TexasForestService StateFireOperations Plan

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Texas Forest Service Fire Operations Plan

TableofContents
1.

OverviewandPurpose..............................................................................................................11

Purpose..................................................................................................................................................11 TexasForestServiceMission.................................................................................................................11 ForestResourceProtectionDivisionMission........................................................................................11 StatutoryAuthority................................................................................................................................11 WildlandFireOperationsDoctrine........................................................................................................15 TheNatureofFireOperations..........................................................................................................16 WildlandFireOperationsRiskManagement....................................................................................16 FirePreparedness..............................................................................................................................16 FireOperationsCommandPhilosophy.............................................................................................16 FireLeadership..................................................................................................................................16 FireSuppression................................................................................................................................17 CostEffectiveFireOperations..........................................................................................................18 GuidingPrinciplesofTexasForestServiceWildlandFireOperations...................................................18 StrategyforForestResourceProtectionDivision.................................................................................19 PredictiveServices ............................................................................................................................19 . MitigationandPrevention................................................................................................................19 PlanningandPreparedness.............................................................................................................110 LocalCapacityBuilding....................................................................................................................111 IncidentResponse...........................................................................................................................112 LawEnforcement............................................................................................................................112 CommandandControl,DelegationofAuthority................................................................................113 StrategyforInteragencyCooperation.................................................................................................114 Agreements.....................................................................................................................................114 Relationships...................................................................................................................................114 StrategyforOperationalFirePlans.....................................................................................................114 ForestResourceProtectionSteeringGroupandWorkingTeams.......................................................115 2. Preparedness............................................................................................................................21 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................21 LocalPreparednessLevel ......................................................................................................................21 .

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DispatchLevel........................................................................................................................................22 SignificantFirePotential........................................................................................................................23 CalculatingLocalSignificantFirePotential............................................................................................25 3. Safety.......................................................................................................................................31 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................31 RiskManagementProcess.....................................................................................................................31 Work/RestRatio....................................................................................................................................31 LengthofAssignment............................................................................................................................31 AssignmentExtension............................................................................................................................31 SingleResource/KindExtensions...........................................................................................................32 ManagementDirectedDaysOff............................................................................................................32 DrivingStandards...................................................................................................................................33 GeneralDrivingRules........................................................................................................................34 IncidentOperationsDriving..............................................................................................................34 FireVehicleOperationStandards.....................................................................................................34 UseofLightsandAudibleDevices....................................................................................................35 PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)forFireOperations....................................................................35 HeadProtection................................................................................................................................36 EyeandFaceProtection....................................................................................................................36 HearingProtection............................................................................................................................36 NeckProtection.................................................................................................................................36 FireShelters.......................................................................................................................................36 IncidentResponsePocketGuide(IRPG)................................................................................................37 IncidentBriefingsandTurndownProtocol............................................................................................37 StandardSafetyFlagging.......................................................................................................................37 SixMinutesforSafetyTraining..............................................................................................................38 VisitstotheFireline/RXBurns...............................................................................................................38 HazardousMaterialsTransportation.....................................................................................................38 Gasoline,DripTorch,andPropaneFuels..........................................................................................39 DieselFuel.........................................................................................................................................39 Fusees................................................................................................................................................39 Labeling.............................................................................................................................................39 Placarding..........................................................................................................................................39 BorderOperations...............................................................................................................................310 Accidents/Injuries................................................................................................................................310 ii October2010

PersonalInjuries..............................................................................................................................310 VehicleAccidents............................................................................................................................310 AccidentReportingandNotifications.............................................................................................310 4. TrainingandQualifications.......................................................................................................41 CertificationandRecordKeeping..........................................................................................................41 CertificationofNonAgencyPersonnel.................................................................................................41 TheIncidentQualificationsandCertificationCard(RedCard) .............................................................41 . AnnualFirelineSafetyRefresherTraining.............................................................................................41 CertificationCommittee........................................................................................................................42 TaskbooksandCertification..................................................................................................................42 PhysicalFitness......................................................................................................................................43 BasicFireline/PrescribedBurnTraining ................................................................................................46 . TexasForestServiceStandardsforChainsawOperatorsandFallers ...................................................46 . NWCGChainsawCertificationStandards..........................................................................................46 NonNWCGCertificationStandards..................................................................................................47 5. IncidentResponseEquipment ..................................................................................................51 . TransportTrucks....................................................................................................................................51 SafetyandTraining............................................................................................................................51 MaintenanceandInspections...........................................................................................................52 HeavyEquipmentDozers,TractorPlows,andMotorGraders............................................................52 SafetyandTraining............................................................................................................................52 MaintenanceandInspections...........................................................................................................53 StandardEquipmentInventory.........................................................................................................54 EnginesandTenders..............................................................................................................................54 SafetyandTraining............................................................................................................................54 MaintenanceandInspections...........................................................................................................55 StandardEquipmentInventory.........................................................................................................55 MiscellaneousEquipmentATVs,UTVs,Trailers,Vans,CrewCarriers,andotherMotorized Equipment.............................................................................................................................................56 SafetyandTraining............................................................................................................................56 MaintenanceandInspections...........................................................................................................56 StandardEquipmentInventory.........................................................................................................56 FixedCaches,CacheTrailersandSatelliteTrailer.................................................................................56 6. IncidentResponse....................................................................................................................61 InitialAttackDispatch............................................................................................................................61 iii October2010

InitialAttackResources.........................................................................................................................61 AviationOperations...............................................................................................................................61 TheRoleofTexasForestService...........................................................................................................61 TurningDownaRequestforAssistance................................................................................................61 EnteringPrivateLands...........................................................................................................................62 InBriefings.............................................................................................................................................62 InitialSizeUp.........................................................................................................................................62 IncidentComplexity...............................................................................................................................63 TypeVComplexity.............................................................................................................................63 TypeIVComplexity............................................................................................................................63 TypeIIIComplexity............................................................................................................................64 IncidentManagement...........................................................................................................................64 FireStatusReporting.............................................................................................................................65 Communications....................................................................................................................................65 IncidentRehabilitation..........................................................................................................................67 IncidentCloseout .................................................................................................................................67 . FireReports...........................................................................................................................................68 AfterActionReviews.............................................................................................................................68 GuidelinesfortheAAR......................................................................................................................68 7. Regional/BranchOperationalFirePlanTemplate......................................................................71 Regional/BranchInventory....................................................................................................................71 AdministrativeandPoliticalBoundaries...........................................................................................71 PopulationandDemographics..........................................................................................................71 FireHistory............................................................................................................................................71 FireResources...................................................................................................................................71 PhysicalCharacteristics.....................................................................................................................71 CooperatorContacts.........................................................................................................................71 IncidentResponsePlanning ..................................................................................................................72 . Logistics.................................................................................................................................................72 Appendix

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1.

OverviewandPurpose
Purpose ThepurposeoftheTexasForestServiceFireOperationsPlanistoprovidedirectioninallwildlandfire relatedactivitiesconductedbyagencypersonnelwithintheStateofTexas.Thisincludesstatutory complianceandagencyproceduresrelatedtowildlandfireoperations.Itisexpectedthatagency employeeswillincorporatethedirectionsoutlinedintheFireOperationsPlanintotheirregular operatingprocedures. TexasForestServiceMission TheMissionoftheTexasForestServiceistoprovidestatewideleadershiptoassurethestatestrees, forests,andrelatednaturalresourcesareprotectedandsustainedforthebenefitofall. ForestResourceProtectionDivisionMission TheMissionoftheForestResourceProtectionDivisionoftheTexasForestServiceistoprovidestatewide leadershipintheprotectionofthecitizens,property,andnaturalresourcesofTexasfromfireandother disasters. StatutoryAuthority

Authority to Enter Private Lands

EDUCATION CODE CHAPTER 88. AGENCIES AND SERVICES OF THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS SUBCHAPTER B. THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE

88.104. Authority to Enter Private Lands Authority is hereby granted to every employee of the Texas Forest Service and any outside labor or assistance the employee deems necessary to enter upon any privately-owned land in the performance of fire suppression duties which are by state law under the direction of the director. These entries on privately-owned land may be made whenever it is necessary to investigate forest and grass fires and to ascertain whether they are burning uncontrolled, and whenever it is necessary to suppress forest and grass fires that are known to be burning uncontrolled.

TFS Regular Duty Fire Response East Texas

EDUCATION CODE CHAPTER 88. AGENCIES AND SERVICES OF THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS SUBCHAPTER B. THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE 88.102. General Duties (3) take any action deemed necessary by the board to prevent and extinguish forest fires;

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EastTexasFireResponse

Texas Forest Service Regular Duty Fire Response West Texas

EDUCATION CODE CHAPTER 88. AGENCIES AND SERVICES OF THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS SUBCHAPTER B. THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE

88.118. Statewide Fire Coordination Center (a) The director shall establish a statewide fire coordination center. (c) The center shall provide a central location for statewide: (1) wildfire monitoring; (2) coordination of the response to each major or potentially major wildland fire in the state, including fires in places where urban areas and rural areas meet, with the coordination function including a direct liaison with the state emergency operating center;

GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 418. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Sec. 418.042. STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN.(a)Thedivisionshallprepareandkeep

currentacomprehensivestateemergencymanagementplan.Theplanmayinclude
Sec. 418.113. DISASTER DISTRICTS. (a)Thisstateisdividedintodisasterdistrictstoengagein

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STATE OF TEXAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN Annex F Firefighting

3..RequestsforassistanceoutsidetheforestedareaofTexasshouldgothroughtheDDC.Additionally, TexasStatutesmandatetheTFStocoordinatetheresponsetoeachmajororpotentiallymajorwildland fireinthestate C o u n ty J u d g e re q u e s ts A s s is ta n c e fro m D is a s te r D is tric t C h a irp e rs o n (D D C ) D D C v e rifie s re q u e s t w ith D e p a rtm e n t o f P u b lic S a fe ty (D P S ) tro o p e r o r T F S e m p lo y e e D D C d ire c ts T F S to re s p o n d T F S E m e rg e n c y O p e ra tio n s C e n te r (E O C ) re c e iv e s th e re q u e s t a n d n o tifie s a p p ro p ria te T F S s u p e rv is o r F ire c re w re s p o n d s

TFS Fire Response Under a Governors Emergency Proclamation

EDUCATION CODE CHAPTER 88. AGENCIES AND SERVICES OF THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS SUBCHAPTER B. THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE 88.118. Statewide Fire Coordination Center (2) coordination of the response to each major or potentially major wildland fire in the state, including fires in places where urban areas and rural areas meet, with the coordination function including a direct liaison with the state emergency operating center;

STATE OF TEXAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

C.OPERATIONALGUIDANCE 8.StateLeadAgenciesforCertainIncidents d.TexasForestServicecoordinationofresponsetomajororpotentiallymajorwildfires 13 October2010


V. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

2.Organizations b.EmergencySupportFunctions(ESFs) 6)FirefightingESF a)ResponsibleFor:Coordinatingplansandemergencyactionstodetectandsuppress firesonstateandprivatelands,coordinatefirefightingoperationsforlargewildland firesencompassingseveralgovernmentaljurisdictions,andassistinlarge industrial/structuralfires.MaintainsAnnexFtotheStatePlan. b)PrimaryCouncilAgency:TexasForestService

Annex F Firefighting

II.PURPOSE Thepurposeofthisannexistodefinetheorganization,operationalconcepts,responsibilities, andprocedurestoaccomplishstateemergencyfirefightingrequirementsinTexas.Thisannexis applicabletoallagencies,organizations,andpersonnelwithfirefightingemergencysupport function(ESF)responsibilities.

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TFS All-Hazards Incident Management STATE OF TEXAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN Annex N Direction and Control
IV.CONCEPTOFOPERATIONS F.SPECIALIZEDRESOURCEPLANNING 3.IncidentManagementTeams(IMTs) TheTexasForestService(TFS)hasorganizedseveralIMTscomposedofexperiencedNIMS/ICS personnelthatcanbedeployedasneededtoeithermanageorassistinthemanagementof emergencyresponseoperationsTheIMTisundertheoperationalcontroloftheDDC Chairpersonwhenmobilizedforallhazardincidents. Prior to or following a disaster, TDEM requests incident management support from TFS through the TFS representative on the State Emergency Management Council TDEM issues an ICS 213 General Message form to TFS. This is a mission assignment TFS EOC receives the request Appropriate incident management personnel are mobilized Updates are provided to TFS EOC and TDEM WildlandFireOperationsDoctrine Fireoperationsdoctrinestatesthefundamentalprinciplesonthesubjectoffireoperations.This doctrineestablishesaparticularwayofthinkingaboutfireoperations.Itprovidesaphilosophyfor leadingfirefightersinfireoperations,amandateforprofessionalismandacommonlanguage.Fire operationsdoctrinedoesnotconsistofprocedurestobeappliedtospecificsituationssomuchasitsets forthgeneralguidancethatrequiresjudgmentinapplication. 15 October2010

TheNatureofFireOperations Fireisacomplex,dynamicandoftenunpredictablephenomenon.Fireoperationsrequiremobilizinga complexorganizationthatincludesmanagement,command,supportandfirefightingpersonnel,aswell asaircraft,vehicles,machinery,andcommunicationsequipment.Whilethemagnitudeandcomplexity ofthefireitselfandofthehumanresponsetoitwillvary,thefactthatfireoperationsareinherently dangerouswillneverchange.Afirefighterutilizingthebestavailablescience,equipmentandtraining andworkingwithinthescopeofagencydoctrineandpolicy,canstillsufferseriousinjuryordeath. WildlandFireOperationsRiskManagement Theprimarymeansbywhichwepreventaccidentsinwildlandfireoperationsisthroughaggressiverisk management.Oursafetyphilosophyacknowledgesthatwhiletheideallevelofriskmaybezero,a hazardfreeworkenvironmentisnotareasonableorachievablegoalinfireoperations.Through organized,comprehensiveandsystematicriskmanagement,wewilldeterminetheacceptablelevelof riskthatallowsustoprovideforsafetyyetstillachievefireoperationsobjectives.Riskmanagementis intendedtominimizethenumberofinjuriesorfatalitiesexperiencedbywildlandfirefighters. FirePreparedness Firepreparednessisthestateofbeingreadytoprovideanappropriateresponsetowildlandfiresbased onidentifiedobjectives.Preparednessistheresultofactivitiesthatareplannedandimplementedprior tofireignitions.Preparednessrequiresidentifyingnecessaryfirefightingcapabilitiesandimplementing coordinatedprogramstodevelopthosecapabilities.Preparednessrequiresacontinuousprocessof developingandmaintainingfirefightinginfrastructure,predictingfireactivity,identifyingvaluestobe protected,hiring,training,equipping,prepositioninganddeployingfirefightersandequipment, evaluatingperformance,correctingdeficienciesandimprovingoperations.Allpreparednessactivities shouldbefocusedondevelopingfireoperationscapabilitiesandonperformingsuccessfulfire operations. FireOperationsCommandPhilosophy Itisessentialthatourphilosophyofcommandsupportsthewayweconductfireoperations.Firstand foremost,inordertogenerateeffectivedecisionmakinginfireoperationsandtocopewiththe unpredictablenatureoffire,commandersintentmustbelucidandunambiguousandlinesofauthority mustbeclearlyarticulatedandunderstood.Subordinatecommandersmustmakedecisionsontheir owninitiativebasedontheirunderstandingoftheircommandersintent.Acompetentsubordinate commanderwhoisatthepointofdecisionmayunderstandasituationmoreclearlythanasenior commandersomedistanceremoved.Inthiscase,thesubordinatecommandermusthavethefreedom totakedecisiveactiondirectedtowardtheaccomplishmentofoperationalobjectives.However,this doesnotimplythatunityofeffortdoesnotexist,orthatactionsarenotcoordinated.Unityofeffort requirescoordinationandcooperationamongallforcestowardacommonlyunderstoodobjective. Unified,coordinatedaction,whetherbetweenadjacentsingleresourcesonthefirelineorbetweenthe highestcommandlevelandthemostsubordinatefirefighter,iscriticaltosuccessfulfireoperations. FireLeadership Leadershipistheartofinfluencingpeopleinordertoachievearesult.Themostessentialelementfor successinthewildlandfireserviceisgoodleadership.Goodleadersprovidepurpose,directionand motivationforwildlandfirefightersworkingtoaccomplishdifficulttasksunderdangerous,stressful circumstances.Leadersoftenfacedifficultproblemstowhichtherearenosimple,clearcut,bythe booksolutions.Inthesesituations,leadersmustusetheirknowledge,skill,experience,education, valuesandjudgmenttomakedecisionsandtotakeordirectactioninshort,toprovideleadership.All firefighters,regardlessofposition,mustprovideleadership. 16 October2010

FireSuppression Thepurposeoffiresuppressionistoputthefireoutinasafe,effectiveandefficientmanner.Firesare easierandlessexpensivetosuppresswhentheyaresmall.Whenthemanagementgoalisfull suppression,aggressiveinitialattackisthesinglemostimportantmethodtoensurethesafetyof firefightersandthepublicandtolimitsuppressioncosts.AggressiveinitialattackprovidestheIncident Commandermaximumflexibilityinsuppressionoperations.Successfulinitialattackreliesonspeedand appropriateforce.Allaspectsoffiresuppressionbenefitfromthisphilosophy.Planning,organizingand implementingfiresuppressionoperationsshouldalwaysmeettheobjectiveofdirectly,quicklyand economicallycontributingtothesuppressioneffort.Everyfirefighter,whetherinamanagement, command,support,ordirectsuppressionrole,shouldbecommittedtomaximizingthespeedand efficiencywithwhichthemostcapablefirefighterscanengageinsuppressionaction.Whenthe managementgoalisotherthanfullsuppression,orwhenconditionsdictatealimitedsuppression response,decisivenessisstillessentialandanaggressiveapproachtowardaccomplishmentofobjectives isstillcritical. PrinciplesofSuppressionOperations Theprimarymeansbywhichweimplementcommanddecisionsandmaintainunityofactionis throughtheuseofcommonprinciplesofsuppressionoperations.Theseprinciplesguideour fundamentalfiresuppressionpractices,behaviorsandcustoms,andaremutuallyunderstoodat everylevelofcommand.TheyincludeRiskManagement,StandardFirefightingOrdersand WatchOutSituations,LCESandtheDownhillLineConstructionChecklist.Theseprinciplesare fundamentaltohowweperformfiresuppressionoperationsandareintendedtoimprove decisionmakingandfirefightersafety.Theyarenotabsoluterules.Theyrequirejudgmentin application. PrinciplesofFireSuppressionAction Theprinciplesoffiresuppressionactionprovideaframeworkfordevelopingfiresuppression strategyandforconductingfiresuppressionoperations.Again,thesearenotabsolute, immutablerules.Thesefiveprinciplesprovideaconsistentsetofconsiderationswithwhichto evaluatedecisions,plans,andactionsindifferentsituations. 1. Objective Theprincipleoftheobjectiveistodirecteveryfiresuppressionoperationtowarda clearlydefined,decisiveandobtainableobjective.Thepurposeoffiresuppression operationsistoachievethesuppressionobjectivesthatsupporttheoverall managementgoalsforthefire. 2. SpeedandFocus Speedisrapidityofaction.Focusistheconvergenceofappropriateresourcesatthe desiredpositiontoinitiateaction.Theprincipleofspeedandfocusmaintainsthat rapidlydeployingandconcentratingfirefightingresources,inacalculatedfashion,atthe decisivetimeandplaceincreasesthelikelihoodofsuccessfulsuppressionactions. 3. Positioning Theprincipleofpositioningmaintainsthatrapid,flexibleandopportunisticmovement increasestheeffectivenessoffiresuppressionresources.Positioningrangesfromsingle resourceoffensiveordefensivereactionstodynamicfireconditions,toprepositioning ofmultipleresourcesbasedonpredictedactivityandvaluesatrisk.Positioningshould 17 October2010

alwaysbeundertakenwithspeedandfocusinmindandwithsufficienttimefor positioningtooccurbeforeoperationsbegin. 4. Simplicity Theprincipleofsimplicityisthatclear,uncomplicatedplansandconciseorders maximizeeffectivenessandminimizeconfusion.Simplicitycontributestosuccessful actions. 5. Safety Theprincipleofsafetymaintainsthatensuringthesafetyoffirefightersandother personsaffectedbyfireoperationsisfundamentaltosuccessfulsuppressionaction. Safetynotonlycontributestosuccessfulactions,itisindispensabletothem. CostEffectiveFireOperations Maximizingthecosteffectivenessofanyfireoperationistheresponsibilityofallinvolved;including thosethatauthorize,directorimplementthoseoperations.Costeffectivenessisthemosteconomical useofthesuppressionresourcesnecessarytoaccomplishmissionobjectives.Accomplishingfire operationsobjectivessafelyandefficientlywillnotbesacrificedforthesolepurposeofcostsavings. Carewillbetakentoensurethatsuppressionexpendituresarecommensuratewithvaluestobe protected,whileunderstandingthatotherfactorsmayinfluencespendingdecisions,includingthesocial, political,economicandbiophysicalenvironments. GuidingPrinciplesofTexasForestServiceWildlandFireOperations TheguidingprincipleslistedbelowarebasedonthecorevaluesofDuty,RespectandIntegrity: Ourjobistoprovideleadership,professionaldevelopment,coordination,assistanceand supportonwildlandfireandincidentresponseissues,helpingTexanshelpthemselves Safetyofcitizens,firefightersandemergencyrespondersisourhighestpriority WerecognizeTexasisaprivatepropertystate WerecognizetheindependentnatureofTexasfirefightersandoflocalgovernment;theyare ourpartnersinfireprevention,suppressionandincidentmanagement Werecognizethatvolunteersarejustthat,volunteers.Theyhavejobsandprivatelives;they volunteertheirtimetotheircommunities Wewillrequireofourselves,ethicalandeffectivemanagementofFRPprogramswhilekeeping toaminimumthebureaucracyofourprogramsandtherequirementsandpolicieswhichlimit localdecisionmaking Whilewecannotcontroltheweather,wewillstrivetoaccuratelypredictandcommunicatefire potential,basedonfireriskanalysis,priortowildfireoccurrence Theoccurrenceofhumancausedwildfirescanandwillbemitigatedthrougheffectivepublic educationandfirepreventioncampaigns Ourmosteffectivetoolintheprotectionofhomes,lives,improvedpropertyandnatural resourcesareownerdrivenriskmitigationeffortsandfuelreductionbeforethewildfirestarts Wewillutilizecosteffectivetechnologyandsystemstoinsuredecisionmakershaveaccessto relevantinformationinatimelymanner Properplanningandpreparednessisessentialtocoordinatedandeffectiveresponseoperations Rapidresponsewithappropriateresourcesiscriticaltosavinglives,propertyandnatural resources Wewillstrivetoprovideonestopshoppingtofiredepartments 18 October2010

Wewilltreatlocalofficialsandemergencyresponderswiththerespecttheydeserve

StrategyforForestResourceProtectionDivision TheobjectiveoftheForestResourceProtectionDivisionisthesuccessfulstatewideimplementationof theTexasWildfireProtectionPlan,throughassessmentofwildlandfireriskandhazards,mitigationand preventionofriskandhazards,planningandpreparationforincidentresponse,buildinglocalfire responsecapacity,andresponsetowildlandfiresandallhazardincidentsinacosteffectiveand efficientmanner. TheForestResourceProtectionDivisionwillsuccessfullyachieveitsmissionandobjectivesby implementingthefollowingdepartmentalstrategies. PredictiveServices TexasForestServicePredictiveServicesDepartmentintegratesclimate,weather,wildlandfuel conditions,andresourcestatusintoproductsthatwillenhancetheabilityofmanagerstomakesound decisionsregardingbothshortandlongtermstrategydevelopment,resourcerequirements,andthe safetyofresponsepersonnel.Strategiesinclude: Determinecurrentandpredictedweatherconditionsthroughouttheyear. o EstablishandmaintainstatewideRemoteAutomatedWeatherStation(RAWS)network o Developandmaintainstateandnationalnetworkofweatherandassessment professionals Monitortheconditionofwildlandfuels o Establishandmaintainastandardizedmethodofcollectingandanalyzingliveanddead fuelmoistures Providedecisionsupportproductstofiremanagers o Calculatecurrentandpredictedfiredangerandfirerisk o Trackfireoccurrenceandignitionsources Providedecisionsupportproductstoincidentresponsepersonnel o Producefirebehaviorandfireweatherforecasts o ProvidedeadandlivefuelmoistureconditionsandNFDRSindices IdentifyanddocumentWildland/UrbanInterfaceareas o Produceandmaintainastatewidewildlandfireriskassessment Disseminateassessmentinformationtocooperators,electedofficials,andthepublic o Establishandmaintainpublicwebsitefordeliveryandcommunicationofpredictive servicesproducts o ProvidedroughtinformationtocountyandstateofficialsasrequiredinLocal GovernmentCode352.081and352.051 MitigationandPrevention TexasForestServiceMitigationandPreventionDepartmentwillmaintainprogramsthatreducefire occurrence,hazardousconditions,andtheriskoflossfromwildfires.Strategiesinclude: ReducewildlandfirethreattoWildand/Urbaninterfaceareas o UtilizeSouthernWildfireRiskAssessment(SWRA)toidentifyareasatrisk o Developcooperativerelationshipswithlocalgovernmentsandotheragenciesto increaseparticipationinFireWiseCommunitiesProgramandCommunityWildfire ProtectionProgram(CWPP) 19 October2010

EmpowercommunitiesandpropertyownerstomitigatefuelhazardsinUrban/Wildland Interfaceareas Reducehazardouswildlandfuelsinareasofsignificantrisk o ServeasamemberoftheTDAPrescribedBurningBoardanddeliverprescribedburning traininginEastTexasasdirectedbytheboard.(NaturalResourceCode,Chapter 153.041) o Administerprescribedburninggrantprograms o Reducehazardousfuelsthroughutilizationofacceptedfuelreductionpractices o Conductprescribedburnsfordemonstrationpurposes,reductionofhazardousfuels identifiedinCommunityWildfireProtectionPlans(CWPPs),andinsupportof cooperators. o DevelopandmaintainMemorandumsofUnderstanding(MOU)withagenciestodeliver wildlandfuelreductionprograms Preventfireoccurrenceandfireloss o Initiatepreventioneffortspriortoadevelopingfireseason o UtilizedatafromPredictiveServicesandPlanningandPreparednessdepartmentsto identifyareasofhighestsusceptibility o Targetpreventionmessagesbasedonfirecause. o Involvecooperatorsindesigninganddeliveringprograms o

PlanningandPreparedness TexasForestServicePlanningandPreparednessDepartmentwillworkcollaborativelywithother departmentsandagenciesinplanning,developing,implementing,supporting,andevaluatingTFS responsecapabilitiesandneeds.Strategiesinclude. CollaboratewithappropriateFRPdepartmentstodetermineappropriateresponse. o Monitorlocalpreparednesslevelsand,inconsultationwithFRPstaff,determinestate preparednesslevels o MobilizeappropriatefireresourcesasdirectedbyIncidentResponseDepartmentHead. o MaintainTFSEmergencyOperationsCenterasthestatefirecoordinationcenterin accordancewithEducationCode88.118 o ImplementExpandedDispatchattheEOCasappropriateduringemergencyresponse activities Involvelocal,state,federal,andprivatesectorresources o MaintainMOUswithlocal,state,federal,andprivatesectorcooperators o UtilizeTexasInteragencyCoordinationCentertocoordinatelocalfederalresource mobilization o MaintainandmobilizeTexasIntrastateFireMutualAidSystem(TIFMAS)inconjunction withTexasDivisionofEmergencyManagement(TDEM) o MobilizeregionalType3allhazardincidentmanagementteamsinconjunctionwith TDEM o AssistPurchasingDepartmentindevelopmentofTFSemergencycontractsforstate, local,privatesectorresourcesandfacilities Maintainreadinessofresources. o CoordinatewithappropriateTFSunitstomaintaintheStateFireOperationsPlan. o TrackqualificationsofTFSandlocalgovernmentemergencyresponders;identify positionshortagesandrecommendtrainingneeds o Maintainfixedandmobilesupplycachesthroughoutthestate 110 October2010

Provideintelligencetointernalandexternalcustomerstopromotesafetyandefficiency o Enhancepublicsafetybycollaboratingwithotheragenciestocommunicatehazardsand risks o Collect,analyze,anddisseminateTFSandfiredepartmentfiredata o Developandmaintainelectronicinformationtoolstosupportinternalandexternal customers;productsincludetheTexasInteragencyCoordinationCenterwebsite, DispatchTracker,FireReportingdatabase,VFDAssistancedatabase,RiskPooldatabase, andadditionalresourceandsituationalawarenessproducts o DevelopandmaintainFireDepartmentDirectoryinaccordancewithGovernmentCode 614.151,asacomprehensivemultiagencyfiredepartmentinformationsource o GatherdatafromFRPstaffanddeveloponlineoperationalbriefingsforemergency responders o MaintainTexasRegionalResponseNetworkforusebyTIFMAS,TDEM,andlocaland regionalentitiesformobilizationofresources

LocalCapacityBuilding TexasForestServiceCapacityBuildingDepartmentiscommittedtoprovidingleadership,trainingand equipmenttostrengthenemergencyresponsecapabilitiesoffiredepartments.Strategiesinclude: Enhancelocalfiredepartmentcapabilitiesthroughthedevelopmentanddeliveryofassistance programstoeligiblefiredepartments o ProvideequipmentandtraininggrantsthroughtheRuralVolunteerFireDepartment AssistanceProgram(GovernmentCode614.102) o CombinefederalVolunteerFireAssistanceProgramgrantfundswiththeRuralVFD AssistanceProgram o Provideworkerscompensationanddeathanddisabilityinsurancegrantsthroughthe RuralVolunteerFireDepartmentInsuranceProgramtoprotectfirefightersandtheir families(GovernmentCode614.072) o ProvidefirefightingequipmentacquiredthroughtheUSForestServiceFederalExcess PersonalPropertyandtheUSFSDODFirefightingPropertyprograms o ProvideequipmentdonatedundertheTFSHelpingHandsProgram(EducationCode 88.106) o Providealowcostsourceofstructuralandwildlandprotectiveclothing,water expansionproductsandwildlandfireequipmentthroughtheFiresafeandFireQuench programs o ProvideandadministeravehicleliabilityinsuranceprogramthroughtheVolunteerFire DepartmentMotorVehicleSelfInsuranceProgram(InsuranceCode2154) MaximizetheeffectivenessofTFScapacitybuildingprogramsthroughproperstewardshipand minimalbureaucracy. o Focusprogramdeliveryoncriticalprioritiesthatincreasefirefightersafetyandeffective operations o UtilizetheRuralFireAdvisoryCounciltoprovideanexternallocalperspectiveforthe firedepartmentassistanceprograms o Manageinternalprocessestoensurestreamlinedassistanceacrossmultipleprograms, suchasutilizationofacommonapplicationform o Workcooperativelywithfederal,state,andlocalcooperatorstofacilitateefficient deliveryofprogramsfromallsources.

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IncidentResponse TexasForestServiceIncidentResponseDepartmentwillensurerapidandeffectiveresponsetosuppress wildfiresandprovideincidentmanagementteamsduringallhazardincidentsasdirectedbyTDEM. Strategiesinclude: Provideforthesafetyofemergencyrespondersandcitizens o Ensureasafetycultureisinstitutionalizedwithintheagency o Ensureagencypersonnelareappropriatelytrained,equippedandcredentialed o Enhancepublicsafetybydisseminatingalertsandwarningsthroughpublicandsocial mediaoutlets o Maintainknowledgeoffiredepartmentscapabilities,trainingandequipment o Maintainsituationalawarenessofallregions,toincludevegetation,topography, weatherandhazards o Maintainoperationalreadinessofallemergencyresponseequipmentandpersonnel. o Implementtheappropriateuseofincidentsafetyofficers,briefings,materials,andother measures Conductresponseoperationstominimizelossesandlarge,multiperiodfires. o Maintainarobustcommandstructure o UtilizeOperationalFirePlansfordevelopmentofdailyoperationalstrategies o Staffwithappropriatenumbersandtypesofresourcesbasedoncurrentandexpected firedanger o Maintainflexibleandmobileforcestructure o Incorporatefiresuppressionresourcesfromotherstateagencies o UtilizeTIFMASfiresuppressionresourcesasappropriate Conductresponseoperationsinanefficientandcosteffectivemanner o Monitorweather,fireoccurrenceandfiredangerindicestodetermineappropriate staffing o Establishanincidentfinancesectionasneededtomonitordailycostsofoperationsand issuecostsavingrecommendations o Maintainaproactiveroleinthedisasterdeclarationprocessatthestateandfederal leveltomaximizetheavailabilityanduseoffederalemergencyfunds. Supportstateandfederaldisasteroperationsbyprovidingallhazardincidentmanagement personnelandresponseteams o DevelopandmaintainTFSLoneStarStateIMT o DevelopandmaintainTypeIIIRegionalIMTprogram o Encourageparticipationinstateandnationalresponses Provideleadershipindeliveringwildlandfireandincidentmanagementtraining. o DeliverNWCGandallhazardcurriculumtointernalandexternalcustomers o Manageinteragencywildfireandincidentmanagementacademies LawEnforcement TexasForestServiceLawEnforcementDepartmentensurestheenforcementoflawspertainingtothe protectionofforestsandgrasslandsandpursuestheprosecutionofviolators(GovernmentCode 88.102).Strategiesinclude: Enforcelawsrelatingtowildlandfires o Providewildfirecauseinvestigationonescapedandsuspectedarsoncausedfires o Providetraininginfirecausedeterminationtoothercooperators 112 October2010

o Maintaincaninearsoninvestigationprogram Enforcelawsrelatingtotimbertheft o Provideinvestigationforsuspectedtimbertheftcases o Serveassubjectmatterexpertsforlocalprosecutorsandlawenforcementagencies Supportagencylawenforcementneeds o Providesecurityandinvestigationofactivityonstateforestsandagencyproperty. o Conductinternalinvestigations o Performmissingpropertyinvestigationsforfederalexcesspropertyassignedtofire departments o ManageinvestigationsfortheCapacityBuildingDepartmentprograms o Providesupportforincidentresponse

CommandandControl,DelegationofAuthority TheStateofTexasassignstotheTexasForestServicetheauthoritytotakeallactionsdeemednecessary forthesuppressionofwildlandfires.TheTexasForestServicedelegatesthisauthoritytotheForest ResourceProtectionDivision.TheForestResourceProtectionDivisionoftheTexasForestServiceis responsibleforensuringthesafeandeffectivedeliveryoftheagencysmissiontoprovideprotectionof thelives,propertyandresourcesofthecitizensofTexas.Underthismission,theDivisionmaintains strategicauthorityforallfireandemergencyresponseactivities.Thisstrategicauthorityincludes commandandcontrolofallincidents. ResponseauthorityandcommandandcontrolhavebeendelegatedbytheDivisiontothe regions/branchestosafelyandeffectivelymanagefireoperationsupthroughaType3levelof complexityundernormalconditions. SincetheDivisionisaccountableforallfireandemergencyresponseactivitiesandoutcomes,its involvementwillincreaseasneededbasedonriskandfirecomplexity.Increasedinvolvementmay occurunderanyofthefollowingconditions/events: Conditions o Criticalfueldryness(ERCsabove90thpercentile) o Prolongeddrought o Criticalweatherconditionsforecastwithcriticallydryfuelspresent Events o OccurrenceorpotentialoccurrenceofType3fires o Extendedperiodoffireactivity o Evacuationsofcivilians o Lossofstructures o Fireentrapments Increasedinvolvementwillbebasedonmaintainingsafeandeffectiveoperationsandwillbe coordinatedthroughandutilizeexistingagencyresources,fieldoffices,supervisorsandpersonnel. Actionsmayinclude: Initiationofscheduledconferencecalls,onlinemeetingsandothermeasurestoinsure situationalawareness,informationflowandacommonoperationalpictureatalllevels Mobilizationandassignmentofadditionalsuppressionresourcestoinsuresufficientcapacityfor safeandeffectiveoperations(includingfirefighters,equipmentandaircraft) 113 October2010

Mobilizationandassignmentofadditionalincidentsupportpersonneltosupplementexisting agencycommandandcontrolpersonnelandinfrastructure Mobilizationandassignmentofincidentmanagementteamstomissionspecificassignment

StrategyforInteragencyCooperation Thesuccessofourprogramsdependsonamultiagencyapproach.Activitiesinvolvedwithpredictive services,mitigationandprevention,planningandpreparedness,localcapacitybuilding,incident response,andlawenforcementshould,whereverpractical,beconductedonaninteragencybasiswith theinvolvementofcooperatorsandpartners.TexasForestServicemaintainsthefollowingstatewide agreementsandrelationships: Agreements TexasForestServicemaintainsthefollowingagreements: CooperativeWildlandFireManagementandStaffordActResponseAgreementwithU.S.Forest Service,NationalParkService,U.S.Fish&WildlifeService,BureauofIndianAffairs,andTexas ParksandWildlifeDepartment WildlandFireManagementCooperativeAgreementwiththeNatureConservancy AdjutantGeneralsDepartmentofTexasMOUwiththeTexasArmyNationalGuard MultiAgencyCoordinating(MAC)GroupCharterwithU.S.ForestService,NationalParkService, U.S.Fish&WildlifeService,BureauofIndianAffairs,TexasParksandWildlifeDepartment,Texas AgrilifeExtension,andNatureConservancy SouthernGroupofStateForestersFireCompactwith13southernstatesandPuertoRico Relationships TexasForestServicemaintainsthefollowingrelationships: RuralFireAdvisoryCouncil StateFiremensandFireMarshalsAssociationofTexas TexasFireChiefsAssociation TexasEngineeringExtensionService TexasAgriLifeExtensionService TexasDepartmentofTransportation TexasDepartmentofCriminalJustice TexasDepartmentofPublicSafety TexasStateAssociationofFirefighters TexasCommissiononFireProtection StateFireMarshalsOffice TexasDepartmentofAgriculture TexasAssociationofCounties TexasMilitaryForces TexasAnimalHealthCommission LocalcooperativeagreementsandrelationshipswillbelistedintheRegional/Branchplans. StrategyforOperationalFirePlans TheTexasForestServicedesiresaconsistentapproachintheimplementationofOperationalFirePlans acrosstheagency.Tofacilitatethis,thefollowingguidelinesareprovided.Theyinclude: 114 October2010

Thehighestrankingpositionwithineachregion/branchistaskedwithensuringthatthe operationalfireplansareimplemented.ForEastTexasthesearetheRegionalForesters.For CentralandWestTexasthesearetheAssistantChiefRegionalFireCoordinators. Regions/BranchesshouldusecommonstandardsasidentifiedintheStateFireOperationsPlan andOperationalFirePlantemplateforallaspectsoftheirfiremanagementprogramsto facilitateeffectivecollaborationamongotherregions/branchesandcooperatingagencies. Therolesandresponsibilitiesamonglocal,state,andfederalfireprotectionentitiesshouldbe identified. Responsestowildlandfireshouldbecoordinatedacrossalllevelsofgovernmentregardlessof thejurisdictionattheignitionsource. OperationalFirePlansshouldbeintergovernmentalinscopeanddevelopedonaregion/branch widescale. TheOperationalFirePlanshouldserveasadecisionsupportprocesstoguideanddocument wildfiremanagementdecisions.Theprocessshouldprovidesituationalassessment,analyze hazardsandrisk,defineimplementationactionsanddocumentdecisionsandrationaleforthose decisions. Appropriatecomplexityanalysisandfiretypingarecriticalforadequateresponsetoan increasingintensityfire.TheOperationalPlanshouldpayparticularattentiononhowthis importantprocesswillbeimplemented. Initialactiononwildfireswillbetosuppressthefireswiththefewestnegativeconsequences withrespecttofirefighterandpublicsafety,minimalpropertylossesandlowestsuppression cost.

