2010 Annual Fire Refresher. Situational Awareness.

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2010 Annual Fire Refresher

Situational Awareness

 Current and forecasted winds  Night operations  Steep slopes  Diseased or bug-kill areas  Number and height of hazard trees  Anticipated burn-down time  Potential for trees to domino

Situational Awareness

 Trees burning for any period of time  High risk tree species (rot and shallow roots)  Numerous downed trees  Dead, broken, or burning tops and limbs overhead  Accumulation of downed limbs  Absence of needles, bark, or limbs  Leaning or hung-up trees

 Eliminate the hazards with qualified sawyers, blasters/explosives, or heavy equipment  Avoid hazards by designating “No Work Zones” (flag, sign and map)  Modify suppression tactics or fireline location to avoid high risk areas  Post lookouts to help secure high risk areas  Use road/traffic controls in high risk areas  Fireproof potential hazard trees to prevent ignition  Keep clear of bucket drops near trees/snags  Reposition firefighters to secure areas in response to high winds forecast  Provide timely feedback to others regarding any hazard trees

 It is much harder to evaluate small trees because there are many of them and their stability is not as apparent as with large trees.  When ever committing to an area for any reason asses the entire area for risk from unstable trees.

 In addition to suppression and mop-up operations, firefighters should assess, control and monitor hazard trees along roads and when selecting break areas or campsites.

Jeff McDonnell Kamloops Fire Centre British Columbia Forest Service