CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn

School of Forest Resources and School of Forest Resources and ConservationConservation

Forest Ecology and Management

2011

Leda Kobziar Instructor

Interagency Basic RX Fire Course Training Interagency Basic RX Fire Course Training Manual Chapter 10Manual Chapter 10

Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns

bull Planning amp Evaluation

bull Ignition suppression

bull Mop up

bull Declaring the fire ldquooutrdquo

Why plan

ldquoGood judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgmentrdquo (Will Rogers)

ldquoYou can no more get to where you donrsquot know where yoursquore going than you got to where you think you are from where you donrsquot know where yoursquove beenrdquo (John Bethea)

Preclude bad judgment and a loss of perspective using careful well-thought out planninghellipDonrsquot get stuck playing the Blues

Yoursquore outside of the burn

unit

Planning is useless unless itrsquos well-communicated to everyone involved

OBJECTIVES of this unit

1) Identify the key elements to be addressed in every burn plan

2) Write clear and measurable objectives for specific burns

3) Describe the contingency plan elements for an escaped prescribed fire in Florida

4) Develop a prescription which meets legal requirements landowner directives and best management practices for Florida

5) Execute an evaluation for a prescribed burn

Planning and Evaluation

bull Should be done before season beginsbull First develop prescriptions for each unit

yoursquod like to burn

ldquoA written statement defining the range of conditions of temperature humidity wind direction and speed fuel moisture atmospheric stability soil moisture and geographical area under which a fire will be ignited andor allowed to burn in order to obtain given objectivesrdquo

bull Everyone on burn should review the prescription

14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions

1) Purpose and Objectives2) Description of Burn Unit3) Map Of burn Unit4) Weather Factors5) Safety6) Fuel Conditions7) Season and Time of Day8) Smoke Screening9) Publicity10) Legal Requirements11) Firing Plan12) Equipment and Personnel13) Contingencies Control and MopUp Declaring Fire Out14) EvaluationMonitoring

1 Purpose and Objectives

bull Purpose- established by the landowner Why burn

bull Objectives- benchmarks which serve as indicators of the results of each prescribed burn Objectives should be measurable

bull Helps in operations public relations and to evaluate the success of the burn

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns

bull Planning amp Evaluation

bull Ignition suppression

bull Mop up

bull Declaring the fire ldquooutrdquo

Why plan

ldquoGood judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgmentrdquo (Will Rogers)

ldquoYou can no more get to where you donrsquot know where yoursquore going than you got to where you think you are from where you donrsquot know where yoursquove beenrdquo (John Bethea)

Preclude bad judgment and a loss of perspective using careful well-thought out planninghellipDonrsquot get stuck playing the Blues

Yoursquore outside of the burn

unit

Planning is useless unless itrsquos well-communicated to everyone involved

OBJECTIVES of this unit

1) Identify the key elements to be addressed in every burn plan

2) Write clear and measurable objectives for specific burns

3) Describe the contingency plan elements for an escaped prescribed fire in Florida

4) Develop a prescription which meets legal requirements landowner directives and best management practices for Florida

5) Execute an evaluation for a prescribed burn

Planning and Evaluation

bull Should be done before season beginsbull First develop prescriptions for each unit

yoursquod like to burn

ldquoA written statement defining the range of conditions of temperature humidity wind direction and speed fuel moisture atmospheric stability soil moisture and geographical area under which a fire will be ignited andor allowed to burn in order to obtain given objectivesrdquo

bull Everyone on burn should review the prescription

14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions

1) Purpose and Objectives2) Description of Burn Unit3) Map Of burn Unit4) Weather Factors5) Safety6) Fuel Conditions7) Season and Time of Day8) Smoke Screening9) Publicity10) Legal Requirements11) Firing Plan12) Equipment and Personnel13) Contingencies Control and MopUp Declaring Fire Out14) EvaluationMonitoring

1 Purpose and Objectives

bull Purpose- established by the landowner Why burn

bull Objectives- benchmarks which serve as indicators of the results of each prescribed burn Objectives should be measurable

bull Helps in operations public relations and to evaluate the success of the burn

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

Why plan

ldquoGood judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgmentrdquo (Will Rogers)

ldquoYou can no more get to where you donrsquot know where yoursquore going than you got to where you think you are from where you donrsquot know where yoursquove beenrdquo (John Bethea)