ForestResourceProtectionSteeringGroupandWorkingTeams Wildfireandemergencyresponseinvolvessomeofthemostdangeroustaskstheagencyundertakes.To safelyandeffectivelyperformthesedutiesrequirescontinualdevelopmentandimprovementofagency personnel,equipment,practicesandprocedures.Tomaintaintheprogressionofworkandbetter incorporatefieldlevelinputintotheseprocessestheForestResourceProtectionDivisionhas establishedaSteeringGroupandWorkingTeams.ThisactionwasapprovedbytheTFSExecutiveTeam onJune21,2010. TheSteeringGroupischairedbytheFRPFireOperationsChiefandincludesthefiveFRPDepartment Heads,FRPPlanning&PolicyAnalyst,oneRegionalForesterandoneAssistantChiefRegionalFire Coordinator.TheRegionalForesterandAssistantChiefRegionalFireCoordinatorwillserveoneyear termsandrotateatthebeginningofeachfiscalyear. TheWorkingTeamswillincludeacrosssectionofagencypersonnelnamedbytheSteeringGroupwitha designatedliaisonmemberfromtheSteeringGroup. WorkingTeamsmayformTaskGroupstofacilitateinformationgatheringanddevelopmentofproducts. TaskGroupswilldissolveuponcompletionoftheassignedtask.

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Preparedness
Introduction OneoftheprimaryresponsibilitiesoftheTexasForestServiceistoprovidewildlandfiresuppression assistancetothestateofTexas.Mostofthisassistanceisdeliveredintheformofinitialattack assistancefromlocalTFSoffices.Thefiremanagersandfirefightersattheselocalofficesneedarealistic assessmentofthedailyandweeklywildlandfirepotentialinordertoprovideanappropriateresponse ofsuppressionresourcesandtoknowthepotentialcomplexityofanyfiresthatdooccur.Asystematic approachofgaugingfirepotentialonadailyandweeklybasisatthenational,regional,stateandlocal levelisessentialtoprovidinganappropriateresponseatanygivenmanagementlevel. Firefightersmustassessbothunderlyingfueldrynessanddailyfireweathertodeterminewhattypeof wildlandfiretheymayencounteronanygivenday.Thecombinationofunderlyingfuelconditionsand dailyfireweatherwillprovidearealisticevaluationofdailyandweeklysignificantfirepotential. Oursystematicapproachwillbetomeasurethedailyfireweatheranddeterminewhatwewillcallthe DispatchLevel.Atthesametimewewillmeasuretheweeklyfueldrynesstodeterminewhatwewill calltheLocalPreparednessLevel.Thecombinationoftheweeklylocalpreparednesslevelanddaily DispatchLevelwillprovideagaugeofdailySignificantFirePotential. LocalPreparednessLevel Localpreparednesslevelisadescriptionorcharacterizationoftheunderlyingwildlandfuelconditions. Thedrierthewildlandfuels,thehigherthelocalpreparednesslevel.NationalFireDangerRatingSystem (NFDRS)indicessuchasERC,100hrFM,1000hrFM,andKBDIareindicesthatcorrelatewellwithfuel dryness.Livefuelmoistures,drought,andpercentofnormalrainfallcanalsobeusedtogaugefuel dryness.Theseareallwildlandfuelmetricsthattendtochangeslowlyovertime.Thefinal determinationoflocalpreparednesslevelisasubjectiveprocessasallthefueldrynessmetricsmaynot beinagreementforagivenlocalpreparednesslevel.Forexample,theERCvaluemayberepresentative oflocalpreparednesslevel1whiletheKBDIisrepresentativeoflocalpreparednesslevel2.Theuser mustdecidewhichmetricwillcarrymoreweightinthelocalpreparednessleveldetermination. Followingisadescriptionoffourlocalpreparednesslevelsusingdrought,rainfall,fuelmoisturesand NFDRSindicestodifferentiatebetweenthefourlocalpreparednesslevels. LocalPreparednessLevel1 Weathertrendsprovidenormaltoabovenormalrainfall Herbaceousfuelsaregreen Livefuelmoistureinkeyspeciesis>25thpercentile 1000hourFMgreaterthan50thpercentile 100hourFMgreaterthan25thpercentile ERCvalueslessthan75thpercentile FuelDrynessisabovenormaltonormalmoisturelevel KBDIlessthan75thpercentile DroughtMonitorlistsnodroughtorD0droughtlevel LocalPreparednessLevel2 Weathertrendsprovide50100%ofnormalrainfall Herbaceousfuelsaregreenorintransition Livefuelmoistureinkeyspeciesrangefrom11thto50thpercentile 21 October2010

1000hourFMrangefrom11thto50thpercentile 100hourFMrangefrom11thto50thpercentile ERCvaluesrangefrom50thto89thpercentile FuelDrynessisnormalmoisturetodrylevel DroughtMonitorlistsD0toD1droughtlevels KBDIrangesfrom50thto89thpercentile

LocalPreparednessLevel3 Weathertrendsprovide11%to50%ofnormalrainfall Herbaceousfuelsareintransitionorcured Livefuelmoistureinkeyspeciesrangefrom4thpercentileto25thpercentile 1000hourFMrangefrom4thto25thpercentile 100hourFMrangefrom4thto25thpercentile ERCvaluesrangefrom75thto96thpercentile FuelDrynessisdrytocriticallydrylevel KBDIrangesfrom75thto90thpercentile DroughtMonitorlistsD1toD3droughtlevels LocalPreparednessLevel4 Weathertrendsproviding5%to25%ofnormalrainfall Herbaceousfuelsarecured Livefuelmoisturesinkeyspecieslessthan10thpercentile 1000hrFMlessthan10thpercentile 100hourFMlessthan3rdpercentile ERCvaluesexceedthe90thpercentileandmostlikelyexceedthe97thpercentile FuelDrynessiscriticallydryorextremelydry KBDIexceedsthe90thpercentile DroughtMonitorlistsD2toD4droughtlevels DispatchLevel Dispatchlevelisadescriptionorcharacterizationofdailyweatherfactorsthatinfluencethelikelihood ofwildlandfiresinitiatingandspreading.Dispatchlevelcanalsoprovideameasureofeffortrequiredto containinitiatingwildfires.Weatherelementssuchastemperature,relativehumidity,windspeed,and solarradiationwillinfluencethedailydispatchlevel.NFDRSindicessuchasBurningIndex,Spread Component,andAdjectiveFireDangerarecalculatedbasedondailyweatherelementsandcanbeused togaugethedailydispatchlevel.1hrfuelmoisture,10hourfuelmoisture,andprobabilityofignition arealsomeasurementsthatcanbeusedtogaugedailydispatchlevel.Allofthesemeasurementsand indicestendtochangequicklyovertime.Followingisadescriptionoffourdispatchlevelsusingweather elements,finedeadfuelmoistures,andNFDRSindicestodifferentiatebetweenthefourdispatchlevels. Aswithlocalpreparednesslevel,thefinaldeterminationofthedailydispatchlevelisasubjective processfortheuser. DispatchLevel1 Mostifnotallweatherelementsbelowcriticalthresholds 1hourand10hourFMsabovethe50thpercentile FireDangerislowtomoderate BIvaluesbelowthe50thpercentile 22 October2010

DispatchLevel2 Somebutnotallweatherelementscouldreachcriticalthresholds 1hourand10hourFMsrangefromthe11thto50thpercentile FireDangerismoderatetohigh BIvaluesrangefromthe50thto89thpercentile DispatchLevel3 Mostifnotallweatherelementsreachcriticalthresholds 1hourand10hourFMsrangefromthe4thto25thpercentile FireDangerishightoveryhigh BIvaluesrangefromthe75thto96thpercentile Frontalpassagemaybeforecast Lightninghasbeenobserved DispatchLevel4 Weatherelementsexceedcriticalthresholdsandmanyelementsreachextreme thresholdcriteria NationalWeatherServiceissuesredflagwarnings 1hourand10hourFMsareatorbelowthe3rdpercentile BIvaluesatorabovethe97thpercentile Strongfrontalpassagewithdistinctdrylinemaybeforecast SignificantFirePotential TheNWCGdefinitionforsignificantfirepotentialisThelikelihoodawildlandfireeventwillrequire mobilizationofadditionalresourcesfromoutsidetheareainwhichthefiresituationoriginates. AnothersimpledefinitionforasignificantfireisafirethatreachesType3complexity.Bothdefinitions giveasenseofafirethatisnotanormalfireandafirethatwillrequiremoreconsideration,effortand experiencetosafelycontain.Thereforeitisimportantforfirefightersandfiremanagerstorecognizethe possibilityofsignificantfireoccurrencewithintheirresponsearea.Anapproachthatcombinesthelocal preparednesslevelanddispatchlevelwillprovideagaugeforthelikelihoodofsignificantfire occurrence.Thegraphicbelowisanexampleofusinglocalpreparednesslevelanddispatchlevelto calculateSignificantFirePotential.

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Listedbelowaredescriptionsoftheexpectedfireactivityandthedifficultyofcontrolassociatedwith eachlevelofsignificantfirepotential.Thesedescriptorscanbeusedtohelpvalidatethecalculated significantfirepotentialwhendeterminingthesignificantfirepotentialforthelocalresponsearea. VeryLowSignificantFirePotential Fireoccurrenceisunlikely Anyfiresthatdostartareslowtodevelopandexhibitverylittleresistancetocontrol LowSignificantFirePotential Someinitialattackoccurrenceduringtheafternoonpeakburningperiod FiresexhibitlowresistancetocontrolandgenerallydonotexceedType5complexity ModerateSignificantFirePotential Initialattackoccurrenceishighwithfiresoccurringearlierinthedayandburninglater intotheeveningandnighttimehours. Multipleinitialattackfiresperdayiscommon Initialattackfiresareexhibitingmoreresistancetocontrolandrequiremultiple resourcesforcontainment. FiresgenerallydonotexceedType4complexity Significantfireoccurrenceispossiblebutrare 24 October2010

HighSignificantFirePotential Initialattackactivityisveryhigh Significantfireoccurrenceislikelywhenfiresoccurinproblemfueltypes VeryHighSignificantFirePotential Significantfireoccurrenceislikelyinmostfueltypes Multiplesignificantfiresarepossible CalculatingLocalSignificantFirePotential Eachregion/branchwillcalculatelocalsignificantfirepotentialonaweeklybasisasaminimumandona dailybasiswhenrequiredbytheoperationalplan.Thebasisfordeterminationwillbethelocal preparednesslevelwhichwillberepresentedbytheenergyreleasecomponent(ERC)anddispatchlevel whichwillberepresentedbytheburningindex(BI).TheseNFDRSindicesarecalculatedfromRAWS observations.Theregion/branchandpredictiveservicestaffwillselecttheRAWSthatrepresenttheir region.TheERCandBIwillbeaveragedfromalloftherepresentativeRAWStoobtaintheregional average.TheremaybeoccasiontouseselectedRAWStorepresentpartoftheregionwhenthereare obviousdifferencesinmoisturelevelsacrosstheregion. Predictiveservicesstaffwillassisteachregion/branchtodeterminethebreakpointsfortheERCandBI valuesthatrepresentthefourlevelsoflocalpreparednessanddispatch.TheTexasRAWSforecastand observedvaluesforERCandBIwillbepostedonthepredictiveserviceswebsiteeachmorning.The stepsfordeterminingthedailysignificantfirepotentialareasfollows: 1. ObtainforecastERCandBIvaluesofrepresentativeRAWSfromthepreparedness sectiononthepredictiveserviceswebsite. 2. AddalloftheERCvaluesfromtherepresentativeRAWSanddividethistotalbythe numberofrepresentativeRAWSusedtoobtaintheaveragelocalERCvalue. 3. AddalloftheBIvaluesfromtherepresentativeRAWSanddividethistotalbythe numberofrepresentativeRAWSusedtoobtainthelocalaverageBIvalue. 4. UsingthelocalbreakpointsforERCprovidedbypredictiveservices;assigntheregional averageERCtotheappropriatelocalpreparednesslevel. 5. UsingthelocalbreakpointsforBIprovidedbypredictiveservices;assignthelocal averageBItotheappropriatedispatchlevel. 6. Insertthedeterminedlocalpreparednesslevelanddispatchlevelintothesignificantfire potentialmatrixtodeterminethedailysignificantfirepotential.

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Introduction Firefighterandpublicsafetyisourfirstpriority.Allactivitiesmustreflectthiscommitment.The commitmenttoandaccountabilityforsafetyisajointresponsibilityofallfirefighters,managers,and administrators.Everysupervisorandemployeeisresponsibleforfollowingsafeworkpracticesand procedures,aswellasidentifyingandreportingunsafeconditions. Theprimarymeansbywhichweimplementcommanddecisionsandmaintainunityofactionisthrough theuseofcommonprinciplesofoperations.Theseprinciplesguideourfundamentalwildlandfire managementpractices,behaviors,andcustoms,andaremutuallyunderstoodateverylevelof command.TheyincludeRiskManagement,StandardFirefightingOrdersandWatchOutSituations,LCES andtheDownhillLineConstructionChecklist.Theseprinciplesarefundamentaltohowweperformfire operations,andareintendedtoimprovedecisionmakingandfirefightersafety.Theyarenotabsolute rules.Theyrequirejudgmentinapplication. RiskManagementProcess TheRiskManagementProcessidentifiedintheNWCGIncidentResponsePocketGuide(IRPG)helps ensurethatcriticalfactorsandrisksassociatedwithfirelineoperationsareconsideredduringdecision making.Thisprocessenhancessafetypracticeswhenappliedtofireoperationspriortotakingaction. Work/RestRatio Planforandensurethatallpersonnelareprovidedaminimum2:1worktorestratio(forevery2hours ofworkortravel,provide1hourofsleepand/orrest).Workshiftsthatexceed16hoursand/or consecutivedaysthatdonotmeetthe2:1work/restratioshouldbetheexception,andnoworkshift shouldexceed24hours,exceptforinitialattackorspecialcircumstances(withpriorapprovalofTFSfire administrator/incidentchainofcommand).Howeverinsituationswherethisdoesoccur(forexample, initialattack),incidentmanagementpersonnelwillresumethe2:1work/restratioasquicklyaspossible. TheIncidentCommanderoragencyadministratormustjustifyworkshiftsthatexceed16hoursand thosethatdonotmeet2:1worktorestratio.Justificationwillbedocumentedinthedailyincident records.Documentationshallincludemitigationmeasuresusedtoreducefatigue.TheTime Officers/UnitLeadersapprovaloftheEmergencyFirefighterTimeReport(OF288),orotheragencypay document,certifiesthattherequireddocumentationisonfileandnofurtherdocumentationisrequired forpaypurposes. LengthofAssignment Anassignmentisdefinedasthetimeperiod(days)betweenthefirstfulloperationalperiodatthefirst incidentorreportinglocationontheoriginalresourceorderandcommencementofreturntraveltothe homeunit.Thestandardassignmentlengthis14days,exclusiveoftravelfromandtohomeunit,with possibleextensionsidentifiedbelow.Timespentinstagingandprepositionstatuscountstowardthe14 daylimit. AssignmentExtension Priortoassigningincidentpersonneltobacktobackassignments,theirhealth,readiness,andcapability mustbeconsidered.Thehealthandsafetyofincidentpersonnelandresourceswillnotbecompromised underanycircumstance.Assignmentsmaybeextendedwhen: lifeandpropertyareimminentlythreatened, suppressionobjectivesareclosetobeingmet, 31 October2010

amilitarybattalionisassigned, replacementresourcesareunavailable,orhavenotyetarrived.

FornonTFSemployees,uponcompletionofthestandard14dayassignment,anextensionofuptoan additional14daysmaybeallowed(foratotalofupto30days,inclusiveofmandatorydaysoff,and exclusiveoftravel).Regardlessofextensionduration,twomandatorydaysoffwillbeprovidedpriorto the22nddayoftheassignment.TexasForestServiceemployeesshouldtaketwodaysoffduringany21 dayworkperiod(seeManagementDirectedDaysOffbelow). SingleResource/KindExtensions Whenanincidentmanagementteamisinplace,theSectionChieforIncidentCommanderwillidentify theneedforassignmentextension.TheIncidentCommanderwillapprovetheextensionusingthe NWCGLengthofAssignmentExtensionFormandwillobtaintheaffectedresourcesconcurrence,along withdocumentationofhis/herhomeunitsupervisorsapproval.Ifthepotentialexistsforreassignment toanotherincidentduringtheextension,thehomeunitsupervisorandaffectedresourcewillbeadvised andmustconcurpriortoreassignment.WhenanIMTisnotinplace,theRegionalFire Coordinator/DistrictForesterwillcoordinatewiththeappropriateRegionalForester/AssistantChief RegionalFireCoordinatortodeterminewhetheranextensioniswarranted.Ifapproved,completionof theLengthofAssignmentExtensionFormwillberequired. ManagementDirectedDaysOff ThefollowingguidelinesfromtheTexasForestServiceAdministrativeProcedureswillbefollowedfor managementdirecteddaysoff: 1. GOVERNINGREGULATIONS Theprocedureisgovernedbyseveralpoliciesandregulations: 1.1 SystemPolicy31.03LeavesofAbsence 1.2 SystemPolicy34.07EmergencyManagement 1.3 SystemRegulation31.01.09Overtime 1.4 SystemRegulation31.03.01Vacation 1.5 SystemRegulation31.03.03LeaveofAbsenceWithPay 1.6 SystemRegulation31.03.04LeaveofAbsencewithoutPay 1.7 AdministrativeProcedure30.09OvertimeandCompensatoryTime 2. REFERENCEPUBLICATIONS TheseproceduresaresimilartotheguidelinespublishedbytheNationalWildfireCoordinating Group(NWCG)inInteragencyIncidentBusinessManagementHandbook,Sections12.712.7.3. 3. DEFINITIONS Primarysupervisor,inthisprocedure,referstotheemployeessupervisorfordaytodayduties intheemployeesdesignatedheadquarters.Theprimarysupervisorisusuallydifferentfromthe employeesimmediatesupervisorduringassignmenttoanemergencyresponseincident. 4. GENERAL 32 October2010

Extendedworkperiodsincreaseemployeefatigueandstressandcanresultinimpairedjob performance.Anemployeemayberequiredtotakeamanagementdirecteddayoffasaleave ofabsenceif,inthesupervisorsjudgment,continuedworkperiodswouldcreateasubstantial risktotheemployeeand/orcoworkers.Thepurposeofthisprocedureistoquantifywhen theseconditionsexistanddefinetheresponsibilitiesforenactingguidelinesforamandatory managementdirecteddayoffforsafetyreasons. 5. SITUATIONSINVOLVEDINMANAGEMENTDIRECTEDDAYSOFF Managementdirecteddaysoffmaybecomenecessarywhencombinationsofextendedwork periodsoccur.Thesemanagementdirecteddaysoffmayresultfrominstateoroutofstate FederalornonFederalincidents. 6. GUIDELINES 6.1 6.2 Primarysupervisorsareresponsibleformonitoringtheconsecutiveworkingperiodsof eachoftheiremployees. Ingeneralanemployeeisrequiredtotaketwomanagementdirecteddaysoffifthe employeehasworkedorislikelytoworkcontinuallyfortwentyonedays.Thespecific managementdirecteddaysoffwillbeatthediscretionofthesupervisorandmaybeat anypointwithinthetwentyonedayperiod. Ifamanagementdirecteddayoffisascheduledworkday,theemployeehastheoption tousecompensatorytime,vacationtime,orleavewithoutpayforthemanagement directeddayoff.Ifamanagementdirecteddayoffisnotascheduledworkday,the employeeisoffdutyasusual.Totheextentpossible,managementdirecteddaysoff willnotbeonscheduledworkdays. 6.4 AnR&RdayoffrelatedtoaFederalassignmentissubjecttoAdministrative Procedure30.09OvertimeandCompensatoryTime. 7. EXCEPTIONS

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Ifoperationalreasonsrequireanemployeetoexceedtheguidelineinparagraph6.2written concurrencemustbeobtainedfromthechiefregionalfirecoordinator,regionalforester,or someoneatahigherlevelinthechainofcommand.Thistypeofexceptionshouldbearare occurrencebasedonaclearandpresentthreat. Note:WhenTICCreceivesthenameofaTFSpersonavailabletofillanoutstandingrequest,thenumber ofconsecutiveworkdaysshouldbereportedaswell.Theorderingentitywilldeterminetheviabilityof usingthatresourcebasedonthenumberofdaysremainingofhis/her21daylimit. DrivingStandards Allemployeesdrivingmotorvehiclesareresponsibleforthepropercare,operation,maintenanceand protectionofthevehicle.Theuseofgovernmentowned,rented,orleasedmotorvehiclesisforofficial businessonly.Unauthorizeduseisprohibited. 33 October2010

