Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA The Safety Officer on Wildland Fires: An American Perspective Richard J. Mangan Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA
Firefighting: A Dangerous Business
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA American Fire Safety Training
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA American Fire Safety Training Basic Training Basic Training
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA American Fire Safety Training Basic Training Basic Training Annual Refresher Annual Refresher
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA American Fire Safety Training Basic Training Basic Training Annual Refresher Annual Refresher 10 SFO/18 SSWO 10 SFO/18 SSWO
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA American Fire Safety Training Basic Training Basic Training Annual Refresher Annual Refresher 10 SFO/18 SSWO 10 SFO/18 SSWO LCES LCES
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers –Vehicle Accidents
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers –Vehicle Accidents –Heart Attacks
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers –Vehicle Accidents –Heart Attacks –Aircraft Accidents
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers –Vehicle Accidents –Heart Attacks –Aircraft Accidents –Miscellaneous
Incident Command System (ICS)
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer * A Principal Advisor * A Principal Advisor to the Incident Commander to the Incident Commander
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer * A Principal Advisor * A Principal Advisor to the Incident Commander to the Incident Commander * What Experience, Training, Quals? * Responsibilities?
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor –100+ Firefighters
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor –100+ Firefighters –Engines/Tankers
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor –100+ Firefighters –Engines/Tankers –Bull Dozers
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor –100+ Firefighters –Engines/Tankers –Bull Dozers –Helicopters
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer : Specialized Training Requirements
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer : Specialized Training Requirements 32 Hour Course
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer : Specialized Training Requirements 32 Hour Course National Standard
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer : Specialized Training Requirements 32 Hour Course National Standard Course Material: –Risk Management –Hazard Mitigation –Risk Hazard Analysis –General Safety Operations –Accident Investigation
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests Simulated Exercises
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests Simulated Exercises Task Book on Fires under Mentor
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests Simulated Exercises Task Book on Fires under Mentor Yearly Fitness Test
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests Simulated Exercises Task Book on Fires under Mentor Yearly Fitness Test Currency Requirement
Roles & Responsibilities
Input to Operational Planning Input to Operational Planning
Roles & Responsibilities Input to Operational Planning Input to Operational Planning Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions
Roles & Responsibilities Input to Operational Planning Input to Operational Planning Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Safety Oversight Safety Oversight
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Operational Planning Input
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Operational Planning Input 12 0r 24 Hour Periods 12 0r 24 Hour Periods
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Operational Planning Input 12 0r 24 Hour Periods 12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and Tactics Strategies and Tactics
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Operational Planning Input 12 0r 24 Hour Periods 12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and Tactics Strategies and Tactics Specific Areas and Actions Specific Areas and Actions
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Operational Planning Input 12 0r 24 Hour Periods 12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and Tactics Strategies and Tactics Specific Areas and Actions Specific Areas and Actions Team Effort Team Effort
Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns
Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior
Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior Escape Routes Escape Routes
Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior Escape Routes Escape Routes Safety Zones Safety Zones
Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior Escape Routes Escape Routes Safety Zones Safety Zones On-the-ground Hazards: On-the-ground Hazards: –Falling Snags –Rolling Rocks –Poisonous snakes
Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior Escape Routes Escape Routes Safety Zones Safety Zones On-the-ground Hazards: On-the-ground Hazards: –Falling Snags –Rolling Rocks –Poisonous snakes Transportation
Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior Escape Routes Escape Routes Safety Zones Safety Zones On-the-ground Hazards: On-the-ground Hazards: –Falling Snags –Rolling Rocks –Poisonous snakes Transportation Medical Care and Evacuation
Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior Escape Routes Escape Routes Safety Zones Safety Zones On-the-ground Hazards: On-the-ground Hazards: –Falling Snags –Rolling Rocks –Poisonous snakes Transportation Medical Care and Evacuation Other Unique Hazards and Risks: –Powerlines –Drug Labs –Mine Shafts
Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions
Design Out the Hazard Design Out the Hazard
Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Design Out the Hazard Design Out the Hazard Use Warning Devices Use Warning Devices
Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Design Out the Hazard Design Out the Hazard Use Warning Devices Use Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/Risk Avoid the Hazard/Risk
Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Design Out the Hazard Design Out the Hazard Use Warning Devices Use Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/Risk Avoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety Devices Use Safety Devices
Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Design Out the Hazard Design Out the Hazard Use Warning Devices Use Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/Risk Avoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety Devices Use Safety Devices Implement Special Procedures Implement Special Procedures
Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Design Out the Hazard Design Out the Hazard Use Warning Devices Use Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/Risk Avoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety Devices Use Safety Devices Implement Special Procedures Implement Special Procedures Reduce Firefighter Exposure Reduce Firefighter Exposure
Making the Firefighter’s World Safe
The Effective Safety Officer….
Safety Oversight
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Transportation Transportation –Drivers Qualified –Duty Hours –Speed Limits –Vehicle Maintenance –Hazards Briefing
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Air Operations Air Operations –Multiple Aircraft –Rotary & Fixed Wing –Base of Operations –Pilot Fatigue
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Incident Base Camps Incident Base Camps –Mobile Kitchens –Portable Toilets –Power Generators –Gray Water Disposal
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Personnel Factors Personnel Factors –Hours/Days worked –Fatigue –Injuries/Illnesses
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Burnout Operations Burnout Operations Timber Falling Timber Falling Structure Protection Structure Protection
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Limits of Authority
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Limits of Authority ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives, NOT taking away individual responsibility for safety. ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives, NOT taking away individual responsibility for safety.
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Limits of Authority ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives, NOT taking away individual responsibility for safety. ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives, NOT taking away individual responsibility for safety. Over-ride normal chain-of-command only when there is an IMMEDIATE threat to Life or risk of serious injury Over-ride normal chain-of-command only when there is an IMMEDIATE threat to Life or risk of serious injury
The American Safety Officer
Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA