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Brush Fire Brush Fire PreparednessPreparedness

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Tactics, strategy and common resources Tactics, strategy and common resources found on wildland fires.found on wildland fires.

April 2010April 2010

Disclaimer and IntentDisclaimer and Intent

Like all fire fighting operations, wildland fire control and suppression is inherently dangerous.

This presentation is designed to increase fire fighter safety and awareness at local brush fire incidents in the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is not designed to teach in-depth and/or complex wildland fire suppression techniques, skills or tactics, nor replace National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standardized training.

The overall intent of this presentation is to promote the safe operations of structural fire crews responding to initial attack wildland fires which have the potential to increase into complex fire incidents requiring multiple fire agency resources. This training can be used on an individual, company or department-wide basis.

Responding AgenciesResponding AgenciesMany different agencies and resources are available or may respond to assist Many different agencies and resources are available or may respond to assist

with a wildland fire.with a wildland fire.

Agencies who respond to these incidents include:Agencies who respond to these incidents include:

Local Fire DepartmentsLocal Fire Departments

Arizona State Forestry DivisionArizona State Forestry Division (previously “AZ State Land Department”) (previously “AZ State Land Department”)

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA):Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): including Gila River, Salt River, including Gila River, Salt River, Pima/Maricopa.Pima/Maricopa.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

U.S. Forest ServiceU.S. Forest Service – Tonto NF (northeast of valley) and Prescott NF (north – Tonto NF (northeast of valley) and Prescott NF (north and west of valley).and west of valley).

Arizona State Forestry Arizona State Forestry DivisionDivision

Responders include:

• Fire Managers

• Brush engines

• Hand Crews

• Helicopters

• Fixed wing aircraft

Responsible for fire management on state lands and private lands outside city limits or fire district boundaries.

Additionally, ASFD can assist local fire department with crews, aircraft and other fire suppression resources.

Bureau of Land Bureau of Land ManagementManagement

Responders include:

• Fire Managers

• Brush engines

• Hand Crews

• Helicopters

• Fixed wing aircraft

Responsible for fire management on federal lands belonging to the Bureau of Land Management.

U.S. Forest ServiceU.S. Forest ServiceResponders include:

• Fire Managers

• Brush engines

• Hand Crews

• Helicopters

• Fixed wing aircraft

Responsible for fire management on federal lands belonging to the U.S. Forest Service. The Prescott & Tonto National Forests both border areas of the valley.

Bureau of Indian AffairsBureau of Indian Affairs

Responders include:

• Fire Managers

• Brush engines

• Hand Crews

• Helicopters

• Fixed wing aircraft

Responsible for fire management on sovereign tribal lands under the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Resource TypesResource Types

Cedar Fire, San Diego, CA 2003

Phoenix Regional SOP Vol. Phoenix Regional SOP Vol. 22

202.15 Revised 10/99202.15 Revised 10/99

Standard CAD ResourcesStandard CAD Resources

STILL BrushSTILL Brush = = 1 Engine, 1 Brush1 Engine, 1 Brush

BRUSH assignmentBRUSH assignment = = 2 E, 2 BR, 2 E, 2 BR, Tender (Tanker), BC.Tender (Tanker), BC.

BRUSH 1 AlarmBRUSH 1 Alarm = = 5 E, 4 BR, 2 Tenders 5 E, 4 BR, 2 Tenders (Tankers), 2 BC, U, RH, R-41, SDC, NDC.(Tankers), 2 BC, U, RH, R-41, SDC, NDC.

BRUSH 2 AlarmBRUSH 2 Alarm = = 4 E, 4 BR, 3 Tenders 4 E, 4 BR, 3 Tenders (Tankers), CV, 2 U, R-41, RH, 6 BC.(Tankers), CV, 2 U, R-41, RH, 6 BC.

Type 1 engineType 1 engineCapabilities for a wildland fire:

• Stationary pump

• Typically 500 gallons of water in the Phoenix metro area.

• Not off-road capable

• Limited or no wildland fire hand tools

Type 3 enginesType 3 engines

Capabilities on a wildland fire:

• Stationary AND pump-and-roll

• Typically 500 gallons

• Off-road capable and usually four wheel drive

• Class A foam

• Wildland fire tools

Goodyear FD Type 3 engine

Surprise FD Type 3 engine

Type 6 enginesType 6 enginesTypical “brush truck” in the automatic aid system.

Capabilities on a wildland fire:

• Pump-and-roll as well as stationary pumping

• Around 250+ gallons of water

• Off-road capable and typically four wheel drive

• Class A Foam

• Wildland fire tools

Water Tenders Water Tenders

NIMS compliance: A TENDER has WHEELS, not WINGS.

Hand CrewsHand CrewsLocal crews generally considered Type 2 crews.

Capabilities on wildland fires:

• Fire line construction

• Chain saws and hand tools

• Burnout operations

• Work with engines

• Mop up

Note: Arizona Forestry has inmate fire crews stationed in the west valley at the Lewis and Perryville prison complexes.

Hot Shot CrewHot Shot CrewSpecialized hand crew capable of complex fire line assignments.

Capable of assignments more complex than type 2 crews are designed for. Hotshot crews are a national fire fighting resource, and respond across the country providing

suppression capabilities. They are a full-time fire crew with extensive wildland fire experience.

Single Engine Air Tanker Single Engine Air Tanker (“SEAT”)(“SEAT”)

SEAT drop video (click)

Heavy Air TankerHeavy Air Tanker

NIMS Compliance: A “TANKER” has WINGS.

Heavy air tanker drop video (click)

Type 1 HelicopterType 1 Helicopter

A national resource, Type 1 (Heavy) helicopter with water drop capabilities.

Type 3 HelicoptersType 3 Helicopters

Local Police helicopters with fire fighting bucket capabilities.

Additional InformationAdditional Information Contact your department members of the Contact your department members of the

Central Arizona Wildland Response TeamCentral Arizona Wildland Response Team, , which includes most valley fire departments, which includes most valley fire departments, for additional information or training.for additional information or training.

Website Links (click):

CAWRT East

CAWRT West