GeneralDrivingRules Employeesmusthaveavalidstatedriverslicenseintheirpossessionfortheappropriatevehicle classbeforeoperatingthevehicle.Operatingagovernmentownedorrentalvehiclewithouta validstatedriverslicenseisprohibited. Alldriverswhosejobdutiesrequiretheuseofamotorvehiclewilltakedefensivedrivertraining everyfiveyears. Theoperatorandallpassengersarerequiredtowearseatbeltsandobeyallfederalandstate laws. Alltrafficviolationsorparkingticketswillbetheoperatorsresponsibility. AlldrivingrequiringaCDLwillbeperformedinaccordancewithapplicableDepartmentof Transportationregulations. Seatbeltsmustbeavailableandusedinagencymotorvehicles.Withoutexception,seatbelts mustbewornatalltimesbymotorvehicleoperatorsandpassengers,regardlessofthedistance tobetraveledorthetimeinvolved. EmployeesoperatinganymotorvehiclewithaGVWRof26,000poundsormore,towinga vehicle10,000poundsGVWRormore,haulinghazardousmaterialrequiringthevehicletobe placarded,ortransporting16ormorepersons(includingthedriver)mustpossessavalid CommercialDriversLicense(CDL)withallapplicableendorsements. IncidentOperationsDriving Theseguidelinesaddressdrivingbypersonnelactivelyengagedinwildlandfiresuppressionorallrisk activities,includingdrivingwhileassignedtoaspecificincident(checkintocheckout)orduringinitial attackfireresponse(includestimerequiredtocontrolthefireandtraveltoarestlocation). Agencyresourcesassignedtoanincidentorengagedininitialattackfireresponseshouldadhere tothecurrentagencywork/restpolicyfordetermininglengthofdutyday. Nodrivershoulddrivemorethan10hours(behindthewheel)withinanydutyday. Multipledriversinasinglevehiclemaydriveuptothedutydaylimitationprovidednodriver exceedstheindividualdriving(behindthewheel)timelimitationof10hours. Adrivershoulddriveonlyiftheyhavehadatleasteightconsecutivehoursoffdutybefore beginningashift.Exceptiontotheminimumoffdutyhourrequirementisallowedwhen essentialto: o Accomplishimmediateandcriticalsuppressionobjectives. o Addressimmediateandcriticalfirefighterorpublicsafetyissues. Asstatedinthework/restratiosectionabove,documentationofmitigationmeasuresusedto reducefatigueisrequiredfordriverswhoexceed16hourworkshifts.Thisisrequiredregardless ofwhetherthedriverwasstillcompliantwiththe10hourindividual(behindthewheel)driving timelimitations. Managefatigue;everyeffortshouldbemadetoavoidoffunit(excludingIAresponse) mobilizationanddemobilizationtravelbetween2200hrsand0500hrs. FireVehicleOperationStandards Operatorsofallvehiclesmustabidebystatetrafficregulations.Operationofallvehicleswillbe conductedwithinthelimitsspecifiedbythemanufacturer.Limitationsbasedontiremaximumspeed ratingsandGrossVehicleWeightrestrictionsmustbefollowed.Itisthevehicleoperatorsresponsibility toensurevehiclesabidebytheseandanyotherlimitationsspecifiedbyTexasForestServiceorstateor federalregulations.

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UseofLightsandAudibleDevices TFSsupervisorsmayapprovetheinstallationoflightsandaudibledevicesoncertainTFSemergency responsevehicles.Authorizedaudibledevicesmaybeasiren,whistle,orbellthatcanbeheardfroma distanceofnotlessthan500feet.Thefollowingcolorcombinationsareapprovedforemergency lightingonTFSvehicles: Amberandyellowtransporttrucks Redandyellowengines Redsupervisoryvehicles(RFCs,DFs,etc.) AredandbluelightingcombinationwillbeusedbyTFSlawenforcementpersonnelonly. Allpersonsoperatingavehiclewithlightsand/oraudibledevicesmusthavecompletedtheTFS EmergencyVehicleOperator(EVOC)courseorequivalentpriortouseofthelightsorsirens.Equivalent coursesmustbeapprovedinwritingbytheTFSChiefLawEnforcementOfficer.CopiesofallEVOC certificatesshouldbesenttoTICC. Whenrespondingtoawildfire,TFSresponsevehicleswillobeytrafficlawsandtrafficcontroldevicesat alltimes.Itisrecommendedthattransporttrucksoperatewithactiveamberoryellowlightswhilein routetooronthesceneofanincident.Allothervehiclesshouldnotutilizeredlightsoraudibledevices untilreachingthefiresceneexceptinareasofcongestionwherelightsandaudiblewarningdevicesmay beusedtotemporarilyalertothermotoriststhattheresponsevehicleisrequestingtherightofway. Thisinnowaygrantsthedriver/operatortherighttodisregardapplicablemotorvehiclelaws. PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)forFireOperations RequiredPPEincludesthefollowing: WildlandfirebootsMinimum8(frombottomofheeltothetopofboot),laceupleather workbootswithVibramtype,meltresistantsoles Fireshelter Hardhatwithchinstrap Gogglesorsafetyglasses Earplugsorotherhearingprotection Nomexshirt Nomexpants Leathergloves Polyester,polypropylene,andnylonmaterialsarenottobeworn,astheymeltandsticktotheskin whenexposedtoflameorheat.Becausemostsyntheticfibersmeltwhenexposedtoflameorextreme radiantheat,personnelshouldwearonlyundergarmentsmadeof100percentnaturalfibersorother fireresistantmaterials.Nomexclothingshouldbecleanedorreplacedwheneversoiled,especiallywhen soiledwithpetroleumproducts.Nomexclothingshouldbereplacedwhenthefabricissowornasto reducetheprotectioncapabilityofthegarmentorissofadedastosignificantlyreducethedesired visibilityqualities.Nomexclothingshouldnotbealteredwithpatchesorscreenprinting.Ifminor alterationsinsizeneedtobemadeorifsmallcutsinthematerialneedtoberepaired,nomexthread willbeused.(TheTICCandMcGregorcacheshavenomexthreadavailableatnocost.)Nomexshould belaunderedatawatertemperaturebelow140degreesFwithregularlaundrydetergent.Donotuse chlorinebleachorfabricsoftener.Nomexshouldbedriedonalowheatsetting. 35 October2010

EmployeeswhoopttopurchasePPEorfiresupplieswiththeirpersonalfundswillnotbereimbursedif theitemsaredamagedordestroyed.Ifthesupervisorapprovesthereplacementofitems,the employeemaybeprovidedanequivalentGSAitematthelocalunitscost. HeadProtection Personnelmustbeequippedwithhardhatsandwearthematalltimeswhileonthefireline.Hardhats mustbeequippedwithachinstrap,whichmustbefastenedwhileridingin,orinthevicinityof, helicopters. AcceptablehardhatsforfirelineuseareHelmet,Safety,Plastic(NFES#0109,NSN8415010552265) listedinNWCGNationalFireEquipmentSystemCatalog:FireSuppliesandEquipment,orequivalent hardhatmeetingtheNationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)Standard1977,StandardonProtective ClothingandEquipmentforuseinWildlandFirefighting. Hardhatsconsistoftwocomponentstheshellandthesuspensionwhichworktogetherasasystem. Alterationofeitherofthesecomponentscompromisestheeffectivenessofthesystem(e.g.wearing hardhatbackwards)andisnotallowed.Bothcomponentsrequireperiodicinspectionandmaintenance. SpecificinspectionandmaintenanceinstructionsarefoundinMissoulaTechnologyandDevelopment Center(MTDC)TechTippublication,YourHardhat:InspectionandMaintenance(02672331MTDC). www.fs.fed.us/eng/td.php EyeandFaceProtection Thefollowingpositionsrequirethewearingofeyeprotection: Nozzleoperator Chainsawoperator/fallers Helibaseandramppersonnel Wildlandfirechemicalmixingpersonnel HearingProtection Personnelwhoareexposedtoanoiselevelinexcessof85dbmustbeprovidedwith,andwear,hearing protection.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto: Chainsawoperator/fallers Pumpoperators Helibaseandaircraftramppersonnel Wildlandfirechemicalmixingpersonnel Anyotherpersonnelexposedonaregularbasistodamagingnoiselevels NeckProtection FaceandneckshroudsarenotrequiredPPE.However,ifused,faceandneckshroudsshallmeetthe requirementsofFSspecification5100601orNFPA1977StandardonProtectiveClothingandEquipment forWildlandFireFighting. LegProtection AllchainsawoperatorswillwearchainsawchapsmeetingtheNFPA1977StandardsProtectiveClothing andEquipmentforWildlandFirefighting. FireShelters Newgenerationfireshelterswillbeissuedandcarriedinareadilyaccessiblemannerbyallline personnel.Firefighterswillinspecttheirfiresheltersatthebeginningofeachfireseasonand 36 October2010

periodicallythroughouttheyear,toensuretheyareserviceable.Informationoninspectingfireshelters canbefoundathttp://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/newshelt72.pdf Traininginthedeploymentofnewgenerationfireshelterswillbeprovidedpriortoissuance.Training shelterswillbedeployedatrequiredAnnualFirelineSafetyRefresherTraining.Nolivefireexercisesfor thepurposeoffireshelterdeploymenttrainingwillbeconducted. Thedeploymentofsheltersistobeviewedasalastresort,andwillnotbeusedasatacticaltool. Supervisorsandfirefightersmustneverrelyonfiresheltersinsteadofusingwelldefinedescaperoutes andsafetyzones.Whendeployedonafire,fireshelterswillbeleftinplaceifitissafetodosoandnot beremovedpendingapprovalofauthorizedinvestigators. IncidentResponsePocketGuide(IRPG) TheIRPGshouldbecarriedbyallfirefighters.Individualsshouldpayparticularattentiontothe followingareas: RiskManagement LookUp,Down,andAround LCESLookouts,Communications,EscapeRoutes,andSafetyZones CommonDenominatorsofFireBehavioronTragedyFires StandardFirefightingOrdersandWatchOutSituations DownhillChecklist Wildland/UrbanInterfaceFirefighting ThunderstormSafety HazardTreeSafety PowerlineSafety RoadsideResponseSafety UnexplodedOrdnanceSafety OilandGasSiteSafety LastResortSurvival HazmatIncidentOperations AllHazardIncidentResponse AviationWatchOutSituations IncidentBriefingsandTurndownProtocol Firemanagersmustensurethatsafetybriefingsareoccurringthroughoutthefireorganization,andthat safetyfactorsareaddressedthroughtheICortheirdesigneeandcommunicatedtoallincident personnelatoperationalbriefings.Theidentificationandlocationofescaperoutesandsafetyzones mustbestressed.AbriefingchecklistcanbefoundintheIRPG. Everyindividualhastherighttoturndownunsafeassignments.Whenanindividualfeelsanassignment isunsafetheyalsohavetheobligationtoidentify,tothedegreepossible,safetyalternativesfor completingthatassignment.TheIRPGcontainstheprocessforHowtoProperlyRefuseRisk. StandardSafetyFlagging TheNWCGrecommendsthefollowingSafetyZone/EscapeRouteflaggingforwildlandfireactivities: HotpinkflaggingmarkedEscapeRoute(NFES0566).Crewswithcolorblindmembersmaywishto carryandutilizefluorescentchartreuseflagging(NFES#2396). 37 October2010

Hazardsshouldbemarkedwithyellowwithblackdiagonalstripes,1inchwide(NFES0267).Iftheabove recommendationisnotutilizedonanincident,theI.C.orhis/herdesigneewillneedtoidentifythe selectedcoloranditmakeitknowntoallfirefighters. SixMinutesforSafetyTraining ItisrecommendedthatdailySixMinutesforSafetytrainingbeconductedthatfocusesonhighrisk, lowfrequencyactivitiesthatfirepersonnelmayencounterduringafireseason.AdailynationalSix MinutesforSafetybriefingcanbefoundat:http://www.nifc.gov/sixminutes/dsp_sixminutes.phpor theNationalSituationReport. VisitstotheFireline/RXBurns Onoccasionitmaybenecessaryorpracticaltoallowanobserveronthefireline.Thismayinclude mediapersonnel,agencyadministrators,oremployeeswhohavenotcompletedtheirrequiredtraining. Escortedpersonnelmaynotperformanyaspectsoffiresuppression VisitstothefirelinemusthavetheapprovaloftheIC/BurnBoss AllvisitorsmustbeescortedandreceivetrainingintheproperuseofPPE VisitorsandescortsmustmaintaincommunicationswiththeDIVSorappropriatefireline supervisoroftheareatheyarevisiting RequiredPPEwildlandfireboots,yellownomexshirt,nomexpants,hardhatwithchinstrap, leathergloves,fireshelter Requiredequipment/supplieshandtoolandwatercanteen(ifdeterminednecessaryby escort) Visitorsmustbeabletowalkinincidentterrainandbeingoodphysicalconditionwithno knownlimitingconditions Escortsmustbelinequalified HazardousMaterialsTransportation VehiclesanddriversarerequiredtomeetallDOTregulationsregardingfueltransportation,storage containersandlicensing.ForadditionalinformationvisitU.S.DepartmentofTransportationPipelineand HazardousMaterialsSafetyAdministrationatwww.phmsa.dot.govorPMS442Interagency TransportationGuideforGasoline,MixedGas,DripTorchFuel,andDieselat http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pms.htm.Pertainingtoweightoffuelusethefollowing;gasolineweighs approximately6.42lbs.pergallonanddieselweighsapproximately7.15lbs.pergallon. Thetypeofdriverslicenseandtrainingrequireddependontheamountoffuelbeingtransportedand thesizeandtypeofthefuelcontainer.Toavoidtheneedforacommercialdriverslicensehazardous materialsendorsement,limitthetotalamountoffuelbeingtransportedto119gallonsorlessthan 1,001pounds(includingtheweightofthecontainers).Toavoidtheneedforshippingpapersandto reducetrainingrequirements,limitthetotalamountofhazardousmaterialsincludingfuelbeing transportedto440pounds,withnofuelcontainerlargerthan8gallons. Withanyfuelslessthan440poundsor119gallons,aminimumofone5lbs.B:Cextinguisherisrequired ortwo4lbs.B:Cextinguishers.OSHArequiresthesebevisuallyinspectedoneamonthbyfacility personnelandinspectedonceayearbyacertifiedindividual.Theannualinspectionmustberecorded.

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Gasoline,DripTorch,andPropaneFuels Driptorchfuel,gasoline,ormixedgasshallbetransportedonlyinDOTspecificationtanks.Mosttanks availableatgeneralsupplystoresaredesignedonlytotransportdieselanddonotmeetDOT specificationsfortransportingdriptorchfuel,gasoline,andmixedgas. DieselFuel ShippingpapersandtheEmergencyResponseGuidebookarerequiredonlywhendieselistransportedin tankslargerthan119gallons. Fusees Fuseesareconsideredhazardousmaterialsandtheweightbeingtransportedmustbetakeninto account.Thisweightmustbeincludedwithotherhazardousmaterialsnotweighingover440pounds. Forexampleifyouarecarrying140poundsoffusees,youmayonlycarry300poundsoffueland containers.Originalcontainersforfuseeshaveproperlabelingstenciledontheboxinadditiontothe appropriateplacard.Ifanewcontainerhastobeused,allofthepertinentinformationshouldbe transferredtothenewcontainerwhereitisjustasvisible.Donotallowfuseestocomeintocontact withotherhazardousfuels,thismayresultinunpredictableresultsduringuse.Fuseesshouldbestored inacooldryplace. Labeling Thediamondshaped(redbackgroundwithwhiteletters)FLAMMABLELIQUIDlabel(below)isrequired onmanygasoline,mixedgas,driptorchfuel,anddieselcontainersof119gallonsorless.Theselabels areavailablethroughseveralvendors.Theymustbemaintainedingoodcondition.Thecornersmeasure about4inchesapart.

Placarding AFLAMMABLEplacardisrequiredwhenthegrossweightofallhazardousmaterialsis1,001poundsor moreorwhenanytankislargerthan119gallons.Placardsmustbeinstalledoneachsideandoneach endofthetransportvehicleortank.Ifplacardsarerequired,theUnitedNations(UN)identification numberalsomustbedisplayed.Theidentificationnumbermaybeshownseparatelyasanorangepanel (below,left)ormaybeincludedaspartoftheplacard(below,right).TheUNidentificationnumberfor: Gasolineormixedgasis1203. Driptorchfuelis1993. Dieselis1202.

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 Inallcases,itisthedriversresponsibilitytoknowtheregulationsforthetypeandamountofhazardous materialsheorsheistransporting. BorderOperations AllpersonnelrespondingtofiresalongtheUSMexicoborderneedtobeawareofissuesrelatedto illegalactivitiesonorneartheborderandhaveaunderstandingoftheuniqueproblemstheywillface whilefightingfireneartheborder.ItisimperativethatagencyofficesalongtheborderprovideIMTs andincomingresourcesaverythoroughbriefingontheuniquebordersafetyissues.Thereisareal possibilityfirefighterswillencounterillegalimmigrantsordrugsmugglers.Whenfirefightersencounter immigrantsorsmugglers,thefirefightersmaybedistracted,losingthesituationalawarenesstheyneed tokeepthemselvesandtheircrewssafe.ItisimportantthatIMTsrespondingtotheborderregionset upcoordinatedeffortswithlocallawenforcement(e.g.,BorderPatrol)inanticipationofillegalactivities. Accidents/Injuries TheprocedureslistedbelowwillbefollowedforallTFSpersonnelinvolvedinpersonalinjuriesorvehicle accidents.Foraccidentsorinjuriesinvolvingstateorfederalcooperatorsassignedtoanincident, contactthefinancesectionchieforsafetyofficerfordirection. PersonalInjuries EachadministratorshallsubmitaPreliminaryReportofInjurytotheTFSHumanResourcesDepartment withintwodayswhenanemployeesustainsajobrelatedinjurythatresultsinlosttimeormedical attention.TheformisavailableintheFORMSsectionoftheTFSwebsite. PrecautionaryReportsOccasionallyanemployeemaysufferaminorinjuryandisreluctanttofillouta preliminaryreportofinjuryform.However,eventheslightestinjurycanleadtocomplicationsthat requiremedicalattentionorresultinlosttimee.g.backstrainorexposuretochemicals.Ifanemployee sustainsaninjuryanddoesnotseeanyimmediateneedformedicalattentionordoesnotloseanytime asaresultoftheinjury,theymaysubmittheinjuryreportasaprecautionarymeasurebywriting PRECAUTIONARYonthetopoftheform. VehicleAccidents Driversofstateownedvehiclesthatareinvolvedinamotorvehicleaccidentwillcompleteandsubmit theTAMUSMotorVehicleAccidentReport(MVAR)formtotheTFSHumanResourcesDepartment withintwodays;theformisavailableintheFORMSsectionoftheTFSwebsite. AccidentReportingandNotifications FaxoremailadministrativeformstotheEnvironmentalHealth&SafetyOfficerintheTFSHuman ResourcesDepartment: 310 October2010