Preclude bad judgment and a loss of perspective using careful well-thought out planninghellipDonrsquot get stuck playing the Blues

Yoursquore outside of the burn

unit

Planning is useless unless itrsquos well-communicated to everyone involved

OBJECTIVES of this unit

1) Identify the key elements to be addressed in every burn plan

2) Write clear and measurable objectives for specific burns

3) Describe the contingency plan elements for an escaped prescribed fire in Florida

4) Develop a prescription which meets legal requirements landowner directives and best management practices for Florida

5) Execute an evaluation for a prescribed burn

Planning and Evaluation

bull Should be done before season beginsbull First develop prescriptions for each unit

yoursquod like to burn

ldquoA written statement defining the range of conditions of temperature humidity wind direction and speed fuel moisture atmospheric stability soil moisture and geographical area under which a fire will be ignited andor allowed to burn in order to obtain given objectivesrdquo

bull Everyone on burn should review the prescription

14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions

1) Purpose and Objectives2) Description of Burn Unit3) Map Of burn Unit4) Weather Factors5) Safety6) Fuel Conditions7) Season and Time of Day8) Smoke Screening9) Publicity10) Legal Requirements11) Firing Plan12) Equipment and Personnel13) Contingencies Control and MopUp Declaring Fire Out14) EvaluationMonitoring

1 Purpose and Objectives

bull Purpose- established by the landowner Why burn

bull Objectives- benchmarks which serve as indicators of the results of each prescribed burn Objectives should be measurable

bull Helps in operations public relations and to evaluate the success of the burn

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

Yoursquore outside of the burn

unit

Planning is useless unless itrsquos well-communicated to everyone involved

OBJECTIVES of this unit

1) Identify the key elements to be addressed in every burn plan

2) Write clear and measurable objectives for specific burns

3) Describe the contingency plan elements for an escaped prescribed fire in Florida

4) Develop a prescription which meets legal requirements landowner directives and best management practices for Florida

5) Execute an evaluation for a prescribed burn

Planning and Evaluation

bull Should be done before season beginsbull First develop prescriptions for each unit

yoursquod like to burn

ldquoA written statement defining the range of conditions of temperature humidity wind direction and speed fuel moisture atmospheric stability soil moisture and geographical area under which a fire will be ignited andor allowed to burn in order to obtain given objectivesrdquo

bull Everyone on burn should review the prescription

14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions

1) Purpose and Objectives2) Description of Burn Unit3) Map Of burn Unit4) Weather Factors5) Safety6) Fuel Conditions7) Season and Time of Day8) Smoke Screening9) Publicity10) Legal Requirements11) Firing Plan12) Equipment and Personnel13) Contingencies Control and MopUp Declaring Fire Out14) EvaluationMonitoring

1 Purpose and Objectives

bull Purpose- established by the landowner Why burn

bull Objectives- benchmarks which serve as indicators of the results of each prescribed burn Objectives should be measurable

bull Helps in operations public relations and to evaluate the success of the burn

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

OBJECTIVES of this unit

1) Identify the key elements to be addressed in every burn plan

2) Write clear and measurable objectives for specific burns

3) Describe the contingency plan elements for an escaped prescribed fire in Florida

4) Develop a prescription which meets legal requirements landowner directives and best management practices for Florida

5) Execute an evaluation for a prescribed burn

Planning and Evaluation

bull Should be done before season beginsbull First develop prescriptions for each unit

yoursquod like to burn

ldquoA written statement defining the range of conditions of temperature humidity wind direction and speed fuel moisture atmospheric stability soil moisture and geographical area under which a fire will be ignited andor allowed to burn in order to obtain given objectivesrdquo

bull Everyone on burn should review the prescription

14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions

1) Purpose and Objectives2) Description of Burn Unit3) Map Of burn Unit4) Weather Factors5) Safety6) Fuel Conditions7) Season and Time of Day8) Smoke Screening9) Publicity10) Legal Requirements11) Firing Plan12) Equipment and Personnel13) Contingencies Control and MopUp Declaring Fire Out14) EvaluationMonitoring

1 Purpose and Objectives

bull Purpose- established by the landowner Why burn

bull Objectives- benchmarks which serve as indicators of the results of each prescribed burn Objectives should be measurable

bull Helps in operations public relations and to evaluate the success of the burn

