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 |