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TrainingandQualifications
TheTexasForestServiceutilizesthestandardssetforthbytheNationalWildfireCoordinatingGroups (NWCG)publicationWildlandandPrescribedFireQualificationsSystemsGuidePMS3101intrainingand qualificationofitsincidentresponsepersonnel.Requirementsthatmaydeviatefromthoseestablished bytheNWCGareapprovedbytheTFSCertificationCommittee. CertificationandRecordKeeping TrainingandcertificationinformationforallTFSemergencyrespondersshallbemaintainedattheTexas InteragencyCoordinationCenter.DatawillbeenteredelectronicallyintotheIncidentQualifications System(IQS)andahardcopyfilefolderwillbekeptforeachemployeeandwillincludecertificatesand taskbooks. CertificationofNonAgencyPersonnel NonTFSfirefightersandsupportpersonnelwillnotbecertifiedbyTFS. TheIncidentQualificationsandCertificationCard(RedCard) TheTFSChiefofFireOperationsisresponsibleforannualcertificationofpersonnelservinginemergency responsepositions.AgencycertificationisissuedannuallyintheformofanIncidentQualificationsand CertificationCard,whichcertifiestheindividualisqualifiedtoperforminaspecifiedposition.TheRed Cardmustbesignedbytheagencyadministratorordelegate.Theagencyadministrator,supervisor, andindividualareresponsibleformonitoringfitness,training,andperformance,aswellastaking appropriateactiontoensuretheemployeemeetsallpositionperformancerequirements. TheRedCardwillhavea12monthcurrency.TheTexasForestServicetypicallyissuesRedCardsatthe beginningofeachcalendaryear,andasneededduringtheyearasqualificationschangeduetoinitiation orcertificationoftaskbooks. AnnualFirelineSafetyRefresherTraining AnnualFirelineSafetyRefresherTrainingisrequiredforallpersonnelparticipatinginfiresuppressionor prescribedfireactivities,orforthosewhomaybeassignedtothefirelineperformingnonsuppression duties.Therefreshertrainingmustincludethefollowingcoretopics: EntrapmentsUsetrainingandreferencematerialstostudytheriskmanagementprocess(as identifiedintheIncidentResponsePocketGuide)andrulesofengagement(i.e.LCES,10,18, LookUp) CurrentIssuesReviewanddiscusshottopicsandnationalemphasistopics.Reviewforecasts andassessmentsfortheupcomingfireseasonanddiscussimplicationsforfirefightersafety. FireShelterReviewanddiscusslastresortsurvival.Conducthandsonfireshelterinspections andpracticeshelterdeployments. OtherHazardsandSafetyIssuesChooseadditionalhazardandsafetysubjects,whichcould includeSAFENET,currentsafetyalerts,site/unitspecificsafetyissuesandhazards. Thesecoretopicsmustbesufficientlycoveredtoensurethatpersonnelareawareofsafetyconcerns andproceduresandcandemonstrateproficiencyinfireshelterdeployment. AnnualFirelineSafetyRefresherTrainingwillhavea12monthcurrency.AwebsiteentitledAnnual WildlandFireSafetyRefresherTrainingisavailabletoassistinthetraining.Itcanbeaccessedthrough thesafetywebpageatwww.nifc.gov. 41 October2010

 Inadditiontotheannualfirelinerefresher,HelicopterManagerswillberequiredtoattendRT372every threeyears,andcrewmembersmustattendtheyearlyHelicopterCrewMemberclassroomrefresherto maintaincurrency. CertificationCommittee TheTFSCertificationCommitteeisagroupofpersonnelwhoseexpertiserepresentsthefunctionalareas oftheIncidentCommandSystemCommand,Operations,Planning,Logistics,Finance,Aviation, PrescribedFire,andDispatch.Thecommitteeisresponsibleforprovidingmanagementoversightand reviewofthewildlandandprescribedfirepositionswithintheagency.Thecommitteealso: Certifiesthatqualificationsarevalidbyreviewingthetrainingandexperienceofeachemployee. Determinesifeachemployeepossessesthepersonalcharacteristicsnecessarytoperformthe positioninasafeandefficientmanner. Makesrecommendationstotheappropriateagencyadministratorordesigneewhois responsibleforfinalcertificationsignature. RecommendsclassroomtrainingneedstotheTexasInteragencyTrainingCommittee. TaskbooksandCertification TheNWCGtaskbookisavailableforallprimaryICSpositionsandsatisfactorycompletionisa requirementforcertificationwithintheTexasForestService.Thefollowingproceduresshallbe followedforalltaskbooks: AfterdeterminingthatallprerequisitesforthepositionhavebeenmetaccordingtoNWCGs 3101requiredtrainingandexperiencetheEastTexasTrainingCoordinatorshallinitiateall taskbooksfortheEastTexasOperationsDept.AlltaskbooksforFRPIncidentResponseDept. personnelshallbeinitiatedbytheappropriateAssistantChiefRegionalFireCoordinator. TaskbooksforallotherFRPandFRDpersonnelshallbeinitiatedinconjunctionwiththeTICC AssistantEmergencyResponseCoordinator. Whenataskbookisissued,thecoverpagewillbefaxedtoTICC.TheTICCAssistantEmergency ResponseCoordinatorwillverifythattheindividualhasmetalltheprerequisitesandhe/shewill thenbeconsideredfortraineeassignments.Arevisedredcardwillbeissuedatthattime. Oncealltaskshavebeenperformedandevaluated,thefinalevaluatormustsigntheinside coverofthetaskbook.Taskbookscanbesignedbypersonnelwhoaresupervisingthetrainee, butthefinalevaluatormustbequalifiedinthepositionforwhichhe/sheisevaluating.The traineeshouldmakesuretheevaluatorisqualifiedbeforehe/shesignsinoneoftheevaluation blocks. Itisstronglyrecommendedthatindividualsgoonmultipleassignmentswhilecompletinga taskbook.IfanindividualcompletesalltaskswithinTexas,itisatthediscretionoftheTFS CertificationCommitteewhetherornothe/shemusttakehis/herfirstassignmentoutofstate asatraineeintheposition. Singleresourceboss,unitleader,IncidentCommanderType4,SafetyOfficerType2and positionsabovethoselevelsmustbeevaluatedinaminimumoftwodifferentfueltypes,havea minimumofthreeassignmentsintheposition,andatleastoneevaluatormustbeaTFS employee.Traineesmustgetatleastoneperformanceevaluationpriortocompletionofa taskbook. Taskbooksshouldbecompletedwithinthreeyearsofthedateofissue.Ifanindividualisunable tocompletethetaskbookwithinthattimeframe,he/sheshouldcontacttheAssistant EmergencyResponseCoordinatoratTICC.Inmostcases,anextensionwillbeallowedif significantprogresshasalreadybeenmadeinthetaskbook.Oncecompleted,acopyofthe 42 October2010

taskbookshouldberetainedatthelocalofficeandtheoriginalforwardedtoTICC.After confirmingallrequiredtraininghasbeencompleted,asynopsisoftheexperiencewillbe forwardedtotheCertificationCommittee.Thesynopsiswillincludenumberanddurationof assignments,namesandagenciesofevaluators,fueltypes,complexityofincidents,etc.The committeewillprovidearecommendationforcertificationorrequestanadditional assignment(s).TheTFSCertificationCommitteehasdelegatedauthoritytothePlanning& PreparednessDepartmentHeadtoapproveorrejectentryleveltaskbooks(belowunitleader, squadboss,ICT5,etc.)whenthetraineeclearlyhasgainedsufficientexperienceorisseverely lackinginexperience.QuestionsregardingthesetaskbookswillbedirectedtotheSubject MatterExperts(SMEs)ontheTFSCertificationCommittee. ThePlanningandPreparednessDepartmentHeadwillcertifyalltaskbooksapprovedbythe committee.Oncecertified,anewredcardwillbeissuedandtheindividualmustserve satisfactorilyinthatpositiononatleastoneincidentbeforebeingeligibletostartataskbookat thenextlevel. Toretaincurrency,performanceisrequiredinthatorasimilarpositionatleasteveryfiveyears (threeyearsforaviationanddispatchpositions).NWCG3101listsallpositionsthatwillhelp maintaincurrency.Ifcurrencylapses,theindividualwilltemporarilyrevertbacktoatraineein theposition.Toregainfullqualificationinaposition,theindividualmustdemonstrate satisfactoryperformanceforaminimumoftwoshifts.AnIndividualPerformanceRating(ICS 226)shouldbeusedtodocumentperformanceandshouldbeforwardedtoTICC. QualificationforpositionsforwhichthereisnotaskbookmustbeapprovedbytheTFSIncident ResponseDepartmentHeadinconjunctionwithanSME.

PhysicalFitness ThefollowingproceduresfromtheTexasForestServiceAdministrativeProcedureswillbefollowedfor allworkcapacitytesting: 1. GOVERNING REGULATIONS These procedures are governed by Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) published by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). 2. GENERAL Fitness and health of Texas Forest Service (TFS) firefighters is of utmost importance to ensure the safety of all personnel working on the fire line. The Work Capacity Test (WCT) is the primary means to assess the fitness level of firefighters. The WCT for budgeted and seasonal TFS employees will be administered twice per year (October 15 through December 20 and March 15 through June 15) by regional fire coordinators (RFC), qualified alternates designated in writing by the Incident Response Department Head, or TFS Human Resources Department personnel. The WCT will be administered and recorded in accordance with the Work Capacity Test Administrators Guide. Employees should be notified at least six weeks prior to the testing so they may prepare as necessary (conditioning and medical screening). The notification letter will direct employees to immediately fill out the Health Screening Questionnaire (HSQ). 3. APPLICABILITY All firefighters are required to maintain a current WCT fitness level to perform their duties. Firefighters are defined as budgeted and seasonal TFS employees whose position description identifies fire fighting as an essential duty. 43 October2010

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There are three fitness levels assigned by work capacity testing:

Arduousfor positions involving field work which calls for above average endurance and superior conditioning. Moderatefor positions involving field work requiring complete control of physical faculties and may include considerable walking, standing, and lifting 24-50 pounds. Lightfor positions involving occasional field duty. 4.2 Criteria for each fitness level are as follows:

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Test Pack Field Walk

Distance (miles) 3 2 1

Pack (pounds) 45 25 None

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The WCT administrator is responsible for submitting, by fax or email, the completed WCT Data Sheet (page 20 of the WCT Administrators Guide) to the Human Resources Department for review and forwarding to the payroll office to process incentive payments.

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REQUIREMENTS 5.1 All TFS firefighters must maintain at least a moderate fitness level. (See section 12 for special provisions for grandfathered employees.) For NWCG assignments outside of Texas, employees must meet the applicable fitness level listed by position in NWCG Publication PMS 310-1. Employees filling positions on South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact orders must meet the same fitness level requirements as for assignments within Texas.

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FITNESS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS 6.1 6.2 The fitness and incentive programs do not apply to seasonal and part time employees. As an incentive to firefighters, a monetary payment of $500 will be awarded to those who achieve and maintain an arduous fitness level. The incentive payment will be paid at the rate of $250 per semi-annual test in which the arduous fitness level is met. The WCT administrator must ensure that proper medical clearance has been received and the consent form signed before the arduous test can be taken.

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To assist firefighters in achieving and maintaining a higher fitness level, TFS will provide an opportunity to conduct continuous physical exercise at the rate of one hour per day, three days per week, unless in a travel status or during emergency response. The physical fitness program will be managed by the chain of command, but districts and offices are encouraged to train together. Employees will review and utilize the USDA Forest Service WCT Brochure as a guide in developing their training regimen.

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GUIDELINES 7.1 Detailed guidance for conducting the WCT is found in the NWCG publication Work Capacity Test Administrators Guide. At least one emergency medical technician (EMT) shall be on site from start to finish. It is recommended to have at least one EMT for every 20 participants. A person may not take the test while serving as an on-site EMT. It is also recommended that an ambulance be on site throughout the test. Participants for the pack or field test should provide a pack with the appropriate weight for the test. Each pack will be weighed by the WCT administrator prior to the test.

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MEDICAL SCREENING 8.1 At the beginning of August, each applicable employee must fill out an HSQ. This must be done prior to conditioning for, or taking, any fitness level of the Work Capacity Test. All HSQs will be collected by the appropriate supervisor and sent through the chain of command to the Human Resources Department for review and filing. Only one HSQ must be completed annually unless there is a change in the employees health or their physician directs them to return prior to taking the Spring WCT. Employees who have had a change in medical condition since the previous WCT must have a medical clearance form clearing them for the WCT completed by their physician. The medical clearance form must be faxed to the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at 979/458-6698 prior to the WCT. The chain of command, in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, will review each HSQ. The chain of command, with advice from the Human Resources Department, will determine whether an employee is cleared to start conditioning and take the WCT or requires further medical evaluation. If further medical evaluation is required, TFS will reimburse full-time employees for any out of pocket costs incurred (i.e., co-payments). Seasonal employees will be reimbursed for any costs incurred, up to the co-payment amount paid for full-time employees in the same geographical area.

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Employees requiring medical evaluation must have their personal health care professional complete the Wildland Firefighter Medical Clearance Form prior to taking the WCT. This form, when completed, will be forwarded to the Human Resources Department for review and filing.

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All WCT participants will also sign a Work Capacity Test: Informed Consent form. This form will be collected by the WCT administrator on test day and sent to the Human Resources Department for review and filing.

ForadditionalinformationontheTFSworkcapacitytestingprocedures,pleasegoto http://tfsfinance.tamu.edu/modules/finance/admin/admin_procedures/default.htm BasicFireline/PrescribedBurnTraining Priortoperforminganysuppressionworkonthefireline(onawildfireorprescribedburn),all employeesmustcompletethebasicfirefightercurriculumI100,L180,S130,andS190.Allheavy equipmentoperatorsmustcompletetheTFSTractorPlow/DozerOperationscoursepriortooperating equipmentonawildfireorprescribedburn.Inaddition,personnelmustcompletetheCaterpillar simulatortrainingpriortooperatingaCat120Mmotorgrader.Allfitnessandsheltertraining requirementsmustbemetpriortoperforminganysuppressionduties. TexasForestServiceStandardsforChainsawOperatorsandFallers AllTFSemployeesshallhaveappropriatetrainingtooperateachainsawonprojectsorincidents.An agencycertifierforchainsawoperatorsshallbeappointedbytheIncidentResponseDepartmentHead andapprovedbytheTFSCertificationCommittee.Thecertifierwillchoosehisowndelegatestoassistin annualrefreshertrainingatthedistrict/branchlevel.Thesedelegatesmustbegiventheirannual refresherspriortobeingusedaslocalcertifiers,andmaybeusedonlytocertifyClassAFallers. NWCGChainsawCertificationStandards TheTFSCertificationCommitteehasestablishedthefollowingminimumqualificationandcertification processforChainsawOperators(RedCardcertifiedasClassAFaller): SuccessfulcompletionofS212,includingthefieldexercise. Successfulcompletionofannualrefreshertraining,includingchainsawmaintenance,safety review,successfulfallingofa12(max.)tree,aswellasdemonstratingproficiencyinlimbing, bucking,andbrushremovalundervariousconditions. Documentationofchainsawtrainingandannualcertificationwillbemaintainedbythecertifier foreachindividual.ThisinformationshallalsobeforwardedtoTICCtobeenteredintothe individualsmastertrainingfile. TheTFSCertificationCommitteehasestablishedthefollowingminimumqualificationandcertification processforClassBFallers: SuccessfulcompletionofS212,includingthefieldexercise. Successfulcompletionofannualrefreshertraining,includingchainsawmaintenance,safety review,successfulfallingofa24(max.)tree,aswellasdemonstratingproficiencyinlimbing, bucking,andbrushremovalundervariousconditions. Documentationofchainsawtrainingandannualcertificationwillbemaintainedbythecertifier foreachindividual.ThisinformationshallalsobeforwardedtoTICCtobeenteredintothe individualsmastertrainingfile. TheTFSCertificationCommitteehasestablishedthefollowingminimumqualificationandcertification processforClassCFallers(morethana24tree): TheagencywillnotcertifyanyoneasaClassCFallerwithoutpriorapprovalbytheIncident ResponseDepartmentHead. 46 October2010

 Acertifiedchainsawoperatorscardwillbeissuedandtheappropriatequalificationwillbeaddedtothe individualsredcard,allowingoperationofasawonTFSprojectworkoranystateorfederalincident. NonNWCGCertificationStandards TheCertificationCommitteehasestablishedthefollowingminimumqualificationandcertification processforChainsawOperators(TFScertifiedasClassAFaller): SuccessfulcompletionofathreedayTFSChainsawOperationscourse,includingfieldexercise. (ThiscoursewillcontainthesamematerialastheS212course,butbecauseofthesmallerclass sizes,itwillbepossibletoteachitinthreedaysratherthanfour.) Successfulcompletionofannualrefreshertraining,includingchainsawmaintenance,safety review,successfulfallingofa12(max.)tree,aswellasdemonstratingproficiencyinlimbing, bucking,andbrushremovalundervariousconditions. Documentationofchainsawtrainingandannualcertificationwillbemaintainedbythecertifier foreachindividual.ThisinformationshallalsobeforwardedtoTICCtobeenteredintothe individualsmastertrainingfile. Acertifiedchainsawoperatorscardwillbeissued,allowingoperationofasawforTFSprojectworkor TFSincident,however,anindividualmustbefirelinequalifiedtooperateasawonaTFSfire.

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IncidentResponseEquipment
TheTexasForestServiceutilizesavarietyofequipmentandvehiclestosupportfireandemergency responseoperations.Properusage,trainingandmaintenanceareessentialtoinsurebothsafeand effectiveoperations. TransportTrucks TheTFSfleetincludesavarietyoftransports,varyingfromautomatictransmissionsto18speed standardshifts.Theycansafelyandefficientlydelivercrewsandequipmenttoworksitesandfire scenesifproperlymaintainedandoperated. SafetyandTraining ItisarequirementforallTFSemployeestohaveaclassACDLdriverslicensetooperateaTFStransport truck.Tooperateanyoftheseunitsitisimportanttobefamiliarwiththeirparticularshiftingpatterns. Thesearelistedonthedashofeachunitandintheownersmanual. Aloadedtransportunitcanweighbetween13,000to80,000pounds.Maneuveringthesevehiclescan bedifficult.Turningtoofastandtosharpcanresultininjuryandvehicledamage.Acceleratingfrom0 to50mphcantakeafullminuteormore.At40mphittakesnearly200feettostop.Increased followingdistanceandotherdefensivedrivingpatternsareessentialtosafeoperations.
Parking

First,parkinthedirectionyouintendtotravel.Thatmeansparkingsothatyoucanstartoffwithout backingoutintotrafficormakingaUturnacrossoncomingtraffic.Second,parksothatyouwont blocktheviewofotherdrivers.Atransportparkednearanintersectioncouldblocktheviewofother driversandmightcauseanaccident.Third,avoidparkingonsteepgrades.Settingtheparkingbrakeis noguaranteethatthetransportwontrollduringloadingorunloading.Ifyoumustparkonagrade, alwaysturnthefrontwheelstowardthecurborawayfromtrafficandchockthewheels. Whenparkingfortheevening,makesurethelocationissecureandwelllit.Settheparkingbrakeand leavethetruckinlowgearandLowrange.Rollupthewindowslockthedoorandremovethekeysfrom boththetransportandtractor. Whenparkingatafire,positionthetrucksothatitfacesthenearestexit.Ifyoureforcedtoleaveina hurry,youdontwanttospendtimebackinguporturningaround.Makesureyouleavetheroadway clearforothervehicles.Ifthereisachancethefiremightreachyourtruck,bladeafirelanearoundit beforeyouattackthefire.Rollupthewindowsandleavethedoorunlockedandthekeysinthe ignition.Withthewindowsup,thecabwillbefreeofsmokeandashand,ifsomeonehastomoveyour truckinahurry,theyllbeabletogetinandmoveit. Backing Backingupanytransporttruckcanbeahazardousoperation,andshouldbealastresort.Avoidbacking situationswherepossible.Forexample,parkparalleltothecurborroadsideinthedirectionyouintend totravel.Ifyouneedtoturnaround,findaspotwhereyoucanturnwithoutbacking.(Neverback aroundacornerofanintersectiontoturnaround).Ifyouhaveapassenger,havethemgetoutand guideyou.

