Watch Outs
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing the fire.
Watch Out #4
Watch Out #1
Fire not scouted and sized up.
In country not seen in daylight.
Watch Out #2
Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
Fire Order #5
Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
Fire Order #6
Watch Out #7
No communication link with crew members or supervisor.
Constructing line without safe anchor point.
Watch Out #8
Watch Out #5
Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
Fire Order #8
Give clear instruction and be sure they are understood.
Fire Order #4
Identify escape routes and safety zones, and make them known.
Building Fireline downhill with fire below.
Watch Out #9
Watch Out #6
Instructions and assignments not clear.
Unburned fuel between you and fire.
Watch Out #11
Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first.
Fire Order#10
Fire Order #7
Double points if it's word for word.
Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining resources.
Wind increasing and/or changing direction.
Watch Out #15
Getting frequent spot fires across line.
Watch Out #16
Cannot see main fire; not in contact with someone who can.
Watch Out #12
Fire Order #3
Double points if it's word for word.
Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
Fire Order #2
Know what your fire is doing at all times.
Taking a nap near fireline.
Watch Out #18
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
Watch Out #17
Attempting frontal assault on fire.
Watch Out #10
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.
Fire Order #1
Fire order #9
Maintain control of your forces at all times.