LESSON 2 - FUNDAMENTALS OF FOREST FIRE CONTROL

2.2 Critical information includes:

1.	Values at risk. Priorities established to protect:
	a.	Human life
	b.	Property (buildings, structures ...)
	c.	Forest values (Christmas trees, managed woodlots ...)

2.	Weather	Present and future conditions
3.	Fuels	Fuels being consumed
4.	Topography	Terrain conditions
5.	Water Sources	What sources are available
6.	Access Routes	How can the fire be reached?
7.	Equipment	Equipment requirements
8.	Smoke	Smoke conditions can provide information about fire conditions
9.	Fire Behaviour	Rate of Spread, Intensity levels, Spotting conditions
10.	Safety Concerns	Fire fighter safety
11.	Control Effort	What is the probability of control?
12.	Action Plan	Above information helps to develop an Incident Action Plan