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Whenyoumustbackup,thefollowingproceduresarerecommendedforyoursafety.First,knowwhat isbehindyou.Eitheryouoryourpassengershouldgetoutandcheckforholesorobstructions.After youvecheckedforpossiblehazardsbehindyou,switchonyouremergencyflashersandhonkthehorn brieflyasyoustartback.Remembertousethelowrearaxlerangeonthesplitshifttransmissionswhen backingafullyloadedtruck. Haveyourpassengerorsomeoneelseguideyouwheneverpossible.Thepersonguidingthedriver shouldstandpasttherearofthetruckandonthedriverssidesothattheyarevisibleinthedrivers outsidemirroratalltimes.Useyourmirrorswhilebackinganddontleanoutofthecabwhilethetruck ismoving. Neverusemorethanonepersontohelpguideyou.Itistheresponsibilityofthepersonsignalingto indicatethedriverwhentostart,whentostop,andhowmuchdistanceisremaining.Tomakesurethe driverseesthesignalsusebothhands.Atnightthelightsonthetractorcanbeusedtolightupthearea behindthetruckandthepersonsignalingcanuseaflashlighttosignalthedriver.Ifyouareforcedto backacrossaflowoftraffic,someonemusthelpcontroltrafficandsignalyouwhenthewayisclear. MaintenanceandInspections Maintenanceshallbecompletedinatimelymannerandnottoconflictwithoperatorsmanualforthe equipment.Inspectingyourvehicleservestwopurposes.First,abriefbutthoroughinspectiondetects mostmaintenanceproblemsintimetopreventcostlyrepairs.Acarelessdrivermightoverlooksmall leaksorincorrectfluidlevels,butagoodinspectionwillspottheseproblemsbeforetheyproducea breakdownoranaccident.Second,eachinspectionprotectsyou.TheTexasForestServicedoesnot expectyoutooperateanunsafevehicle,butyoumusttaketheresponsibilityfornotifyingyour supervisorifthereisadefectwithanyequipment.Donttakechances;inspectyourunits(vehicles) properly. Athoroughdailyinspectionmustbecompletedbeforetheunitisusedeachday.Dailyandweekly equipmentchecklistsshouldbekeptintheunitforeasyaccess(AppendixB). HeavyEquipmentDozers,TractorPlows,andMotorGraders TheTFSheavyequipmentfleetconsistsofType2&3dozers,Type2,4,5&6tractorplows,andmotor graderunits.Thelocationoftheequipmentisdependentonfuelsandterrain.Theageandconditionof thisequipmentvariesgreatly. Regardlessoftypeorkind,heavyequipmentwillbeproperlysecuredtotransportswithadequatechains andbindersasoutlinedbystateregulations.Itistheresponsibilityofthetransportdrivertoverifythat theequipmentisproperlysecuredbeforeandduringeachtrip.Thetransportdriverofthisequipment shallknowtheoverallheightoftheloadandavoidlowclearanceareasthatwouldresultinanimpact. Thisequipmentshallbeoperatedinasafemannerregardlessofthefireortrainingsituation.Inwildfire situations,suppressionunitswillbeoperatedbyaqualifiedoperatororbyanoperatortraineeunder thesupervisionofaqualifiedoperator.Thisprovidestheopportunityfortrainingonwildfireswhile havingexperiencedpersonneltosupervisesuppressionactivities. SafetyandTraining AnypersonneltooperateheavyequipmentwillcompletetheTFSDozer/TractorPlowMaintenance& Operationscourse.Thisclassshouldbecompletedbeforeoperatinganyequipmentonawildfireor 52 October2010

prescribedburn.ClassesarewidelyavailableatTFSannualacademiesandlocallevels.Operatorswill workontheHeavyEquipmentOperator(HEO)positiontaskbooktobecomeaqualifiedoperator,which requiresaminimumof40hoursoftraining.Thistaskbook,aftercertification,onlyqualifiesanoperator atthebasiclevel.TheInitialAttackstatuswillbedeterminedbythelocalsupervisorandexperienced operatorsaftertheindividualhasobtainedtheNWCGFireFighterType1(FFT1)/ICT5qualificationand afterhavingbeencertifiedasabasicoperatorexhibitingadvancedfirefightingskills.Whileapersonmay becomecertifiedasanoperator,theonlyequipmenttobeoperatedshouldbewithinthecapabilitiesof thatoperator;e.g.apersonwhowasqualifiedasanoperatoronaJD450shouldnotbeorderedona wildfiretooperateaJD750withoutanypreviousexperience.Operatorsshouldnotbeplacedon equipmentthattheyarenotfamiliarwithregardlessoftheneed,whichotherwisecouldjeopardizetheir safety. Communicationswillbeestablishedwithotherpersonnelbeforebeginninganytask,includingchecking thatmobile/handheldradio(s)areworkingandoncorrectfrequency.AnyAM/FMradiosorothermusic listeningdevicesshouldremainoffwhileengagedinanylivefireactivities.Theequipmentsengine shouldbewarmedupbeforeeveryuse,idleddownafteruse,andallowedtocoolbeforeshuttingdown. Aseatbeltshallbewornatalltimesduringoperation.Noonebuttheoperatorshouldapproachand/or climbontheequipmentduringoperationorwhenidle.Topreventanyinjuryinsidethecaband maintaingoodvisibility,theoperatorshouldkeepthecabcleanatalltimes.Atnotimewillheavy equipmentbeoperatedortransportedwiththedoorsopen.Regardlessofprotectioncageand/or environmentalcab,acorrectlysizedfireshelterforthecurrentoperatorwillbepresentontheunit duringalloperations.Uponcompletionofanytrainingorsuppressionactivities,theequipmentfuellevel shouldbereturnedtofullcapacity. Heavyequipmentwillbeoperatedbyanappropriatelyqualifiedoperatororbyatraineeunderthe supervisionofaqualifiedoperator.TheNWCGdozerboss(DOZB)andtractorplowboss(TRPB)positions shouldbeutilizedduringequipmentdeploymenttoaidtheoperator.Thesepositionsshouldbepersons workingonthegroundandnotoperatingtheequipment.IfaDOZB/TRPBisnotimmediatelyavailable, utilizeaswamper(minimumqualificationisNWCGFFT2)tomitigatehazardsandidentifyrisks. MaintenanceandInspections Heavyequipmentshouldhavesafetyandoperationalinspectionsaccomplishedeitheronapostfireor dailybasis.Itistheresponsibilityoftheoperatortoinsureproperinspectionsarecompleted.TheOF 296Vehicle/HeavyEquipmentSafetyInspectionChecklistandinstructionscanbefoundinAppendixB. Officesshoulddocumenttheseinspections.Periodicmaintenance(asrequiredbythemanufacturer) shallbeperformedattheintervalsrecommendedandproperlydocumented. Allfluidlevelsshouldbecheckedaftereachuseandmonitoredonamonthlyorasneededbasis.All engineairandcoolingsystemsshouldbecheckedaftereachuseandservicedorreplacedasneeded. Theradiatorshouldbecheckedfordebrisaftereachuse;itshouldonlybecleanedwithair,notwater. Anyairblowgunusedshouldhavearubbertiptopreventdamagetoequipment.Windowsandmirrors shouldbeinspectedaftereachuseandmaintainedinasafeworkingcondition.Equipmentandall attachmentsshouldbegreasedaftereveryuseordaily.Theenginecompartmentshouldbekeptclean andfreefromaccumulationofflammablefluidandlitter. Toreducethetransport,introduction,andestablishmentofnoxiousweedsorotherbiological contaminantsonthelandscapeduetofiresuppressionactivities,firesuppressionunitsshouldbe cleanedatadesignatedareapriortoarrivingandleavingtheincident.Onsitefireequipmentshouldbe 53 October2010

usedtothoroughlycleantheundercarriage,tracks,radiator,andexterioroftheunit.Thecleaningarea shouldalsobeclearlymarkedtoidentifytheareaforpostfirecontroltreatments,asneeded. StandardEquipmentInventory Acorrectlysizedfireshelterforthecurrentoperatorwillbepresentontheunitduringalloperations.A recommendedtoolkit,whichshouldconsistofbutnotlimitedtofencingpliers,wirecutters,tiewire, screwdrivers,socketsetwithadequatesocketsandattachmentstoremoveaccesspanelsandadjust movingitems,fuses,1224volttestlight,greasegun,extratubesofgrease,andelectricaltape.Class ABCFireExtinguisher,firstaidkit,flashlightwithrechargeableorextrabatteries,handcleaner,window cleaner,disposabletowels,chainortowstrapadequateforequipmentweight,andanextrapersonal safetylightforgroundpersonnel.Inaddition,motorgradersshouldbestockedwithanairhosewith necessaryadaptertoconnecttoairtank(ifapplicable),airgauge,tirerepairkit,andnecessarytoolsto removeortightenwheels. EnginesandTenders TheTFSenginefleetcurrentlyconsistsofType3&6engines.Theseengineshavebeenacquiredover manyyearsandhaveallbeendesigneddifferently.Theyvaryintransmissiontype,watercapacity, toolbox/storagearrangement,cabsetupandvehiclelength.Enginetypingandrespectivestandardsare identifiedintheNWCGFirelineHandbook,4101. Fuelcardsissuedtothesevehiclesarestrictlyforfuelinthevehicleitself.Anyfuelneededfordrip torches,chainsaws,pumps,oranyotherusewillbepurchasedusingasparegascard.Ifthereisno spareissuedtotheengineortopersonneloperatingtheengine,contactaTFSfiresupervisorforthose fuelneeds. Approvedfoamconcentratemaybeusedtoimprovetheefficiencyofwater,exceptnearwaterways whereaccidentalspillageoroversprayofthechemicalcouldbeharmfultotheaquaticecosystem,or otheridentifiedresourceconcerns. Useavailablewatersourcesasneeded,however,makeeveryefforttogetpermissionfromprivate landownerswhenusingstockpondwater.Ifpredetermineddraftorfillupsitesarealreadyestablished andknown,usethoseinsteadofpioneeringnewsites. SafetyandTraining Enginesrequiredifferentconsiderationsthanastandardvehiclenothavingtheadditionalweight.While TFSenginesdohavebaffledtanks,thedrivershouldconsiderthemovementofwaterinthetankwhen intravel.Engineoperatorsshouldmaintainatleast10percentoftheuseablecapacityofthewatertank foremergencyengineprotectionanddrafting. Atleastonesetofwheelchockswillbecarriedoneachengineandwillbeproperlyutilizedwhenever theengineisparkedorleftunattended.Thisincludesengineoperationinastationarymodewithouta driverinplace.Allengineswillhaveatleastone5lb.ABCrated(minimum)fireextinguisher,eitherin fullvieworinaclearlymarkedcompartment.Eachengineshallcarry,inaclearlymarkedcompartment, afullyequipped1032personfirstaidkit. Whileoperatingtheengineinreverse,alldriversshouldhaveabackingguidemonitoringthe movement.Shouldthedriverloosevisibilitywiththebackingguideatanytime,thedriverwillstop

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immediatelyandplacethevehicleinparkwiththebrakeapplied.Thiswillremainineffectuntilthe backingguideisagainvisibletoensuretheirsafety. OperatorsareresponsibleforcheckingthattheGVWRisnotexceeded.Supervisorsmustensurethat themaximumallowableweightofthevehicleisnotexceeded.Forcommerciallydesignedhighway vehiclesusedinoffhighwayapplications,theCargoLoad(CL)mustnotexceed90%ofthedifference betweentheGrossVehicleWeightRating(GVWR)andthevehicle'sCurbWeight(CW).Innumerical form:MaxCL=.90(GVWRCW)DP.Thecurbweight(CW)isdefinedastheactualweightofavehicle includingallpermanentlyattacheditemsandafulltankoffuel.Itdoesnotincludethecargo(water, tools,supplies,gear,etc.),thedriver,orpassengers.DPisthedriverandpassengersridinginthevehicle. GVWRisthemaximumweightatwhichthevehicleiscertifiedtooperate.Themaximumallowable vehicleoperatingweightisthereforethecurbweightplustheallowablecargoload.TheGrossAxle WeightRatings(GAWR)shallnotbeexceededunderanycircumstances. TFSemployeeswhowishtoworkonanengineshouldhaveaprefirebriefingoftheengineandare encouragedtotakethePMS419WildlandEngineOperatorcourse.Sufficienttimeshouldbespentwith alltraineesgoingovertheequipmentandproperoperationalprocedures.Anyemployeewantingtobe qualifiedasanNWCGEngineBoss(ENGB)mustfirstcompletetheTFSEngineOperator(ENOP)task bookandrequiredtotakethePMS419WildlandEngineOperatorcourse,afterobtainingtheNWCG FireFirefighterType1(FFT1)qualification. MinimumstaffingforType6&7enginesistwoindividuals.MinimumstaffingforType3,4and5 enginesisthreeindividuals.Forstaffingofthreeormore,inadditiontotheENGB,aminimumofone crewmembershouldbeFirefighterType1(FFT1)qualified. MaintenanceandInspections Apparatussafetyandoperationalinspectionswillbeaccomplishedeitheronapostfireordailybasis. WildlandengineinspectionsheetsandinstructionscanbefoundinAppendixB.Officesshould documenttheseinspections.Periodicmaintenance(asrequiredbythemanufacturer)shallbe performedattheintervalsrecommendedandproperlydocumented.Allannualinspectionswillinclude apumpgallonsperminute(GPM)testtoensurethepump/plumbingsystemisoperatingatdesired specifications. Winterizationofthefireengineandpumppackageistheprocessofpreventingdamage duetofreezingtemperatures.AppendixBhasafieldandfullwinterizationchecklistwithinstructions. Theseinspectionsheetscanalsobeusedfortenders. Toreducethetransport,introduction,andestablishmentofnoxiousweedsorotherbiological contaminantsonthelandscapeduetofiresuppressionactivities,firesuppressionandsupportvehicles shouldbecleanedatadesignatedareapriortoarrivingandleavingtheincident.Onsitefireequipment shouldbeusedtothoroughlycleantheundercarriage,fenderwells,tires,radiator,andexteriorofthe vehicle.Thecleaningareashouldalsobeclearlymarkedtoidentifytheareaforpostfirecontrol treatments,asneeded. StandardEquipmentInventory InadditiontostandardPPErequirements,eachfirefightershouldhaveafirepackandreceptaclefor carryingdrinkingwater.Aninventoryofsuppliesandequipmentcarriedoneachvehicleisrequiredto maintainaccountabilityandtoobtainreplacementitemslostordamagedonincidents.Thestandard inventoryforenginesisfoundinAppendixB,andadherestotheminimumstandardforallagency engines.Thereareadditionalcolumnsforrecommendeditemsforinstateassignments. 55 October2010

MiscellaneousEquipmentATVs,UTVs,Trailers,Vans,CrewCarriers,andotherMotorized Equipment TFShasafleetofATVs,UTVs,trailers,crewcarriers,andothermotorizedequipment,includingtracked engines,backhoes,forklifts,andskidsteers. SafetyandTraining AllTFSemployeesthatwillbeoperatinganATV,UTVorothermotorizedequipmentusingmusttakea TFSauthorizedsafetytrainingcoursepertainingtoeachequipmenttype.Thecoursewillbeprovidedby theagencyorbyalocaldealerofequipmenttobeused.ContacttheTFSEnvironmentalSafetySpecialist forcourseinformation.Operatethevehicleforitsintendeduseandnotoutsidethoseperimeters. Headlightsandtaillightsshouldbeturnedonatanytimethevehicleisinuse. Nofiringdeviceswillbeusedfromthesevehicleswhilemovingorstopped.Allfiringdevicesandfuelwill befirmlysecured.Anyspilledfuelshouldbecleanedfromthevehicleinatimelymanner.Any equipmenttransportedbythesevehicleswillbefirmlysecuredtopreventanydamagetothevehicleor injurytotheoccupants.Operatorsshouldusecautionwhileusingthisequipmentandmakeeveryeffort tobriefpersonnelworkingwithintheimmediateareaofuse. Ensureitemstoredonequipmentisfirmlysecured,engineshutdown,lightsoff,doorsclosedandif applicableallDOTregulationsaremet. Duetotheriskofarolloveraccidentnooneshouldoperatea12or15passengervanwithmorethan10 occupants.DriversofTFScrewcarriersarerequiredtoholdaClassBlicensewiththeairbrakes restrictionremoved.Passengersanddriversofvansandcrewcarriersarerequiredtowearaseatbelt atalltimes. Whentowingatrailer,driversmustensuretheyhaveavehicleandhitchthatareappropriateforthe task. MaintenanceandInspections Maintenanceshallbecompletedinatimelymannerandnottoconflictwithoperatorsmanualforthat equipment.Inspectingyourvehicleservestwopurposes.First,abriefbutthoroughinspectiondetects mostmaintenanceproblemsintimetopreventcostlyrepairs.Acarelessdrivermightoverlooksmall leaksorincorrectfluidlevels;butagoodinspectionwillspottheseproblemsbeforetheyproducea breakdownoranaccident.Second,eachinspectionprotectsyou.TheTexasForestServicedoesnot expectyoutooperateanunsafevehicle.Butyoumusttaketheresponsibilityfornotifyingyour supervisorifsomethinggoeswrongwithyourequipment.Donttakechances;inspectyourunits (vehicles)properly. Athoroughdailyinspectionmustbecompletediftheunitmaybeusedthatday.Inspectionforms shouldbekeptintheunit. StandardEquipmentInventory Equipmentinventorywillvarydependingontypeofvehicleandpurpose.Specificneedsshouldbe addressedinRegional/Branchplans. FixedCaches,CacheTrailersandSatelliteTrailer TFShasfixedcachesandmobiletrailercacheslocatedthroughoutthestate.Thesecachesareavailable yeararoundforwildfireorallriskuse.TheprimaryfixedcachesarelocatedattheTFSfacilitiesin 56 October2010

Hudson(TICC)andMcGregor,withsmallercachesbeingmaintainedatAbileneandCollegeStation. SmallmobiletrailersarelocatedinFt.Stockton,Canyon,andLaGrange.Therearealsohurricane trailersatHudson(TICC)andLaGrange. Expendableitemsfromthefixedcachesortrailersmaybeorderedfromthehostcachemanagerusing anSnumberifbeingchargedtoanincidentnumber.RoutineordersforFRPIncidentResponse DepartmentpersonnelwillbesubmittedwithanappropriateaccountnumberthroughtheAssistant ChiefRegionalFireCoordinator.RoutineordersfortheEastTexasOperationsDepartmentpersonnel willbesubmittedthroughtheDistrictForester. Asatelliteinternettrailer(M.O.S.E.S)withphoneandfaxcapabilityislocatedatCollegeStationandcan beorderedthroughtheTFSEmergencyOperationsCenter(EOC).UsersofM.O.S.E.S.areresponsiblefor anychargesincurred.Ifusedonanincident,thechargesshouldbepaidbyanincidentnumber.When usedfornonincidentprojectwork,thechargesshouldbepaidfromaTFSbudgetedorlocalaccount.

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IncidentResponse
Incidentresponsecombinesthecapabilitytodispatchinitialattackresources,sizeuptheincidentand managetheincidentinasafeandefficientmanner.Incidentresponsealsoincorporatespreparedness andincidentresponseplanningwhichensuresthatrespondingfirefightersareawareofthepotentialfor significantfiresandthatfiremanagersarestaffingappropriateresourcesforresponse. InitialAttackDispatch Theinitialattackdispatcherisresponsibleforimplementingtheinitialresponsetoanincidentupon requestforassistanceordetection.Theinitialattackdispatcherwillcoordinatecommunicationsand providelogisticalsupportuntilsuchtimethattheincidentmanagementstructurecansupportthe incident.Theinitialattackdispatchwillfollowstandardoperatingproceduresasoutlinedinthe operationalresponseplan.Ataminimum,initialattackdispatchorganizationswillensurethatthe followingactivitiesareperformedforeachincident. Maintainadispatchlog Recordresourcedispatch,arrival,contain,andcontroltimes Recordresourcesdispatched RecordlocationwithLat/Lon Obtainandrecordestimatedfiresize Obtainandrecordfueltype Obtainandrecordfirecomplexity Obtainandrecordcommandstructure(identifyIC) Recordvaluesthreatenedorlost(homes,infrastructure) ProvideupdatestoDispatchTracker Periodicallycheckcommunicationslinkwithincidentresources ProvideflightfollowingforaviationresourcesasoutlinedinTFSaviationplan Provideweatherupdates;spotweatherforecasts InitialAttackResources TheTFSinitialattackICwillhavetheresponsibilityofsizingupthesituationandimplementingasafe, effective,tacticalplan.Thisplanshouldbeinclusiveofallresourcesontheincident.TheTFSICisalso responsiblefortransitioningtheincidentbacktolocalauthority. AviationOperations AllTFSincidentswilloperateundertheguidelinessetforthintheTexasForestServiceAviationGuide. TheRoleofTexasForestService TFSisrecognizedastheleadwildlandfirefightingagencyonprivatelandsinTexas.TheTFSmayfillthe roleofincidentIC,setupaunifiedcommandwiththelocalauthority,ormayfilltheroleofOSCupon arrivalatanincident.TheTFSroleshouldbeestablishedwiththerequestingauthorityuponarrival. TurningDownaRequestforAssistance Therehavebeenoccasionswhenagencyresourceshavebeenrequestedtoprovideassistancethat exceededourqualificationsorequipmentcapabilities.TherespondingTFSICwillhavetomakethis determination.Iftherequestisunsafeorexceedsthecapabilitiesofourequipment,ourresponse shouldbetoexplainourlimitationsandworkwiththerequestingpartytofindaresourcecapableof fillingtheirneeds. 61 October2010

EnteringPrivateLands UnderSection88.104oftheTexasEducationCode(see11),TFSemployeesareauthorizedtoenter uponanyprivatelyownedlandintheperformanceoffiresuppressionduties.Entriesuponprivately ownedlandmaybemadewheneveritisnecessarytoinvestigateforestandgrassfiresandtoascertain whethertheyareburninguncontrolled.Anyentryuponprivatelandsmustbedoneinareasonableand prudentmannerbytheshortestroute,andusingestablishedingressandegresspointsandroadstothe maximumdegree. Atanytime,shouldaTFSemployeeperceiveanytypeofthreatfromalandowner,arequestforlaw enforcementassistanceshouldbemadethroughthelocalTFSdispatchoffice,andnofurtherattemptto accessthelandshouldbemadeuntillawenforcementarrives.
88.104. Authority to Enter Private Lands Authority is hereby granted to every employee of the Texas Forest Service and any outside labor or assistance the employee deems necessary to enter upon any privately-owned land in the performance of fire suppression duties which are by state law under the direction of the director. These entries on privately-owned land may be made whenever it is necessary to investigate forest and grass fires and to ascertain whether they are burning uncontrolled, and whenever it is necessary to suppress forest and grass fires that are known to be burning uncontrolled.

