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initial and extended attack........... 3
arriving at the fire scene …......... 4
initial attack safety checklist …... 5
fire orders …................................. 6
watchout situations …................. 7
LCES checklist …......................... 8
appropriate response ............ 9
going to extended attack..............11
type 3 positions........................... 12
incident action plan contents...... 15
type 3 briefing agenda …....... 16
spike camps …....................... 17
fence cutting............................... 18
vehicle and structure fires ….. 19
after action review ….........…... 20
gps requirements ….................... 22
out of area assignments …......... 23
fireline pack items …................... 24
international phonetic alphabet...25
• the fire has not been contained by the initial attack resources
dispatched to the fire and there is no estimate of containment or control
and;
• the fire will not be contained within the initial attack management
objectives established for that area.
extended attack
Suppression activity for a wildfire that has not been contained or controlled by
initial attack or contingency forces and for which more firefighting resources are
arriving, en route, or being ordered by the initial attack incident commander. At this
point a transition from initial attack to a Type 3 team will happen.
remember:
fire orders
watchout situations
LCES
review and use the checklist while enroute to the fire, after the
control action has been done, and whenever there is a change in
fireline conditions or predicted conditions
fire orders
watchout situations
1 fire not scouted and sized up
12 cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can
LCES checklist
briefing:
• all personnel need to be informed, updated throughout the operational
period
• preplanned LCES
• adhere to tactical guidelines
lookout/communications
• experienced, competent and trusted individuals
• communications – radios, frequencies, backups, checkins
• map, weather kit, watch
• knowledge of personnel locations
• established LCES for lookouts: good vantage point and safe location
escape routes
• more than one escape route
• scouted: soils, rocks, steepness, vegetation
• time: slowest person, fatigue, temperature, time of day
• marked: day and night
• away from the head of fire
safety zones
• survivable without fire shelter
• natural: clean burn, water, rocks
• man-made: constructed sites, roads, clearcuts
• vehicle for escape
• scouted: size and hazards
• close enough considering escape time, consider anticipated rate of
spread
• large enough: consider number of people, consider fuels/flame length
• terrain, avoid saddles, chutes, box canyons
• avoid hazardous terrain, snags, rolling rock
1 initial dispatch: dispatch will report what they get from the initial caller which
is usually limited to general location and type. BE THINKING:
2 first visual: upon first visual contact with a new fire, relay the following
information to dispatch over the radio:
3 initial attack:
1. determine what type and number of resources will be needed for safe
suppression of wildfire and place order through dispatch.
2. keep dispatch informed of fire status, change in conditions or
personnel, on an hourly basis or more often as the need arises
be thinking
• What are your objectives and tactics? - Do they need to be revisited?
• Resources: more resources, 2:1 work/rest, 14 day limits, air resources,
shifts, assignments, contracts, resource advisor
• Cost share: for fires involving state/private lands inform the FMO that
the fire has gone to extended attack, so he can develop a cost share
agreement with the state
• Can you maintain span of control? Order additional positions if needed
• Logistics: meals, water, toilets, garbage bags, fuel truck, camp
• Rehab needs: resource advisor
• Demob: travel time, priorities, lost or damaged replacements
• Media
• Dispatch: update
• Weather: current and expected. GET SPOT WEATHER FORECAST
IF YOU GO MULTIDAY
• Medical plan
• What is over the next hill?
• LCES review extended attack safety checklist in fireline handbook
Type 3 Incident Commander (ICT3) will not serve concurrently as a single resource
boss or have any non incident related responsibilities. Not all Type 3 incidents
require a full complement of individuals at the command and general staff
positions. The ICT3 is expected to establish the appropriate organizational
structure for each incident as based on complexity and span of control.
