1. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA The Safety Officer on Wildland Fires: An American Perspective Richard J. Mangan Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

2. Firefighting: A Dangerous Business

4. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA American Fire Safety Training

5. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA American Fire Safety Training Basic Training Basic Training

6. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA American Fire Safety Training Basic Training Basic Training Annual Refresher Annual Refresher

7. 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

8. 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

9. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities

10. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities

11. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers

12. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers –Vehicle Accidents

13. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers –Vehicle Accidents –Heart Attacks

14. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers –Vehicle Accidents –Heart Attacks –Aircraft Accidents

15. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA U.S. Fire Fatalities 133 Fatalities –Burnovers –Vehicle Accidents –Heart Attacks –Aircraft Accidents –Miscellaneous

16. Incident Command System (ICS)

17. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer

18. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer * A Principal Advisor * A Principal Advisor to the Incident Commander to the Incident Commander

19. 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?

20. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels

21. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor

22. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor –100+ Firefighters

23. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor –100+ Firefighters –Engines/Tankers

24. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor –100+ Firefighters –Engines/Tankers –Bull Dozers

25. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Prior Experience Levels Minimum: Division Supervisor –100+ Firefighters –Engines/Tankers –Bull Dozers –Helicopters

26. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer : Specialized Training Requirements

27. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer : Specialized Training Requirements 32 Hour Course

28. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer : Specialized Training Requirements 32 Hour Course National Standard

29. 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

30. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified

31. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests

32. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests Simulated Exercises

33. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests Simulated Exercises Task Book on Fires under Mentor

34. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Safety Officer: Fully Qualified Written Tests Simulated Exercises Task Book on Fires under Mentor Yearly Fitness Test

35. 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

36. Roles & Responsibilities

37. Input to Operational Planning Input to Operational Planning

38. Roles & Responsibilities Input to Operational Planning Input to Operational Planning Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions

39. Roles & Responsibilities Input to Operational Planning Input to Operational Planning Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Safety Oversight Safety Oversight

40. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Operational Planning Input

41. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Operational Planning Input 12 0r 24 Hour Periods 12 0r 24 Hour Periods

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns

46. Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior

47. Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior Escape Routes Escape Routes

48. Operational Planning: Safety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire Behavior Extreme Fire Behavior Escape Routes Escape Routes Safety Zones Safety Zones

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. 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

54. Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions

55. Design Out the Hazard Design Out the Hazard

56. Mitigation of Hazardous Conditions Design Out the Hazard Design Out the Hazard Use Warning Devices Use Warning Devices

57. 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

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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

61. Making the Firefighter’s World Safe

62. The Effective Safety Officer….

63. Safety Oversight

64. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Transportation Transportation –Drivers Qualified –Duty Hours –Speed Limits –Vehicle Maintenance –Hazards Briefing

65. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Air Operations Air Operations –Multiple Aircraft –Rotary & Fixed Wing –Base of Operations –Pilot Fatigue

66. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Incident Base Camps Incident Base Camps –Mobile Kitchens –Portable Toilets –Power Generators –Gray Water Disposal

67. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Personnel Factors Personnel Factors –Hours/Days worked –Fatigue –Injuries/Illnesses

68. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Areas of Concern Burnout Operations Burnout Operations Timber Falling Timber Falling Structure Protection Structure Protection

69. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA Limits of Authority

70. 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.

71. 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

72. The American Safety Officer

73. Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA