SCENERIO 2

1000 Hour fire weather forecast for:

Saturday May 2nd, 2009

Dry weather will continue to hold over the area today

Fire activity will remain high. The past couple of days have shown several fires start in the area which grew quickly, burning surface and ground fuels. Fire sizes were held to 4 acres or less with considerable mop-up.

Long Range outlook: Dry weather will continue for the next 3-4 days, with Wednesday showing the best chance for precip.

TODAY:• Temperature: 75-80 F• Relative Humidity: 20-25 %• Winds: S-SW, 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20

FILL IN FIRST PAGE OF INCIDENT ORGANIZER

VERY HIGH.

1300 Hours – AP2 Takes off for patrol

flight

1345 Hours – Dispatch tones your Department for a fire along a power-line

reported by AP2

You turn onto the nearest road and

observe the column near a residential area

1355 HOURS… you arrive on scene

First Firefighters to scout the fire report

back….

Some pockets of heavy fuels are burning

between the power-line and residential area

Surface and ground fuels are burning along

head and flanks

1355 Hours – Resources Responding• Forest Ranger• 2 State Patrol trucks• Your towns FD and Ambulance• 2 area towns with structural engines• 3 area towns with forestry units and crews• Helicopter on stand-by – ETA 1.5 hours if requested

Approximately 760 feet

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In groups – work on the Incident

Organizer

UNITS RESPONDING

AVAILABLE

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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Location/AssignmentNo. of People

At 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 People

At 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

1530 Hours – Helicopter arrives and starts

bucket drops

1900 Hours – Fire growth is stopped, mop-up extends into the following day and a half

1355 HOURS… you arrive on scene

At this point you knew you needed additional units and you should have started to

form the organizational

structure to handle them

Incident Commander

Operations Logistics

Safety

First Firefighters to attack the fire report back….

As additional units arrived on scene,

accountability and safety needed to be established.

Incident Commander

Operations Finance

Safety

Division

Staging

Division Structure Protection

Logistics

Medical

1530 Hours – Helicopter arrives and starts bucket

drops

By this time it is obvious that this Incident will extend

into the next day – Organizational Structure

and planning should reflect this.

Incident Commander

Operations Planning Finance

Information

Logistics

Division Division Structure Protection Air Ops

Service SupportStaging

Comm.

Medical

Food

Supply

Safety