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

Planning and Evaluation

bull Should be done before season beginsbull First develop prescriptions for each unit

yoursquod like to burn

ldquoA written statement defining the range of conditions of temperature humidity wind direction and speed fuel moisture atmospheric stability soil moisture and geographical area under which a fire will be ignited andor allowed to burn in order to obtain given objectivesrdquo

bull Everyone on burn should review the prescription

14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions

1) Purpose and Objectives2) Description of Burn Unit3) Map Of burn Unit4) Weather Factors5) Safety6) Fuel Conditions7) Season and Time of Day8) Smoke Screening9) Publicity10) Legal Requirements11) Firing Plan12) Equipment and Personnel13) Contingencies Control and MopUp Declaring Fire Out14) EvaluationMonitoring

1 Purpose and Objectives

bull Purpose- established by the landowner Why burn

bull Objectives- benchmarks which serve as indicators of the results of each prescribed burn Objectives should be measurable

bull Helps in operations public relations and to evaluate the success of the burn

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions

1) Purpose and Objectives2) Description of Burn Unit3) Map Of burn Unit4) Weather Factors5) Safety6) Fuel Conditions7) Season and Time of Day8) Smoke Screening9) Publicity10) Legal Requirements11) Firing Plan12) Equipment and Personnel13) Contingencies Control and MopUp Declaring Fire Out14) EvaluationMonitoring

1 Purpose and Objectives

bull Purpose- established by the landowner Why burn

bull Objectives- benchmarks which serve as indicators of the results of each prescribed burn Objectives should be measurable

bull Helps in operations public relations and to evaluate the success of the burn

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

1 Purpose and Objectives

bull Purpose- established by the landowner Why burn

bull Objectives- benchmarks which serve as indicators of the results of each prescribed burn Objectives should be measurable

bull Helps in operations public relations and to evaluate the success of the burn

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

2 Description of the Burn Unit

1 Location and size

2 Burn History

3 Soils

4 Plant Communities (Overstory amp Understory)

5 Topography

6 Special Features

7 Fuels

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

3 Map of burn unit

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

4 Weather factors

Wea

ther

Fuels

Topography

1 Wind2 Relative Humidity3 Fine Fuel Moisture4 Temperature5 Stability6 Mixing height7 Transport wind speed8 Dispersion index9 Fire danger indices

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

5 Safety

bullPPEbullLCESbullIndividual concerns (asthma allergies etc)bullEquipment operation amp usebullEmergency contactsbullSmoke management

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

6 Fuel Conditions

bull Type

bull Loading and continuity

bull Drought conditions (KBDI gt 500 = risk to duff)

bull Moisture Content (8-20)

bull Hazards (jackpots Snags)

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

7 Season amp Time of Day

bull Link to objectives (vegetation wildlife- growing season burns and birds pub)

bull Depends on fuels and hazards

bull Predictability of weather (eg established cold fronts usually bring consistent winds in FLndash good for burning)

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

8 Smoke ScreeningThe objectives of smoke management are to

1) Reduce the emissions produced

2) Identify and avoid smoke-sensitive areas (SSArsquos) such as airports hospitals schools and public roads and

3) Burn only when atmospheric conditions assure good smoke transport anddispersion

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

9 Public Relations

bull Who should be notified before burning

bull Pamphlets fliers notices postings in nearby neighborhoods

bull Blog Tweets httpNatl Forests in Florida Twitter

bull Public support is based on an informed publicndash no surprises = no complaints

10 Legal Requirements bull 1) Notify DOF at the time the authorization is secured that

the burn is being conducted under the provisions of the Certified Prescribed Burn Act

bull 2) Inspect the burn unit prior to ignition to ensure that endangered species will not be adversely impacted by the burn and to ensure that improved property and structures will be protected

bull 3) Provide a reliable communication link with DOF during the burn

bull 4) Notify DOF if any problems arise on the burn If the fire escapes from the designated burn unit notification and a request for help must be requested immediately

bull 5) Be prepared to extinguish the prescribed burn within two hours after notification by the DOF

bull 6) Be prepared to enact contingency plans for other problems which may arise