InBriefings TFSresourcesarrivingatanincidentshouldcontacttheincidentIC(ifthereareresourcesengaged)and requestaninitialbriefingontheincident.Thebriefingshouldbecommensuratewiththeincident complexity.Thisinitialbriefingshouldalsoservetoestablishtheincidentmanagementstructureand theIC.Briefingelementstobeconsideredcanbefoundonthebriefingchecklistlocatedontheinside backcoveroftheIncidentResponseGuide(IRPG). InitialSizeUp Aninitialsizeupisrequiredbeforeimplementingtacticalsuppressionoperations.Sizeupprovides essentialinformationneededtoconductasafeandefficientoperation.Sizeupinformationwillbe providedtothedispatcheruponarrivalandupdatedasneeded.Thesizeupreportontheinsidefront coveroftheIRPGisanexcellentreferenceforsizeupelements.Minimumrequirementsforsizeup shouldinclude: IdentifyIncidentCommander NameofIncident IdentifyIncidentComplexity o Current o Potential Location Size FuelType FireBehavior ValuesatRisk CurrentResources ResourceNeeds Communications/TacticalFrequency Subsequentsizeupwillbeneededastimepassesorfirecomplexitychanges. 62 October2010

IncidentComplexity Toensurethattheappropriatelevelofmanagementisappliedtoanincident,initialattackresponders needtoincludeafirecomplexityanalysisaspartoftheirinitialsizeupandanysubsequentsizeups. Therearefivelevelsofcomplexitythathavebeendefined.TypeIcomplexityisthemostcomplexand requiresthehighestlevelofskillandmanagement.TypeVcomplexityistheleastcomplexincident requiringonlythebasicfirefighterrequirementstomanageanincidentofthiscomplexity. Thecomplexityanalysisofanincidentisnotacompletelyobjectiveprocess.Therearemanyfactorsto considerthatcaninfluencethedeterminationofincidentcomplexity.Someofthemajorfactorsthat shouldbeconsideredinanincidentcomplexityanalysisincludethenumberandtypeofresources engagedorneededforsuppressionoperations,valuesatrisk,threattolifeandproperty,jurisdictional boundaries,fueltypes,firebehavior,significantfirepotential,andfirefightersafety.Thereisa complexityanalysisguidelineintheIRPG(pg.18)thathelpstodeterminethedifferencebetweenthe groupoftype3,4,and5firesversusthegroupoftype1and2fires.Thisguidelinedoesnotdistinguish thedifferencesbetweentype5fires,type4firesortype3fires.Belowaresomecharacteristicsoftype 3,4,and5incidentstohelpdifferentiatebetweenthesecomplexities.Thesecharacteristicsaremeant tobeaguideinthecomplexitydeterminationprocess,notanabsolutedefinitionoftypecomplexity. TypeVComplexity Generallyasmallfireoralargerfirewithahighpercentageofinactiveperimeter. 27firefighterswith12unitsandthelocalfiredepartmentareanadequatenumberof resourcestocontainfire. Firepresentslowresistancetocontrol.Initialattackwillbesuccessful. Firebehaviorandfireintensitiesallowfordirectattack. TypeIVComplexity Fireislargeenoughtorequiremultipleunitsandadesignatedsupervisorwithnocollateral responsibilities. Localresourcesinclude25unitsand15firedepartments. Areconnaissanceaircraftand/or12tacticalaircraftmaybepresent. Firebehaviorandintensitiescancausecontainmentproblemsneartheheadfirewithslopovers andshortrangespotting. Directtacticsaregenerallyusedbutindirecttacticsmaysometimesbeusedtocrossthehead fireduetohighfireintensitiesorhighrateofspread. Fueldrynesslevelsmayrequireextendedmopupaftercontainment. Firebehaviordropsoffsignificantlywithsunsetandincreasedmoisturerecovery. Firesarecontainedinoneburningperiod. *************************************************************************************
***Type 3 Complexity Transition Indicators*** The more indicators that are present increase the likelihood that you have transitioned to a Type 3 fire. Attempt(s) to contain head have failed Indirect tactics are being used Significant fire potential rating is high or very high

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Peak burning period has yet to occur Cannot see the entire fire Tactical aircraft are engaged or ordered Evacuations have occurred or are recommended Number of resources (agency, fire departments, law enforcement) exceed span of control Difficult to manage/monitor all communications Fuels and/or terrain limit access

Regardless of size or complexity, if any of the following are present an ICT3 must be ordered: Entrapment Shelter Deployment Burnover Fatality or serious injury

************************************************************************************* TypeIIIComplexity Cannotseetheentirefireorcannotgainaccesstotheentirefire. Resourcesmayinclude2050respondersfromavarietyoforganizationsincludingwildland agencies,firedepartments,lawenforcement,andreliefagencies. Regionalresourcesmaybedispatchedtofillsomeofthecommandandgeneralstaffpositions, usuallyatthedivision/grouporunitleaderlevel. Tacticalaircraftaredispatchedwhenavailable. Firewillbeanextendedattackfire.Containmentinasingleburningperiodwillnotbepossible duetofueltypes,drytocriticallydryfuelconditions,activetoveryactivefirebehavior,or limitedaccesstofire. Indirecttacticsandstructureprotectionarepartofcontainmentstrategies. Publicsafetyisatriskpromptingevacuationsorroadclosures. *Note:Alertchainofcommand;initiateorderforType3I.C.foranyfirethatmayreachType3 complexity. IncidentManagement Thefollowingguidelinesshouldbefollowedbyallsuppressionpersonnel: Incidentobjectivesaretoprotectlife,provideforfirefightersafety,andprotectvaluesatrisk. Incidentmanagementstructureshouldbecommensuratewithincidentcomplexity. Tacticalbriefingsshouldbeprovidedbeforeinitiatingsuppressionactionsandshouldbe commensuratewithincidentcomplexity. Clear,concisecommunicationsareessentialforsafesuppressionoperations.Atactical frequencyandacommandfrequencyshouldbeassignedtoeachincident.Athirdfrequency shouldbedesignatedasanairtogroundfrequencywhenaircraftareassignedtotheincident. Detectionandtacticalaircraftareoftenassignedtoincidents.Personneldirectingaircraftfrom thegroundmusthavetherequiredqualificationsandexperienceandmustfollowproceduresas presentedintheTFSAviationGuide. Suppressionactionsthatunnecessarilydamageordestroyimprovedproperty,naturalresources orcauseharmtolivestockshouldbeavoided.

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Contained:Thestatusofawildfiresuppressionactionsignifyingthatacontrollinehasbeen completedaroundthefire,andanyassociatedspotfires,whichcanreasonablybeexpectedto stopthefiresspread. Controlled:Thecompletionofcontrollinearoundafire,anyspotfirestherefrom,andany interiorislandstobesaved;burnedoutanyunburnedareaadjacenttothefiresideofthe controllines;andcooldownallhotspotsthatareimmediatethreatstothecontrolline,until thelinescanreasonablybeexpectedtoholdundertheforeseeableconditions.

FireStatusReporting Periodicupdatesontheincidentstatusshouldbeprovidedtodispatch.Arrivingresources,significant events,oroperationsnormalshouldbereportedfromtheincidentandenteredintothedispatchlogby thedispatcher. Communications TexasForestService(TFS)hasaprimaryradiosystemconsistingofVHFhighbandbase,repeater, mobileandportableradios.TheTFSoperatesdispatchcentersinLinden,HendersonandLivingstonin theEastBranchandinLaGrangeintheCentralBranch.RepeatersarelocatedthroughouttheEast Branchandinkeylocalesinotherpartsofthestate,primarilywherewehavetraditionallypre positionedsuppressionresources.Asecondarycommunicationssystem,consistingofsatellite radio/telephonesisutilizedforlongdistancecommunications.In2009anagreementwasreached betweentheTFSandtheTexasDepartmentofPublicSafety(DPS)fortheDPStodispatchfortheTFSin thoselocalsacrossthestatewherewedidnthavefulltimecommunicationsfacilitiesandtoserveasa backupfortheTFSdispatchcenters. RadioIdentificationFormat In2010theTFSimplementedastatewideradiounitnumberingformat.(AppendixC) Statewidepositions: 199: HeadquartersStaff 100199: IncidentResponse 200299: Mitigation/Prevention 300399: LawEnforcement 400499: Facilities/Maintenance 500599: PredictiveServices 600699: ForestResourceDevelopment 700799: PlanningandPreparedness 800899: Reservedforfutureuse 900999: Reservedforfutureuse FirstDigitLegend Branch/Region/TaskForcepositions: 1=Branch1NorthwestTexas Theseuseafourdigitformatwhichidentifies 2=Branch2WestTexas thegeographicHQlocale,kindandtypeof 3=Branch3NorthTexas resource,andspecificunitorindividual. st 4=Branch4CentralTexas 1 Digit=Branchor(inEastBranch)Region 4=Branch4BSouthCentralTexas orTaskForce nd 5=Branch5SouthTexas 2 Digit=Regionor(inEastBranch)District 6=Region6NortheastTexasBranch6 3rdDigit=KindofResource 7=Region7CentralEastTexasBranch6 4thDigit=SpecificUnitorIndividual 8=Region8SoutheastTexasBranch6 9=TaskForces 65 October2010

ChannelPlan TheTFSusescommonradiochannelsfordaytodayandlargescaleoperations.Thestatewidetravel channelisreferredtoasCompact.TherearecurrentlysixTFStacticalchannels(Tac712)but(atthe timeofthiswriting)thesearebeingconsolidatedintothreetacticalchannels(TacA,B,Candreferredto atAlpha,Bravo,andCharlie.)AdditionalinteroperabletacticalchannelshavebeenaddedtoTFS radioswhichwillprovideanadequatenumberofchannelsformostincidents/eventsandenhancethe abilitytocommunicatewithotheragencies.(AppendixC)Recommendeduseofthesechannelsisas follows: Travelinsideyourassignedterritory Usethedaytodaychannelassignedtoyourterritory,unlesstravelingasagroupwithother disciplines/agencies,inwhichcaseitmaybenecessarytodetermineaninteroperablechannel commontoallpartiesinthegroup. Traveloutsideyourassignedterritory UseCOMPACTunlesstravelingasagroupwithotherdisciplines/agencies,inwhichcaseitmay benecessarytodetermineaninteroperablechannelcommontoallpartiesinthegroup. Dispatch Onecriticalcontacttomaintainiswithadispatchpoint.Itmaybenecessarytomonitorthisfor anincidentdispatchandtosend/receivesituationalawarenessincludingweatherandfire behaviorinformation.EspeciallyinEastTexas,thedispatchchannelisalsocommonlyusedfor airdetection.Itwillbenecessarytokeepradiotrafficbriefasthischannelissharedandused formonitoring.SizeupandsituationalawarenesscommunicationsnormallyuseaDispatchor Commandchannel. Command Itmaybenecessarytodesignateacommandchannelwhichisdifferentfromatacticalchannel. Allsupervisorsontheincidentshouldhaveaccesstothiscommandchannel.Itshouldbe utilizedtopassinformationtoandfromcommandstaffandfreeuptacticalchannels. Tactical o SingleTFSCommand: UseTFSTacAlpha(formerlyTac7)forinternalgroundcommunications.Iftheincident escalatesandadditionalinternaltacticalchannelsarerequired,addTacBravo(formerly Tac8)andTacCharlie(formerlyTac9).Ifsimultaneousincidents/eventsareclose enoughtoeachothertocauseinterferenceifbothareoperatingonTacAlpha,thefirst incident/eventshoulduseAlphaandthenextincident/eventshoulduseBravo. o UnifiedCommand: Itisimperativetoestablishandmaintaingoodcommunicationswithpartnersina unifiedcommand.Interoperablefrequencieshavebeenestablishedstatewideand nationwidewhicharedesignedforcommunicatingacrossdisciplines(i.e.,fire,law enforcement,EMS,etc.)andamongvariousagencies(i.e.,TFS,localfiredepartments, TxDoT,etc.).Itwillbenecessarytodeterminewhatchannelstheycanoperateonfor interoperablecommunications.IftheycanoperateonVHFhighbandandtheyhave interoperablefrequenciesprogrammedintheirradios,thencommoncommandand tacticalchannelscanbedeterminedandutilized.TheuseofTexasFire1,for 66 October2010

example,hasbeentheworkhorsechannelforthefireserviceinTexasforunified command,tacticalandevenairtogroundcommunications. Theremaybetimesinwhichtheunifiedcommandresourcesdonthavethesame frequencybandastheTFSortheydonthaveinteroperablechannelsprogrammedand cannotprogramtheminthefield.Insuchcases,itmaybenecessarytohaveajointICP inwhichradiotrafficcanbereceivedfromthedifferentradiosystemsandinformation sharedfacetofaceandrelayedasnecessary.Analternativeistoutilizeextraradios andswapthemwiththevariousUnifiedCommanders. AirtoGround TheTFShastwodedicatedairtogroundchannels.AIRPRIistheprimaryairtoground frequencyandTEXASAIR2isthesecondary.Insomecases,anotherinteroperableortactical frequencymaybedesignatedforthis.IntheEastBranch,TFScontractaircraftareseasonally usedforaerialfiredetectioninlieuoflookouttowers.Therearetimeswhenthesedetection aircraftguidepersonnelintofirelocationsandalsoprovideaerialreconnaissance.Thereare standardTFSdispatch/airdetectionchannelsforthis.ThesearetitledConroe,Henderson, LaGrange,Linden,andWoodville. ThereisanationalAIRGUARDchannelthatistobeusedonlyincasesofemergency communicationswiththeaircraftwhenconventionalairtogroundchannelscannotmake contact.(AppendixC)

InteroperableCommunications In2003,theStateofTexasadoptedacoresetofinstatewidebandinteroperablechannelswhich allowedcommunicationsamong/acrossfire,lawenforcementandemergencymedicaldisciplines.In 2004,thiswasrevisedtoincludenationwidenarrowbandinteroperablechannels.TFSradioshavethese nationwidechannelsprogrammedintothem.Currently,itisafederalrequirementtohave interoperablecommunicationswithinonehourofacommandbeingestablishedonanincidentinvolving multipledisciplines/agencies.Someoftheinteroperablechannels(allthatbeginwiththewordTexas i.e.TexasFire1)willbedeletedon01/01/2013whenwidebandfrequencieswillnolongerbe allowedbytheFCC.Atthattimethenarrowbandchannelswillbeutilizedexclusively.(AppendixC) IncidentRehabilitation Firesuppressionactivitiescancausedamagetoimprovedpropertyandnaturalresources.Themost commonimpactsfromfiresuppressionactivitiesincludesoildisturbancewithsubsequenterosion potentialfromfirebreakconstructionanddamagetofencing.Oncethefirehasbeencontainedand/or controlled,theTFSICisresponsibleforassessingthesuppressionimpactsandimplementingany rehabilitationthatisneeded.Therehabilitationshouldbecoordinatedwiththelandownerifpossible.If thelandownerisnotpresent,theICshouldattempttocontactandinformthelandownerofthefire suppressionactivities.ForadditionalinformationonBMPpracticesrefertoAppendixC. IncidentCloseout Initialattackresourcesareresponsiblefortransitioningthefirebacktothelocalauthoritybeforeleaving thescene.

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FireReports TheTFSI.C.isresponsibleforsubmittinganofficialfirereportintheTFSfirereportingsystem.Thefire reportshallbesubmittedwithin48hoursofthefirebeingcontrolled.AllfieldsarerequiredandtheI.C. willensurealldataiscompleteandaccurate.AsampleTFSfirereportcanbefoundinAppendixCand instructionsforcompletionareintheHelpsectionathttp://tfsfrp.tamu.edu/tfsreporting/Forallfires largerthan100acresintimberor300acresinotherfuels,informationforanICS209IncidentStatus SummarymustbesubmittedtoTICCbytheincidentdispatcher. AfterActionReviews AARsshouldbeconductedinamannerandsurroundingsthatpromoteopenandhonestdiscussion amongtheparticipants.TheAARshouldbeconductedassoonaftertheincidentaspossiblebythe personnelinvolvedontheincident.ThegoalofanAARisthatallincidentparticipantscontributetothe discussionandleavewithanunderstandingofwhathappenedandwhyithappened.TheAARshould alsobuildthedesireoftheparticipantstoimprovetheirproficiencyforfutureassignments.TheAARis anexcellenttoolfor: incorporatingtheactionsordayseventsintothelearningcycle providingaforumfordeterminingtherootcausesofperformancesuccessesandfailures providingaforumfordevelopingstrategiestoreducefuturereoccurrenceifafailuredoesoccur providingpracticeforteamcommunicationandforconflictresolutionbetweenteammembers providingaplacetoestablish,emphasize,andreinforceasafetydrivenagencyculture GuidelinesfortheAAR TheAARshoulddetailtheactionsoftherespondersduringtheassignment.Technical,operational,and humanelementsofgroupperformanceshouldbediscussedasappropriate.Bothgoodandsubstandard performanceshouldbeaddressedandanalyzed.ThecontentofeachAARmayvarywidely,depending upontheevents.Ingeneral,anAARanswersthesequestions: Whatwasplanned? Whatreallyhappened? Whydidithappen? Whatcanwedobetternexttime? Somedaysaremoreexcitingthanothers,andtheAARshouldreflectthisreality.Thefiresupervisorwill needtofocustheAARtomakeiteffective. SomewatchoutstokeepinmindduringAARs: Dontoveranalyzethedaysevents.Shortofacatastrophicproblemthatreallyneedstobetorn downandexamined,discussonlythemostimportantfactorsandmovealong.Insomecases, youmayneedtoguideorlimitthediscussionsothatitdoesnotgettoodeeporconvoluted. DontallowtheAARtobogdownwithtriviaorunnecessarydetailsthatdonotrelatetothe unitsactionsandevents.Ifnothinghappened,dontfeelobligatedtoextracta30minuteAAR fromit. InordertomaximizetheAAR,theconversationmusthaveacertainlevelofcandorandallow individualemotionstosurface.Remember,thisisnotthetimetoreprimand;norisittimefor personaldisputestodominate.Onlyissuesthatarerelatedtotheteam'sperformanceshould beaddressed. AsalearningtooltheAARshouldbeconductedassoonaspossibletobeeffective. Moreinformation,guidesandtoolsforconductingAARsareavailableonlineat: 68 October2010

http://www.fireleadership.gov/toolbox/after_action_review/index.html

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7.

