10 Standard Fire Orders

Question 1

Fire behaviour

Answer 1

1. Keep informed on Fire Weather Conditions and forecasts
2. Know what your fire is doing at all times. Observe personally, or use lookouts.
3. Base all actions on current and expected behaviour of Fire.

Question 2

Fire Line Safety

Answer 2

4. Have Escape Routes For everyone and make the routes Known
5. Post a lookout when their is possible danger
6. Stay alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively

Question 3

Operational Control

Answer 3

7. Remain in communication with your crew, your supervisor and all adjoining resources at all times
8. ensure that instructions are given, are clear and are understood.
9. remain in control at all times.

Question 4

Fire Order 10:

Answer 4

Fight fire aggressively having provided for safety first