Wildland - Section 4 Flashcards
Who is informed when sent out of county on an overhead assignment?
Dispatch , duty officer, expanded dispatch
What forms needs to be signed upon return from an overhead assignment/out of county assignment
ICS form 225
SBC form f-150
Who has the authority to keep a strike team out of county for full 14 days
Strike team leader
Who approves extension to 21 days or reduction in total time on a strike team assignment
Duty chief
What’s a high risk day according to predictive services
20% chance of new large fire or significant chance of fire enlargement
What’s a fire weather watch
Potential for red flag event in the next 18-96hrs
What’s a red flag warning
Red flag conditions will be met in next 48hrs or criteria is already met
Criteria for red flag warning (3)
Dry fuels and…
- RH <15%, winds >25, gusts >35
- RH <10%, winds >15, gusts >25
- dry lightning
when will “no parking” be enforced on flip-down signs
12hrs after red flag warning is issued
what 3 aspects of a red flag warning is measured?
- RH
- Winds
- Wind Gusts
