape trail down to mineral earth or rock. Move burning or burnable materials Move burning or burnable materials

towards the fire if there’s a chance of towards the fire if there’s a chance of embers along your fire trail.embers along your fire trail.

ALWAYS work with your partner – stay in ALWAYS work with your partner – stay in visual contact. Keep an eye on each other.visual contact. Keep an eye on each other.

Incoming crews may take the other flank.Incoming crews may take the other flank. Work the flanks, not the headWork the flanks, not the head

Initial Attack -- Hand Tools Initial Attack -- Hand Tools (con’t.)(con’t.)

Eliminate limbs over or near the trail.Eliminate limbs over or near the trail. May work in conjunction with hose May work in conjunction with hose

lines.lines. Keep an eye on what the fire is Keep an eye on what the fire is

doing. doing. Watch for spot fires over the fire line.Watch for spot fires over the fire line. Work towards pinching off the fire at Work towards pinching off the fire at

the head.the head. Continue to monitor widen and Continue to monitor widen and

improve your hand line. improve your hand line. All fires must be trailed before being All fires must be trailed before being

left as “Safe”.left as “Safe”.

Initial Attack -- Hose Initial Attack -- Hose LinesLines

Fire must be close enough to track to reach Fire must be close enough to track to reach with hoses. (Lobbing water at a fire is not with hoses. (Lobbing water at a fire is not only ineffective, it can spread the fire.)only ineffective, it can spread the fire.)

Be prepared to quickly deploy hose and Be prepared to quickly deploy hose and nozzle.nozzle.

Establish an Anchor Point (usually the Establish an Anchor Point (usually the track)track)

Work a flank towards the head of the fire.Work a flank towards the head of the fire. Use a 30º fog directed at the base of the Use a 30º fog directed at the base of the

flamesflames Aim water at flaming material or just ahead Aim water at flaming material or just ahead

of advancing flamesof advancing flames

Initial Attack with Hose Initial Attack with Hose Lines Lines (Con’t.)(Con’t.)

Apply water parallel with fire line or Apply water parallel with fire line or directed back into the fire.directed back into the fire.

Additional crews may use hand tools on Additional crews may use hand tools on the other flank. Watch out for them!the other flank. Watch out for them!

Continue Size-Up:Continue Size-Up:– What and the fire and smoke doingWhat and the fire and smoke doing– What is the wind doingWhat is the wind doing– Report any changes by radioReport any changes by radio

Watch for Spot FiresWatch for Spot Fires

Firefighting SafetyFirefighting Safety As in Railroading, Safety is your As in Railroading, Safety is your

Number One Priority in Firefighting.Number One Priority in Firefighting. When swinging a tool, stay six to ten When swinging a tool, stay six to ten

feet from other firefighters.feet from other firefighters. Become familiar with the Become familiar with the Ten Standard Ten Standard

Firefighting Orders Firefighting Orders and and Watch Out Watch Out Situations.Situations.

Always work with your partner. Stay Always work with your partner. Stay togethertogether

Keep a radio with you or your partner.Keep a radio with you or your partner. Provide updates to Sumpter Depot and Provide updates to Sumpter Depot and

the Steam Train.the Steam Train.

Firefighting Safety Firefighting Safety (Con’t.)(Con’t.)

Advise incoming crews of your current Advise incoming crews of your current size-up and all known hazards.size-up and all known hazards.

Know your physical abilities and limits.Know your physical abilities and limits.– Make a reasonable effort to control the fireMake a reasonable effort to control the fire– But, don’t risk going down and requiring But, don’t risk going down and requiring

rescue.rescue. Bring drinking water – LOTS of it!Bring drinking water – LOTS of it! In the excitement, follow all SVRY In the excitement, follow all SVRY

Safety Rules.Safety Rules.– Make sure the Fire Train is secured Make sure the Fire Train is secured – Make sure the Steam Train knows your Make sure the Steam Train knows your

locationlocation

Larger FiresLarger Fires In the early stages, fire doubles in size In the early stages, fire doubles in size

every minute. Efficient initial attack can every minute. Efficient initial attack can prevent small fires from becoming large prevent small fires from becoming large fires. But, sometimes fires. But, sometimes stuffstuff happens. happens. When it does, keep calm and be ready to When it does, keep calm and be ready to deal with a larger fire. deal with a larger fire.

You may find a fire you cannot deal with You may find a fire you cannot deal with directly.directly.– Burning too hotBurning too hot– Moving too fastMoving too fast– Don’t feel equipped to attack it safelyDon’t feel equipped to attack it safely

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Larger FiresLarger Fires Notify Sumpter Depot of your situation and Notify Sumpter Depot of your situation and

to order additional resources (HELP!) if to order additional resources (HELP!) if there’s any doubt you can’t handle a fire.there’s any doubt you can’t handle a fire.

You can still provide valuable size-up You can still provide valuable size-up information:information:– From a safe vantage point upwind from the fireFrom a safe vantage point upwind from the fire– After making sure the Fire Train is parked safely.After making sure the Fire Train is parked safely.– To Sumpter Depot and incoming crews.To Sumpter Depot and incoming crews.

Once ODF and/or Baker County crews arrive, Once ODF and/or Baker County crews arrive, make contact and tell them all you know make contact and tell them all you know about the incident, including any hazards.about the incident, including any hazards.

Larger FiresLarger Fires ODF or Baker County may give you a new ODF or Baker County may give you a new

assignment. assignment. The Fire Train Engineer remains responsible The Fire Train Engineer remains responsible

for the Fire Train until relieved by SVRY for the Fire Train until relieved by SVRY people. Advise incoming crews of this fact.people. Advise incoming crews of this fact.

