sog 2021 brush fires Flashcards
Who is responsible for controlling brush/woods fires
The Florida Forest Service is responsible for controlling brush/woods fires
Who is responsible for operations to protect exposed structures and
to assist the Florida Forest Service in controlling of brush/woods fires.
The St. Lucie
County Fire District (SLCFD) is responsible for operations to protect exposed structures and
to assist the Florida Forest Service in controlling of brush/woods fires.
All operations shall be
coordinated through a _________.
All operations shall be
coordinated through a Unified Command System.
response for Smoke Outside of Structures
1 Brush Unit, Depending On Location
Response for Brush Fire
1 Brush Unit
Response for Task Force Response
2 Brush units, 1 Engine, 1 Battalion/District Chief, 1
FTO, 1 Tanker, 1 Plow unit (Florida Forest Service)
Task Force Response
A predetermined response based upon one or more of the following:
Extreme environmental/weather conditions Drought Index greater than 400 High wind conditions Known large brush fire District Chief and/or Deputy Chief deems necessary
Task Force Response
A predetermined response based upon one or more of the following: drought index greater than _____
400
SIZE UP of brush fires
Report on conditions
Determine size and location of the fire
Wind direction and characteristics of fire travel
Type of fuel burning (grass, trees, brush)
Fuel load (light, medium, heavy)
Exposures
Actions taken by first arriving unit
Water supply options (tankers, tender, hydrants, static sources)
Consider additional resources
An incident that requires only the response of _______, and is not expected to escalate
beyond the commitment of this company, does not require the formal activation of the
Incident Management System.
An incident that requires only the response of one Company, and is not expected to escalate
beyond the commitment of this company, does not require the formal activation of the
Incident Management System.
Any incident involving ____or _____, in the
judgment of the on-scene ranking officer, or an incident that has the potential for
escalation, formal activation of the Incident Management System is required.
Any incident involving two or more companies, in the
judgment of the on-scene ranking officer, or an incident that has the potential for
escalation, formal activation of the Incident Management System is required.
The ______ has the responsibility for establishing the Command Post and
expanding the Incident Command System as needed.
The Incident Commander (IC) has the responsibility for establishing the Command Post and
expanding the Incident Command System as needed.
The ___ should establish a landing zone (LZ) for the helicopter to land near the fire
but isolated from the Command Post, Rehab, or Staging areas.
The IC should establish a landing zone (LZ) for the helicopter to land near the fire
but isolated from the Command Post, Rehab, or Staging areas.
Water dropped from an aerial apparatus can severely injure ground crews if they
are struck. The ___ should inform ground crews of water drops and move ground
crews away from immediate drop zones
Water dropped from an aerial apparatus can severely injure ground crews if they
are struck. The IC should inform ground crews of water drops and move ground
crews away from immediate drop zones
The use of the aircraft as part of a coordinated fire attack must be safe for both
the _____ and the _____ on the ground.
The use of the aircraft as part of a coordinated fire attack must be safe for both
the aircraft and the firefighters on the ground.
______ is permitted only through the Incident Commander
Backfiring is permitted only through the Incident Commander
The Incident Commander
must consult with and obtain approval from the on scene representative of the _______.
The Incident Commander
must consult with and obtain approval from the on scene representative of the Florida
Forestry Services.
The objective of ____ is to put out all fire embers to prevent reigniting of fuels. Consider
adding class A foam or wetting agent will increase effectiveness in mop up of deep burning
fuels.
The objective of mop up is to put out all fire embers to prevent reigniting of fuels. Consider
adding class A foam or wetting agent will increase effectiveness in mop up of deep burning
fuels.
Base all actions and strategy on ____and ____fire behavior.
Base all actions and strategy on current and expected fire behavior.
Life safety and structural protection take ____
Life safety and structural protection take priority over extinguishment of brush
Suppression efforts from_____ are preferred.
Suppression efforts from within the burned area are preferred.
If offensive attack (direct attack) is indicated, safely attacking the____ of the fire should be the primary priority.
If offensive attack (direct attack) is indicated, safely attacking the head of the
fire should be the primary priority.
If the fire is large and fast moving, a direct attack may not be possible, an
indirect attack may be utilized. Florida Forestry Services should be considered
to cut a fire line a distance ahead of the fire. As a general rule, fires should be
allowed to burn to the edge of control lines, roads, etc. This will reduce the
likelihood of rekindles, as well as, conserve water.
If the fire is large and fast moving, a direct attack may not be possible, an
indirect attack may be utilized. Florida Forestry Services should be considered
to cut a fire line a distance ahead of the fire. As a general rule, fires should be
allowed to burn to the edge of control lines, roads, etc. This will reduce the
likelihood of rekindles, as well as, conserve water.
Different methods of attack may be used simultaneously according to the
situation.
Different methods of attack may be used simultaneously according to the
situation.
If assigned to structural protection, keep hose lays flexible enough to be able to
quickly break away in the event of being overrun.
If assigned to structural protection, keep hose lays flexible enough to be able to
quickly break away in the event of being overrun.
Additional resources should be requested through the IC as needed.
Additional resources should be requested through the IC as needed.
Upon request of the Incident Commander, the Communications Division will advise on the
______________and any forecasted wind shifts. On any
large brush fire where an extended on scene time is anticipated, Communications shall
notify IC of time on the incident every hour.
Upon request of the Incident Commander, the Communications Division will advise on the
local weather conditions; the wind direction, speed, and any forecasted wind shifts. On any
large brush fire where an extended on scene time is anticipated, Communications shall
notify IC of time on the incident every hour.
All members must wear the Personal Protective Equipment and clothing in
accordance with the ______(helmet, lightweight nomex coat, lightweight nomex
pants, boots and gloves)
All members must wear the Personal Protective Equipment and clothing in
accordance with the hazards (helmet, lightweight Nomex coat, lightweight nomex
pants, boots and gloves)
Safety rules for operating vehicles “off road”
- Before taking a vehicle “off road”, you must know the location and direction of the fire travel
- Determine a means of escape should your position be over run
- If you must travel through a homeowners property all means will be taken to preserve that property (septic, lawns, shrubs, driveways)
- Avoid commitment of vehicles on narrow roads in heavy brush that’s involved in fire. Be aware of terrain to avoid getting the apparatus stuck
Safety rules for operating vehicles “off road”
1. Before taking a vehicle “off road”, you must know the location and
direction of the fire travel
2. Determine a means of escape should your position be over run
3. If you must travel through a homeowners property all means will be taken
to preserve that property (septic, lawns, shrubs, driveways)
4. Avoid commitment of vehicles on narrow roads in heavy brush that’s
involved in fire. Be aware of terrain to avoid getting the apparatus stuck
Safety when advancing hose lines in brush areas
1. Be alert of potential spot fires and “flare ups”
2. Be attentive of equipment and personnel working around you and your
crew (Plows can’t always see you, be aware of their locations)
3. Be aware of changes in ____and _____
Safety when advancing hose lines in brush areas
1. Be alert of potential spot fires and “flare ups”
2. Be attentive of equipment and personnel working around you and your
crew (Plows can’t always see you, be aware of their locations)
3. Be aware of changes in wind direction and velocity
Be alert to the possibility of downed electrical wires, energized fences, wildlife, or hazardous conditions which may require the use of an ______
Be alert to the possibility of downed electrical wires, energized fences, wildlife,
or hazardous conditions which may require the use of an SCBA
The ____ should identify the need for rest and rehab of fire personnel
The IC should identify the need for rest and rehab of fire personnel