1 operations: works with DIVS to gather information and formulate the tactical
plan that is needed. Assigns the following positions depending on complexity:
• Situation Unit Leader: gather incident data and post, request spot wx
• Field observer: map fire and critical features (safety zones, helispots,
structures, etc) collect fire weather and behavior intel, assist in
preparing maps, report safety hazards
3 logistics: responsible for establishing fire camp along with providing supplies
in support of the incident. May perform the following or assign as needed:
• Base Camp manager: ensures that all facilities are set up and
functioning properly (ie: food, sleeping, sanitation facilities)
4 finance: responsible for all financial and administrative aspects of the incident.
(when possible, assign duties to qualified and/or local district personnel)
• Equipment time recorder: oversee and record time for all equipment
assigned. Ensure all contract equipment has been inspected
Not all of these positions need to be filled, but their duties may
need to be assigned to personnel on the incident
1. Incident Objective
2. Organization assignment list
3. Division assignment
4. Fire weather special forecast request
5. Incident radio communications plan
6. Safety message
7. Medical plan
8. Incident Action plan safety analysis
9. Air operations summary
10.Maps
11.Unit Log
1. Objectives
2. High cost items (aircraft, contractors, etc)
3. Need for cost share agreement
4. Review complexity analysis
5. Local support (logistics, time keeper, camp, etc)
6. Delegation of authority
7. Use of local resources
Food: Camp:
20 dinners 4 bars handsoap
20 breakfasts 8 rolls paper
20 lunches towels
coffee 4 wash basins
gatorade 1 roll of plastic
juice 2 rolls fiber tape
fresh fruit first aid supplies
8 cubies toilet paper
4 cases MREs garbage bags
rope or cord
Fireline items:
Batteries - radio and headlamp
Extra handtools
Chainsaw gas
Bar oil
Saw files
Pumps
Pump gas
Hose
Fittings
Fuel - pumps (5 gal/2 hours of operation)
saws (1 gal/4 hours of operation and 1
quart oil/4 hours)
fence cutting
During suppression operations it is sometimes necessary to breach a fence to gain
access to and/or egress from a fire
• If cutting the fence is necessary, find a location that fits the current
needs of the incident. Consider an area where the posts are wide
enough to allow large equipment through
• SAFETY NOTE: Stand on the short side of the wire being cut, as
the tension of the wire may cause it to "spring back". Ensure all
other personnel and equipment are clear. Wear leather gloves,
eye protection, and a long sleeve shirt at a minimum
• If cutting a locked gate is necessary, attempt to cut the chain link where
the lock is attached, or the closest available link. Try to avoid cutting
the lock if possible. This allows the lock and chain to be re-used.
Document the location (GPS if available), unit ID, and action taken
on Unit Log for future incident needs.
structure fire:
• Assist with water supply
communications:
• between dispatch and fire
• between assigned resources on fire
• frequencies correctly assigned for geographical area
resources assigned:
• adequate initial attack force? timelines of ordering and response
• initial resource assignments appropriate
• assigned resources relevant to the fire situation
• resource performance evaluation
logistics/support:
• response times
• problems moving personnel around on fire
• supplies - food, water and equipment
tactics/strategy:
• methods employed for IA
• effectiveness of IA
• mop up
• modified suppression tactics (monitoring, light hand, limited
suppression, etc)
safety concerns:
• close calls - fire activity, dangerous situations, snags, rolling materials,
air drops, etc
• protective gear
• tactical considerations based on LCES, 10 standard orders and 18
watch outs
demobilization:
• personnel and equipment released at appropriate time
• dispatch notified
• fire status (out, monitoring, etc)
• rehab needed or completed
• reports completed (fire, performance ratings, time, etc)
4. GPS should be set to NAD 83 for fire reports and ground resources
• Reporting location?
• Reporting time?
• Don't forget red bag, PPE, crew boss kit, radio, phone, etc
• Gear weight limit is 65 pounds. 45 for red bag and 20 for web gear.
Airlines usually have a maximum weight of 50 lbs per bag, total of 100
pounds for 2 bags
red bag:
notes