The Incident Command System (ICS) may be The Incident Command System (ICS) may be implemented and SVRY personnel may be implemented and SVRY personnel may be part of a Joint Command.part of a Joint Command.

It’s likely that SVRY crews and the Fire Train It’s likely that SVRY crews and the Fire Train will be released from the fire once sufficient will be released from the fire once sufficient ODF and Baker County crews arrive.ODF and Baker County crews arrive.

Excursion Train Excursion Train ProceduresProcedures

The Number One priority is passenger The Number One priority is passenger and train crew safety.and train crew safety.

Next is securing the equipment and Next is securing the equipment and keeping it in a safe location.keeping it in a safe location.

If a fire or smoke is spotted by the If a fire or smoke is spotted by the Excursion Train, report it and give a Size-Excursion Train, report it and give a Size-Up as per instructions for the Fire Train.Up as per instructions for the Fire Train.

It may be necessary to back up to stay in It may be necessary to back up to stay in a safe zone. a safe zone. Notify the Fire Train of Notify the Fire Train of this move. Be sure to have a this move. Be sure to have a qualified crew member “watching qualified crew member “watching the shove.”the shove.”


Notify Sumpter Depot of the Size-up, Notify Sumpter Depot of the Size-up, your location, and whether you’re your location, and whether you’re continuing or reversing. continuing or reversing.

Firefighting operations take priority Firefighting operations take priority over passenger operations.over passenger operations.

However, if the steam train is caught However, if the steam train is caught between the fire train and the fire, the between the fire train and the fire, the steam train must be allowed to get to steam train must be allowed to get to safety.safety.– Even if it keeps the Fire Train from the fireEven if it keeps the Fire Train from the fire– Good communication is criticalGood communication is critical..


Excursion Train crew members, who Excursion Train crew members, who are not needed to safely operate this are not needed to safely operate this train may be released by the train may be released by the Conductor to join firefighting efforts. Conductor to join firefighting efforts.

Secure the train in a safe location – Secure the train in a safe location – usually either the McEwen or usually either the McEwen or Sumpter depot.Sumpter depot.

Keep Sumpter Depot advised of all Keep Sumpter Depot advised of all movements, size-ups and crew movements, size-ups and crew releases.releases.

Maintain communication with the Fire Maintain communication with the Fire Train until tied up.Train until tied up.

SVRY Fire SupportSVRY Fire Support

Sumpter Depot: Sumpter Depot: – Relay point for radio traffic from Fire Train.Relay point for radio traffic from Fire Train.– Report ALL fires to ODFReport ALL fires to ODF– Possible end point for Steam Train that dayPossible end point for Steam Train that day– Keep passengers informed of situation Keep passengers informed of situation

McEwen Depot:McEwen Depot:– Backup relay pointBackup relay point– Possible end point for Steam Train Possible end point for Steam Train – Inform passengersInform passengers– Staging area for SVRY resourcesStaging area for SVRY resources

SVRY Fire SupportSVRY Fire Support

McEwen Yard:McEwen Yard:– Monitor radio and relay information as Monitor radio and relay information as

necessarynecessary– Additional firefightersAdditional firefighters– Additional hose, tools and equipmentAdditional hose, tools and equipment– Bring WATER for fire crewsBring WATER for fire crews– May need to bring May need to bring PhoenixPhoenix

After the FireAfter the Fire

Once contained, fires must be Once contained, fires must be completely trailed. completely trailed. – ODF will give the particularsODF will give the particulars– Usually 3’ wide to mineral earth or rockUsually 3’ wide to mineral earth or rock– Right to the edges of the burnRight to the edges of the burn– With no unburned material inside the With no unburned material inside the

perimeterperimeter– With no overhanging limbs or brush.With no overhanging limbs or brush.

The Incident Commander or SVRY The Incident Commander or SVRY official will release the Fire Train.official will release the Fire Train.

After the FireAfter the Fire After being released, the Fire Train After being released, the Fire Train

Crew must:Crew must:– Clean, dry, inspect and roll hoseClean, dry, inspect and roll hose– Clean, inspect and sharpen hand toolsClean, inspect and sharpen hand tools– Check and Replenish fuels and lubricantsCheck and Replenish fuels and lubricants– Refill the water tankRefill the water tank– Clean and refill bladder bagsClean and refill bladder bags– Clean hose appliancesClean hose appliances– Clean and inspect motor car and trailerClean and inspect motor car and trailer– Inventory equipment and replace as Inventory equipment and replace as

neededneeded

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Places for Fires to Places for Fires to Start Start

Besides in the Besides in the ForestForest The Excursion TrainThe Excursion Train

Station PlatformsStation Platforms Back ShopBack Shop Oil HouseOil House Car ShopCar Shop Restoration ShopRestoration Shop Any car with a stove (Cabeese, Any car with a stove (Cabeese,

Coaches)Coaches) Wood YardWood Yard Anywhere on the groundsAnywhere on the grounds

Potential Sources Potential Sources Include:Include:

Sparks from the HeislerSparks from the Heisler Careless SmokersCareless Smokers Linseed oil soaked ragsLinseed oil soaked rags Welding and Cutting MetalWelding and Cutting Metal Over-firing car heatersOver-firing car heaters Electrical problemsElectrical problems Sparks from mechanical sourcesSparks from mechanical sources

Basically Anytime You Basically Anytime You MixMix

Fuel +Fuel + Oxygen +Oxygen + Heat =Heat =

FIREFIRE

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