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Training All fireline workers will receive training in S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance and Fire Shelter Deployment. In emergency situations of short duration (less than one day), emergency fire fighters may receive tailgate training and be adequately supervised. Tailgate training should consist of, as a minimum, a briefing of who is the worker’s supervisor, the specific tasks of the individual worker, safety concerns specific to this fire and the contents of the Emergency Fire Fighter Pamphlet FS1001. All Protection fire crewmembers will be trained to a high standard and must meet a physical fitness standard. This level is outlined in the Protection Fire Crew Training Standard. FAQ’s Q1. Are fire shelters issued to EFF’s, including Fire Wardens? A1. No, regular and auxiliary staff assigned to active fireline duties will be trained in the use of and will carry approved fire shelters. Supervisors will ensure untrained and unequipped workers are not exposed to conditions that could require use of a fire shelter. Q2. Do I need to carry a shelter during mop-up? A2. See “Exceptions” on previous page. Original signed by Dave Hames, Director Protection Branch May 30, 2001 Director’s Approving Signature Approval Date Page 52 of 61
FIRE BEHAVIOUR ADVISORIES & WARNINGS Applies to Personnel employed by the Forest Service and involved in field work including projects, fire suppression operations and use of aircraft. Purpose To provide a safe work environment and to meet Workers’ Compensation Board Occupational Health & Safety Regulations. Continuously monitoring, updating and distributing weather and fire behaviour forecasts and feedback from on-site personnel can help predict potential fire behaviour. Strategies and tactics must be adjusted to ensure crew safety. The Forest Service will have Safe Work Standards that constitute safe methods, conditions and requirements for workers involved in fire line suppression operations. Critical Safety Statement Wind and Fire Behaviour must be anticipated and forecast wind and fire behaviour must be communicated to workers who may be at risk due to wind or fire behaviour. Exceptions If conditions call for deviation from these standards, an amending written practise will be developed to address the specific situation and ensure the safety of personnel. The appropriate Fire Centre Manager or the Director must approve this practise. Contact Dave Marek: dave.marek@gems8.gov.bc.ca or (250) 847-6613 DEFINITION(s) Wind Advisory A wind advisory is issued when wind conditions are forecast to present hazards (e.g., wind throw, hazardous flying conditions for aircraft) or conditions that exceed safety limits for transportation of workers. This advisory includes: severe turbulence; strong winds; downbursts; and hail. Wind advisories may be issued in the absence of aggressive fire behaviour. Fire Behaviour Advisory A Fire Behaviour Advisory is issued when intensities in excess of Intensity Class IV for a particular fuel type are forecast. These fire behaviour characteristics in excess of 4000kW/m will likely challenge direct suppression efforts. Extreme Fire Behaviour Warning An Extreme Fire Behaviour Warning indicates that fire behaviour is expected to exceed Intensity Class IV for a particular fuel type. And conditions may escalate rapidly in association with one of the following: passage of a cold front; significant change in wind direction (> 90 degrees); severe localized thunderstorms and downdrafts; and development of low-level jets. An Extreme Fire Behaviour Warning is issued independently of any other advisory. These conditions pose the greatest threat to worker <strong>entrapment</strong>. Page 53 of 61
Page 1: CHISHOLM WILDFIRE ENTRAPMENT INVEST
Page 5: Table of Contents PAGE The Incident
Page 8 and 9: Fire Behaviour Analysis In the Fire
Page 10 and 11: 2 4 3 Figure 3. Significant pockets
Page 12 and 13: Time Event Information Source Temp
Page 14 and 15: Time Event Information Source Temp
Page 16 and 17: III - Command & Control Strategy Sa
Page 18 and 19: Recommendations Fire crew members d
Page 20 and 21: when leadership requirements and ex
Page 22 and 23: Literature Cited Beaver, Al (1998)
Page 25 and 26: FP210 EFAS 1 Land & Forest Service
Page 27 and 28: PLANNED STRATEGY AND TACTICS EFAS1
Page 29 and 30: Appendix II - Afternoon Spot Foreca
Page 31 and 32: To: Slave/LLB fire ops Issued: May
Page 33 and 34: Appendix III - Daily Fire Suppressi
Page 35 and 36: Form P1(rev 12/98) DAILY FIRE SUPPR
Page 37 and 38: Fire Safety Briefing Location: Chis
Page 39 and 40: FIRE BEHAVIOUR FORECAST #2 Name of
Page 41 and 42: Organizational Chart May 27, 2001 L
Page 43 and 44: Appendix IV - LACES Training Materi
Page 45 and 46: Safe Work Procedures “L A C E S
Page 47 and 48: Appendix V - BCFS Safe Work Standar
Page 49 and 50: WILDFIRE DANGEROUS TREES Applies to
Page 51: FIRE CREW DEPLOYMENT Applies to Per
Page 55 and 56: If in doubt — back out! FAQ’s Q
Page 57 and 58: Appendix VI - Right to Refuse Polic
Page 59 and 60: POLICY All Employees have the right
Page 61: Record of Refusal Employee’s Name

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