11 Firing Plan

Narrative AND a mapR

oa

d

gravel road

gravel road

berm

TestFire

2

1

1

3

3

Wind

Safety ZoneEscape Routes

X Lookout

X Lookout

12 Equipment and personnel

bull Whorsquos the bossbull Who how many skills amp

training assignmentsbull TNC Required items bull Pumper on site Yes Nobull Three radios Yes Nobull Protective clothing Yes

Nobull First aid kit Yes Nobull Weather kit Yes Nobull Fire shelters Yes No

13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out

bull Contingencies for escapes medical emergencies equipment failure

bull Provide for both crew and public safety

bull ldquoDeclaring the fire out is the final step in declaring the burn unit safe Normally a fire is not declared out until the burn manager is certain that all combustion including smoldering and glowing phases has ceased This determination is usually made several days after the burn has been completed but in some cases it may be several weeksrdquo

14 EvaluationEvaluation of the burn considers1048729 Were pre-burn preparations made1048729 Were objectives met1048729 Adherence to burning plan1048729 Were conditions of weather fuel conditions and fire behavior within plannedlimits1048729 Environmental effects on soil air vegetation water and wildlife1048729 Any accidents or near accidents1048729 Was fire confined to area Any escape1048729 Was burning techniques correct1048729 Were costs comparable with benefits derived

Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns

bull Planning amp Evaluation

bull Ignition suppression

bull Mop up

bull Declaring the fire ldquooutrdquo

Donrsquot you remember our contingency plan Letrsquos

light a counter fire

Holding and Contingencies

bull Objectives

ndash Described how to maintain a fire within the authorized area

ndash What to do WHEN (not if) a rx fire escapes

ndash Standards for Mop UP and Declaring the Fire Out

Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression

bull When a rx fire escapes it becomes a wildfire

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

11 Firing Plan

Narrative AND a mapR

oa

d

gravel road

gravel road

berm

TestFire

2

1

1

3

3

Wind

Safety ZoneEscape Routes

X Lookout

X Lookout

12 Equipment and personnel

bull Whorsquos the bossbull Who how many skills amp

training assignmentsbull TNC Required items bull Pumper on site Yes Nobull Three radios Yes Nobull Protective clothing Yes

Nobull First aid kit Yes Nobull Weather kit Yes Nobull Fire shelters Yes No

13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out

bull Contingencies for escapes medical emergencies equipment failure

bull Provide for both crew and public safety

bull ldquoDeclaring the fire out is the final step in declaring the burn unit safe Normally a fire is not declared out until the burn manager is certain that all combustion including smoldering and glowing phases has ceased This determination is usually made several days after the burn has been completed but in some cases it may be several weeksrdquo

14 EvaluationEvaluation of the burn considers1048729 Were pre-burn preparations made1048729 Were objectives met1048729 Adherence to burning plan1048729 Were conditions of weather fuel conditions and fire behavior within plannedlimits1048729 Environmental effects on soil air vegetation water and wildlife1048729 Any accidents or near accidents1048729 Was fire confined to area Any escape1048729 Was burning techniques correct1048729 Were costs comparable with benefits derived

Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns

bull Planning amp Evaluation

bull Ignition suppression

bull Mop up

bull Declaring the fire ldquooutrdquo

Donrsquot you remember our contingency plan Letrsquos

light a counter fire

Holding and Contingencies

bull Objectives

ndash Described how to maintain a fire within the authorized area

ndash What to do WHEN (not if) a rx fire escapes

ndash Standards for Mop UP and Declaring the Fire Out

Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression

bull When a rx fire escapes it becomes a wildfire

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

12 Equipment and personnel

bull Whorsquos the bossbull Who how many skills amp

training assignmentsbull TNC Required items bull Pumper on site Yes Nobull Three radios Yes Nobull Protective clothing Yes

Nobull First aid kit Yes Nobull Weather kit Yes Nobull Fire shelters Yes No

13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out

bull Contingencies for escapes medical emergencies equipment failure

bull Provide for both crew and public safety

bull ldquoDeclaring the fire out is the final step in declaring the burn unit safe Normally a fire is not declared out until the burn manager is certain that all combustion including smoldering and glowing phases has ceased This determination is usually made several days after the burn has been completed but in some cases it may be several weeksrdquo

