Standard Firefighting Orders
#1
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.
#1
Fire not scouted and sized up.
What is the COMMON TERM for our standardized "Medical Incident Report" we use in our IRPG?
8-Line
What does "Common Denominator" mean?
Common Denominator is an common occurrence in the wildland environment that has lead to tragedies occurring on fires.
Three Core Foundational Values for the USFS
Duty Respect Integrity
#5
Post Lookouts when there is possible danger.
#4
4.Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior.
If patient is unconscious and not breathing, what do we do?
CPR!
#5 During Critical Burn Period Between ____ and ____
1400 and 1700
Leaders Intent
Task
Purpose
End State
#2 and #3
3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
4. Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known.
#9 and #13
13.On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Pick a injury/illness and describe Specific Treatments for chosen.
Fractures:
Heat Stroke:
Head Injury:
Fractures: Splint joints above and below injury, monitor pulse and sensation before and after splinting the injury.
Heat Stroke: Cool body as quickly as possible, check skin conditions and mental status, transport.
Head Injury: Stabilize patient's head and neck, maintain airway.
Grass, herbaceous, light brush.
What was planned?
What actually happened?
Why did it happen?
What can we do next time?
#6 and #8
6. Be alert. Keep Calm. Think Clearly. Act Decisively.
8. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood.
#14, #15, #16
14. Weather becoming hotter and drier
15. Wind increases and/or changes direction
16. Getting Frequent spot fires across line.
RED, YELLOW, GREEN Priorities. Give a type of injury/illness for each and the evacuation need/type.
RED: Life of limb threatening injury or illness. Evacuation need is IMMEDIATE. Ex: Unconcious, difficulty breathing, heat stroke, bleeding severely
YELLOW: Serious injury or illness. Evacuation may be DELAYED if necessary. Ex: Significant trauma, unable to walk, 2-3 degree burns not more than 1-3 palms.
GREEN: Minor injury or illness. Non-Emergency Transport. Ex: Sprains strains minor heat-related illness.
#3 When there is an unexpected _________________
#4 When fire responds to ______________________
#3 shift in wind direction or in wind speed.
#4 topographic conditions and runs uphill
5 Communication Responsibilities
Brief others as needed
Debrief your actions
Communicate hazards to others
Acknowledge messages
Ask if you don't know
#4, #7, #9
7. Maintain prompt communication with your forces your supervisor and adjoining forces.
9. Maintain control of your forces at all times.
#18, #11, #12
11.Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
12. Cannot see main fire not in contact with someone who can.
What are the 8 Steps of the 8 Line? (Must get at least 5 to get credit)
1. CONTACT COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH
2. INCIDENT STATUS:
3. INITIAL PATIENT ASSESSMENT
4. EVACUATION PLAN
5. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT NEED
6. COMMUNICATIONS
7. CONTINGENCY
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
#1 _______________________
On relatively small fires or deceptively quiet areas of a larger fire.
SIZE UP REPORT
Give a size up over the "radio". You must hit 5 out of 12 bullets from the list.
Incident Type, Location/Jurisdiction, Incident Size, Incident Status, Establish Incident Commander, Incident Name, Weather Conditions, Radio Frequencies, Best Access Routes, Assets/Values at Risk, Special Hazards or Concerns, Additional Resource Needs.