14 EvaluationEvaluation of the burn considers1048729 Were pre-burn preparations made1048729 Were objectives met1048729 Adherence to burning plan1048729 Were conditions of weather fuel conditions and fire behavior within plannedlimits1048729 Environmental effects on soil air vegetation water and wildlife1048729 Any accidents or near accidents1048729 Was fire confined to area Any escape1048729 Was burning techniques correct1048729 Were costs comparable with benefits derived

Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns

bull Planning amp Evaluation

bull Ignition suppression

bull Mop up

bull Declaring the fire ldquooutrdquo

Donrsquot you remember our contingency plan Letrsquos

light a counter fire

Holding and Contingencies

bull Objectives

ndash Described how to maintain a fire within the authorized area

ndash What to do WHEN (not if) a rx fire escapes

ndash Standards for Mop UP and Declaring the Fire Out

Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression

bull When a rx fire escapes it becomes a wildfire

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out

bull Contingencies for escapes medical emergencies equipment failure

bull Provide for both crew and public safety

bull ldquoDeclaring the fire out is the final step in declaring the burn unit safe Normally a fire is not declared out until the burn manager is certain that all combustion including smoldering and glowing phases has ceased This determination is usually made several days after the burn has been completed but in some cases it may be several weeksrdquo

14 EvaluationEvaluation of the burn considers1048729 Were pre-burn preparations made1048729 Were objectives met1048729 Adherence to burning plan1048729 Were conditions of weather fuel conditions and fire behavior within plannedlimits1048729 Environmental effects on soil air vegetation water and wildlife1048729 Any accidents or near accidents1048729 Was fire confined to area Any escape1048729 Was burning techniques correct1048729 Were costs comparable with benefits derived

Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns

bull Planning amp Evaluation

bull Ignition suppression

bull Mop up

bull Declaring the fire ldquooutrdquo

Donrsquot you remember our contingency plan Letrsquos

light a counter fire

Holding and Contingencies

bull Objectives

ndash Described how to maintain a fire within the authorized area

ndash What to do WHEN (not if) a rx fire escapes

ndash Standards for Mop UP and Declaring the Fire Out

Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression

bull When a rx fire escapes it becomes a wildfire

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

14 EvaluationEvaluation of the burn considers1048729 Were pre-burn preparations made1048729 Were objectives met1048729 Adherence to burning plan1048729 Were conditions of weather fuel conditions and fire behavior within plannedlimits1048729 Environmental effects on soil air vegetation water and wildlife1048729 Any accidents or near accidents1048729 Was fire confined to area Any escape1048729 Was burning techniques correct1048729 Were costs comparable with benefits derived

Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns

bull Planning amp Evaluation

bull Ignition suppression

bull Mop up

bull Declaring the fire ldquooutrdquo

Donrsquot you remember our contingency plan Letrsquos

light a counter fire

Holding and Contingencies

bull Objectives

ndash Described how to maintain a fire within the authorized area

ndash What to do WHEN (not if) a rx fire escapes

ndash Standards for Mop UP and Declaring the Fire Out

Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression

bull When a rx fire escapes it becomes a wildfire

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns

bull Planning amp Evaluation

bull Ignition suppression

bull Mop up

bull Declaring the fire ldquooutrdquo

Donrsquot you remember our contingency plan Letrsquos

light a counter fire

Holding and Contingencies

bull Objectives

ndash Described how to maintain a fire within the authorized area

ndash What to do WHEN (not if) a rx fire escapes

ndash Standards for Mop UP and Declaring the Fire Out

Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression

bull When a rx fire escapes it becomes a wildfire

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

Holding and Contingencies

bull Objectives

ndash Described how to maintain a fire within the authorized area

ndash What to do WHEN (not if) a rx fire escapes

ndash Standards for Mop UP and Declaring the Fire Out

Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression

bull When a rx fire escapes it becomes a wildfire

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression

bull When a rx fire escapes it becomes a wildfire

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn

bull During Planning Evaluationndash Burn Unit

bull Identify travel barriers (weight limits on bridges locked gates

bull Locate jackpots and lightered snags

bull Hazards and heavy fuels outside burn unit

ndash Control Linesbull Disked tilled lines 8-

12rsquo wide wet lines hiking trails mowed areas hand tool lines

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

During planning contbull Communications

bull Included in the burn plan with emergency contact lists

bull Check cell phones and radios have extra batteries

bull Personnel amp equipmentbull Experience and tools should match burn complexity

bull Know your suppression forcesndash DOF is responsible tractor-plow is main initial attack

tool

ndash Status of suppression forces bull Fire danger dictates fire readiness level

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

Fire Readiness LevelSee httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports

FRL DESCRIPTION

bull1 Little or no fire activity anticipatedbull2 Some routine fires anticipated No more than 50 of resources expectedto be needed at any given time No difficulty in control or mop-upexpectedbull3 Very active fire day anticipated Fire occurrence above average anddifficulty of control expected May have to commit 80 of resources atany given timebull4 Fire situation expected to be difficult May have fires carrying over from theprevious day new fire starting and experiencing difficulty of control Allresources will probably be committed and assistance from outside thedistrict may be requiredbull5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed districtcapability Fires are numerous large and difficult to control and mop upOutside assistance will be needed beyond a 24-hour period and anincident command team may be required

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

During Ignitions phasebull Crew briefing crew

location and behaviorbull Test firebull Blacklinebull The witching hour = 2

PMndash Unique weather conditions

(sea breeze thunderstorms etc)

bull Situational awareness (weather spotting)

bull Modify ignition plan only if yoursquore sure but must modify the written plan and notify all personnel

bull Suppress slopovers and spot overs

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

What do you do if you have multiplehellip

bull Equipment problems

bull Adverse weather

bull Smoke concerns

bull Unexpected fire behavior

bull Frequent spotting

Help

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

During Mop-Upbull Clean off fire linesbull Mop up to a given distance from fire

lines (usually 25-50rsquo or complete mop up for SSA)

bull Look for aerial fuels snags anything that can burn over the fire lines Remove relocate or wet down

bull Reduce smoke for any fuels you didnrsquot adequately protect during ignition (eg lightered pines)

bull Extinguish stumps logs burning duff near fire linendash Dig or scrape duff- roots may also

be burning and cross the linebull Inspect unburned areas outside of unitbull Reinspect unit the next day- early

morning and afternoonbull MOP UP IS CRITICAL MANY RX

ESCAPES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LAZY MOP UP

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

If Your Fire Escapes

bull Donrsquot deny it

bull Call the DOF if it might escape amp immediately when it does

bull THEN stop and size up the problem

ndash Where is my crew My equipment Are they safe Move to safety zones

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

bull Decision you must make

ndash Discontinue ignitions

ndash Where and how to attack

ndash Where you will put in a new fire line and how big what type should it be Anchor the line

ndash Equipment manpower needed to shut down burn and suppress the escaped fire

ndash Do you need more help

bull Adjacent landowners local fire department other agencies law enforcement

If Your Fire Escapes

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

If your fire is out of prescription

bull Call the DOF

bull Put the fire out

bull Mop up immediately

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary

Summary

bull Teamwork The Four Cs

bull Calm- if yoursquore in danger remember LCES and stay calm

bull Common sense- actions should pass the common sense test

bull Communications- listen to experienced burners remain in communication

bull Contingenices- discuss potential problems in advanced

• CPBM Training Planning and Evaluation of the Burn
• Four Operational Phases of all Rx Burns
• Why plan
• Slide 4
• OBJECTIVES of this unit
• Planning and Evaluation
• 14 Major components of FL Burn prescriptions
• 1 Purpose and Objectives
• 2 Description of the Burn Unit
• 3 Map of burn unit
• 4 Weather factors
• 5 Safety
• 6 Fuel Conditions
• 7 Season amp Time of Day
• 8 Smoke Screening
• 9 Public Relations
• 10 Legal Requirements
• 11 Firing Plan
• 12 Equipment and personnel
• 13 Contingencies Control and Mop-Up Declaring the Fire Out
• 14 Evaluation
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Holding and Contingencies
• Why do rx burners need to know about wildfire suppression
• Specific Actions Can Prevent Escapes During Each Phase of a Rx Burn
• During planning cont
• Fire Readiness Level See httptlhforweb03doacsstateflusPublicReports
• During Ignitions phase
• What do you do if you have multiplehellip
• During Mop-Up
• If Your Fire Escapes
• Slide 33
• If your fire is out of prescription
• Summary