Regional/BranchOperationalFirePlanTemplate
Regional/BranchInventory Theregionalinventoryisincludedtoprovideareferenceforthephysical,administrativeandpolitical characteristicsoftheregionthatrelatetofirebusiness. AdministrativeandPoliticalBoundaries Agencies o TFS o USFS o DEM o NPS o USFWS o Other Counties PopulationandDemographics Cities Communities LandOwnershipCharacteristics Agriculture o Grazing o Crops o Forest FireHistory Thissectionshouldcontainawrittendescriptionofthehistoryandnatureofwildlandfireoccurrencein theregion,includingfireanalysis(bycause)usingFireReportingDatabase FireResources FirefighterQualifications(includecompletelistofallagencyandcooperatorqualifications) Equipment(includecompletelistofallagencyandcooperatorequipment) PhysicalCharacteristics MajorFuelTypes FuelTypesofConcern Topography WUIConcerns(SWRA) CooperatorContacts City/County Agency(stateandfederal) Medical NationalWeatherService LawEnforcement FireDepartments

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IncidentResponsePlanning Thissectionshouldoutlineeachregionsoperationalconsiderationforeachlocalpreparednesslevel. Considerationswillalsobeoutlinedfordispatchlevelsorthecombinationofdispatchandlocal preparednesslevel.Theseconsiderationswillincludebutarenotlimitedto: Staffing Restrictions Prevention Notifications Logistics ThissectionshouldinformationonthatcouldbeusedforTFSorotherpersonnelwhensettingup supportforanincident.Issuesforconsiderationshouldinclude: Landuseagreementsfacilities,airports,helibases,etc. Restaurants,hotels Equipmentmaintenanceshops,partsstores Laundryfacilities Speciallogisticalconsiderations

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AppendixA

Equipment Checklist Truck Model:_______________ Make:________________ Unit#:________________

Tractor Model:______________ Make:________________ Month_____ Year______ Daily Inspection During Fire Danger Tractor Truck 1. Fuel Level 1. Fuel Level 2. Oil Level 2. Oil Level 3. Radiator coolant level 3. Radiator coolant level 4. Tire inflation (visual/kick) 4. Hydraulic fluid level 5. Visual check for leaks, loose components 5. Lubricate linkage & plow (after each use) 6. Clean inside cab 6. Pre-cleaner (air intake bowl/filter) 7. Lights, horn, turn signals 7. TOPS unit (inspect) 8. Fire extinguisher 8. Drain water from fuel tank 9. Drain water from air brake reservoir 9. Remove excess debris 10. Operate engine 5-8 min. 10. Operate engine 5-8 min * Replace any broken tools and replace backfire fluid as needed. Daily inspection Dates: initial date as completed: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31 / Weekly Inspection Tractor Truck 1. Hoses 1. Hoses 2. Drive Belt 2. Drive Belt(s) 3. Battery (water level and connections) 3. Battery (water level and connections) 4. Brake fluid level (where applicable) 4. Lubrication and track adjustment 5. Tire pressure (according to tire rating) 5. Check steering-clutch adjust 6. Lug nuts (check with wrench) (where applicable) 7. Operate radio 6. Operate radio 8. Transmission fluid level 7. Air conditioner filter (clean after use) 9. Hydraulic fluid level 8. Hydraulic fluid level 10. Apply (5,6,9) to trailers where applicable.

Weekly inspection Date: initial date as completed 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31 / 1. List maintenance problems on back. ______________________ Employee doing inspection

Appendix 2 This form is for accidents not involving another vehicle, and when the Texas Forest Service Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form is not appropriate. This form is also used for other equipment damage. Use this form when damage exceeds $100.00. Complete only the items directly pertaining to your equipment. Operator___________________________________ Administrative Unit ________________ Employee Title______________________________ Vehicle Number ___________________ Vehicle Make_______________________________ License Number ___________________ Equipment Type_____________________________ TFS Inventory or Serial #________________ Date Damage Occurred _______________________ Estimated Repair Cost __________________ Accident/Damage Location:________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Description of damage and cause of accident: ________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Make a small detailed drawing of what happened: Date of report_____________ Operators Signature____________________________________ Improper use or Treatment? Yes __ No __ Supervisor Signature__________________________ DISTRIBUTE: Original to TFS Safety Council Chairman, copy to employee file 06/17/02 TFS HR-31
Texas Forest Service PRELIMINARY REPORT OF INJURY NAME OF INJURED: DATE OF THIS REPORT:

ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: DOES EMPLOYEE SPEAK ENGLISH? MARITAL STATUS: DOCTOR'S NAME: (Seen for this Injury) DOCTOR'S ADDRESS: DATE OF INJURY: CITY, STATE, ZIP: TIME OF INJURY: RACE: SPOUSE'S NAME:

HOME TELEPHONE: COUNTY: ETHNICITY: NUMBER OF DEPENDENT CHILDREN?

TELEPHONE: DATE LOST TIME BEGAN:

NATURE OF INJURY: (Cut, bruise, sprain, etc) HOW AND WHY ACCIDENT/INJURY OCCURED:

PART OF BODY INJURED/EXPOSED: (Detail)

WAS EMPLOYEE WEARING SAFETY EQUIPMENT NO CAUSE OF INJURY: (Fall, tool, machine, etc.) ADDRESS WHERE INJURY OR EXPOSURE LIST WITNESSES: SUPERVISOR'S NAME: SIGNATURE OF INJURED EMPLOYEE: SUPERVISOR'S NAME: (Printed) REGIONAL FOREST/DEPT. HEAD NAME: (Printed)

AT THE TIME OF INJURY? (Safety belt, seat belt, etc.)

YES /

WORK SITE LOCATION OF INJURY: (Stairs, dock, etc.)

WAS EMPLOYEE PERFORMING REGULAR DUTIES?

OCCURED INCLUDING COUNTY: (Be specific) RETURN TO WORK DATE: (Or expected) DATE REPORTED: DATE: SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR: SIGNATURE OF REGIONAL FORESTER DATE: OR DEPT. HEAD: DATE:

WILDLANDENGINEINSPECTIONINSTRUCTIONS
Enginecrewshouldusetheinstructionsbelowtoperformdailyorpostfireengineinspections.Theinspectionthat isperformedafterafirerequiresamoreindepthlookatmajorenginecomponents.Manufacturers recommendationsshouldbefollowedwithregardtofluidspecifications/levelsandserviceintervals.Manyofthe statementsbelowrefertocheckorinspect.Whenirregularitiesarefound,documenttheinformationinthe REMARKSareaoftheinspection;ensurethattheproblemiscorrectedbeforeputtingthevehicleintoservice.

CABANDCHASSIS
Asasafetyprecaution,removekeysfromtheignitionwhileworkingunderoraroundthevehicle. ApproachChecktheoverallappearanceofvehiclestance(notleaning).Checkforsignsofdrippingfluidsaround majorfireenginecomponents. HoodCheckthehoodlatches,springs,andhinges. OilWiththeengineonlevelground,checkoillevel;addifneeded. PowerSteeringFluidCheckfluidlevel;addifneeded. FuelFilterEnsuretherearenoleaks. Fuel/WaterSeparatorEnsuretherearenoleaks. AutomaticTransmissionFluidWiththeengineonlevelground,ensurethatthetransmissionfluidlevelmeets manufacturersrecommendations.Ensurefluidistherightconsistency.Checkthefluid'scolorandsmell. ManualTransmissions:Occasionallycheckfluidlevelpullplugandcheckwithfinger. Transfercase:Occasionallycheckfluidlevelpullplugandcheckwithfinger. Differential:Occasionallycheckfluidlevelpullplugandcheckwithfinger. HydraulicBrakeFluidCheckfluidlevel;addifneeded. FanandFanBeltsEnsurethatthefanmovesfreely,hasnocracks,andbladesaretight.Checkbeltsforwear, frays,tension,orcracks.Replaceasnecessary. DriverSideFrontTire,Rim,HubandSuspensionChecktreaddepth,wearpatterns,tiredamageandtire pressure.Ensurethattiresareofsamesize,type,etc.Ensurelugnutsarepresentandtight.Inspectrimsfor damageandpropermounting.Checkforleaksandproperoperationofmanualhubs.Checkformissingleaf springsorcracksinleafs.Inspectshockandmountinghardware.Inspecttierodsfordamage(bendsor looseness). FrontBumperEnsurethatbrushguard,licenseplate,andskidplatearepresentandsecuredproperlyandengine numberisdisplayed. CoolantCheckfluidlevel;addifneeded.Checkcoolantcolor. RadiatorsCheckthatradiatoriscleanandfreeofdebris. AirFilters(includingairconditioner,cabin,andemberseparators)Carefullyinspectfilters,mountingbrackets, inlethoseconnections,andfittings.Inspectgasketandsealingsurfaceareas.Replaceserviceelement,if needed.Ensurethatemberseparatorsareclearofparticulates.Checkairfilterrestrictiongauge. HosesCheckforsignsofwear,cracksorleaks;replaceasnecessary.Checkhoseclampsfortightness.Checkfor signsofdrippingfluidsaroundmajorenginecomponents. PassengerSideFrontTire,Rim,HubandSuspensionRefertoDriverSideFrontTire,Rim,HubandSuspension.

FuelTankandBracketsEnsurethatthefueltankisfullandsecurelymounted.Lookinsidethetanktoensure thatgaugeisreadingcorrectly(ifapplicable).Ensurethatthefueltankisnotleaking. PassengerSideDoor(s)Checkthelatch,lock,handhold,mirrorsandhinges. PassengerSideGeneralConditionEnsurethatthefireengineiscleanandorderlyinappearance.Ensurethat agencyemblems,decals,equipmentnumbersarepresentandingoodcondition.Ensurethatcabinet latches,hinges,andlocksareingoodworkingcondition. PassengerSideUndercarriageCheckforloosebolts,hangingwires,leaks,andbrokenparts.Ensurethatthe undercarriageisfreeofdebris.Inspectsteeringcomponents,drivetrain,bodymounts,andcrossmembers forfunctionalityanddamage.Checkthepackagemountingbracketsandbolts. ExhaustCheckallbracketsandlookforsignsofleaks. PassengerSideRearTire,Rim,HubandSuspensionRefertoDriverSideFrontTire,Rim,HubandSuspension. VehicleRearEnsurethatthebumperandlicenseplatearesecurelyfastenedandcabinetsareinworkingorder. Checkthatthesparetireispresentandproperlyinflated.Ensurethatmudflapsarepresentandingood condition.Ensureenginenumberisdisplayed. TopDeckEnsurethatthehosereelandboxesareinworkingorder,boltsaretightonallhosereelcomponents, andnonskidsurfaceisingoodcondition. RearUndercarriageRefertoPassengerSideUndercarriage. DriverSideGeneralConditionRefertoPassengerSideGeneralCondition. DriverSideRearTire,Rim,HubandSuspensionRefertoDriverSideFrontTire,Rim,HubandSuspension. DriverSideUndercarriageRefertoPassengerSideUndercarriage. AirTanksCheckformoistureandbleed.Inspectmountingbrackets.Checkforleaksinairlines. BatteriesEnsurethatbatteriesaresecure,connectionsaretight,andcellcapsareinplace.Ensurethatbattery connectionsarenotexcessivelycorroded.Ensurethatthebatteryboxandcoveraresecure.Knowlocations offuseboxesandelectricjunctionboxes. DriverSideDoor(s)RefertoPassengerSideDoor(s). WheelChocksEnsurethatwheelchocksareavailableandeasilyaccessible. HydraulicOil(ifapplicable)Checkfluidlevel;addifneeded.

INSIDECAB
StartEngineStartengine.Allowenginetoreachoperatingtemperatureandleaverunningforelectricalchecks. Ensurethatwaterinfuellightgoesoffafterenginestarts.Ifitdoesnt,drainwaterfromfuelatthe separator. LightsandSignalsCheckheadlights,brakelights,runninglights,emergencylights,turnsignals,backuplights, worklights,panellights,licenseplatelights,offroadlights,cabinetlights,domeanddashlights,and hazards.Replacebulbsasnecessary. MirrorsandGlassCheckforcleanliness,cracks,chips,anddamagedbracketsormounts.Ensurethatmirrorsare properlyadjusted. GaugesandSwitchesEnsurethatallgaugesareoperational.Documentanynonfunctioninggauges;ensurethat theproblemisfixedbeforeputtingthevehicleintoservice. 2WayRadioPerformaradiochecktoensurethattheradioreceivesandtransmits.Ensurethattheradiois securelymountedandspeakersarefunctional. WipersandWashersCheckcondition,reservoirlevel,andoperation.Replacewipersandfillreservoiras necessary. ClutchandGearShifterEnsuregearshiftermovesfreelywithclutchin.Ensurethattheclutchhasfreeplay.If automatictransmission,ensurethatshifterleverlocksinplace.

Jack and Lug Wrench Ensure that the properly-sized jack and lug wrench are present and compatible with the vehicle. Seat Belts Ensure that seat belts are clean, secure, accessible, and operationalno signs of wear and tear. Ensure there are enough belts to accommodate all engine personnel. Heater and Air Conditioner Check fan, defroster, vents, and controls. Vehicle Use Book Ensure that the vehicle use book is current, neat and accessible. Check for credit card, receipts, proper charge codes, and weight ticket. Ensure that a copy of the self-insurance documentation is included in the log book. Accident Forms Ensure that the engine contains the following forms: A&M System Motor Vehicle Accident Report, TFS Preliminary Report of Injury, CA-1, CA-16, and ICS-213. Fire Extinguisher Ensure that the re extinguisher is securely mounted, pins are in place, inspection is current and tagged, reective marker is attached, and unit is charged. First Aid Kit(s) Ensure that the rst aid kit(s) is maintained, updated, and clearly marked. Reector Set Ensure that the reector set is available and operational. Horn and Backup Alarm Check electric horn. Check air horn mounting brackets. Ensure that air horn and backup alarm are operational. Normal Unit Strength (NUS) The NUS should reect the standards established in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations. This inventory is found in Appendix A of this document. Check for missing or damaged items; replace if necessary. Ensure that the NUS is documented and kept current.

BRAKES
Parking Brake - Check for proper operation. Ensure vehicle does not move when brake is set. Slack Adjusters Inspect brake assembly for excessive play. Check for broken, loose, or missing parts. Brake Canister Ensure that the brake canister is properly mounted and free of dents and air leaks. Brake Lines Listen for air leaks. Inspect brake lines for rub marks.

Air/Disc Brakes - Perform an air brake check in accordance with Department of Transportation (CDL) standards. Perform a disc brake check.

PUMP PACKAGE
Water Tank, Foam Tank and Baes Ensure that the water and foam tanks are full. Ensure that sight and electronic gauges are working properly. Pump Mounting Bolts Check for loose or missing bolts. Pump On/O-Start Switch Ensure that the pump on/o-start switch is secure and operational. Ensure that the push-to-start switch is secure and operational. Oil Pressure Override Switch Check overall condition, ensure switch is rmly secured and wires are not exposed. Oil Ensure that crankcase oil is at a proper level; if low, ll to manufacturers specications. Plugs and Throttle Ensure that the glow plugs have cycled and the light goes o. Ensure that pump engine warms up to operating temperature (3-5 minutes). Valves Ensure that valves work smoothly and are not leaking. Check valves for loose handles and bolts. Ensure that valve caps are in place to prevent dirt from damaging the valve. Use dry lube to lubricate valve handles. Coolant Ensure that coolant is at a proper level and overow container is in place. Water Pressure Safety Shutdown Switch Ensure that the switch functions properly. Fuel Filter Inspect fuel lter and bracket. Water Inlet Strainer Check for leaks. Clean out strainer weekly.

AirFilter(s)Ensurethattheairfilter(s)isinplaceandclean;changeasneeded.Ifaprefilterisbeingused,make sureitisclean.Inspectfilterhousingfordamage.Whenreinstalling,checkforpropersealbetweenair intakeandfilter. PrimerEnsurethattheprimerfunctionsproperlyandalldischargevalvesareclosed. GaugesEnsurethatallgaugesarefunctioningproperly;replacebadgauges.Ensurethatpanellightsare operational. LiveReelsEnsurethatlivereelsworkproperly.Greasehosereelswivelsperiodically.Operatethenozzleto ensurewaterflows.Checkforleaks.Ensurethatthehosereelrewindfunctionsproperlyandthatmounting hardwareissecure. FoamProportionerEnsurethatfoamproportionerisoperational.Followmanufacturersguidelinesforunit operation.Refillwithfoamifneeded. PumpExhaustCheckforsignsofleaks. GearBoxEnsurethatthegearcaseoilisataproperlevel;iflow,filltomanufacturersspecifications.

WILDLANDENGINEINSPECTIONCHECKLIST TEXASFORESTSERVICE
DATE MILEAGE HOURS CABANDCHASSIS Approach Hood Oil PowerSteeringFluid FuelFilter Fuel/WaterSeparator AutomaticTransmissionFluid HydraulicBrakeFluid Fan&FanBelts DriverSideFrontTire,Rim,Hub&Suspension FrontBumper Coolant Radiator AirFilters Hoses PassengerSideFrontTire,Rim,Hud&Suspension FuelTank&Brackets PassengerSideDoor(s) PassengerSideGeneralCondition PassengerSideUndercarriage Exhaust PassengerSideRearTire,Rim,Hub&Suspension VehicleRear TopDeck RearUndercarriage DriverSideGeneralCondition DriverSideRearTire,Rim,Hub&Suspension DriverSideUndercarriage AirTanks Batteries DriverSideDoor(s) WheelChocks HydraulicOil(ifapplicable) BRAKES ParkingBrake SlackAdjusters BrakeCanisters BrakeLines Air/DiscBrakes REMARKS INSIDECAB StartEngine Lights&Signals Mirrors&Glass Gauges&Switches 2WayRadio Wipers&Washers Clutch&GearShifter Jack&LugWrench SeatBelts Heater&AirConditioner VehicleUseBook AccidentForms FireExtinguisher FirstAidKit(s) ReflectorSet Horn&BackupAlarm NUS PUMPPACKAGE WaterTank,FoamTank&Baffles PumpMountingBolts PumpOn/OffStartSwitch OilPressureOverrideSwitch Oil SparkPlugs&Throttle Valves Coolant WaterPressureSafetyShutdownSwitch FuelFilter WaterInletStrainer AirFilter Primer Gauges LiveReels FoamProportioner PumpExhaust GearBox INSPECTEDBY:

WINTERIZATION INSTRUCTIONS
Winterization of the fire engine and pump package is the process of preventing damage due to freezing temperatures. A field or short-term winterization should be performed any time the fire engine plumbing is exposed to freezing temperatures. During short periods of exposure to freezing conditions, a full winterization need not be completed; however, some precautions need to be taken to prevent damage to the pump and plumbing. A full winterization should be performed for periods of prolonged exposure or at the end of the fire season. This winterization process is performed in addition to what was done during the annual wildland engine maintenance service. When doing a full winterization on the pump package, drain all pumps, valves, plumbing, foam unit and water tank. Blow out the system with compressed air and add a small amount of RV antifreeze to the pump head, foam unit, and low spots in the plumbing system.

Copies of the Field or Short-Term Winterization and Full Winterization Checklists can be found below.

TEXASFORESTSERVICE FIELDORSHORTTERMWINTERIZATIONCHECKLIST
PUMPPACKAGE
CloseTanktoPumpValve OpenAllOtherValves DrainPump DrainandRemoveStrainer DrainPlumbing DisconnectPressureGauge RemoveCaps Check Box

HOSEREELS
DrainHose RemoveNozzles DrainReels InspectGaskets

Check OTHER Box

Check Box

DATE:

COMPLETEDBY:

REMARKS:

TEXASFORESTSERVICE FULLWINTERIZATIONCHECKLIST
(Lube,oilandfilterasperlocalpolicyandmanufacturersrecommendation) Check FOAMUNIT Check HOSEREEL PUMPPACKAGE
Openallvalves Disconnectpressure gauge Drainpump Drainandremovestrainer Drainplumbing Washmotor Checkpumppackage mountingbrackets Removecaps Box Box Followmanufacturers recommendation ATTHEMINIMUM: Flushwithwater RunRVantifreezethrough thelines Removenozzles Drainhose Drainreels Blowoutlines Check Box

Check Box Check Box

TANK
Drainandflush Removeplugs

WILDLANDENGINE
Testantifreeze(40) Postantifreezedegree readingonleftheadlight Antifreezeinwiperfluid Batterymasteroff Addfueladditive

Check Box

BOXES
Cleanfuelcansanddrip torches Lockboxesandcabinets Fireextinguisherserviced andstored Removeperishables Winterizeportablepumps andchainsaws

Check Box

OTHER
Bagallpartsandstoreon thefrontseat

DATE:

COMPLETEDBY:

REMARKS:

NUS ENGINES

APPENDIX #

The following chart shows the Normal Unit Stocking (NUS) minimum levels required for agency engines. The TFS column is recommended for in-state assignments. Type TFS Type Category Item Description NFES # 3, 4, & 5 6 3,4, & 5 6 McLeod Combination Tool Shovel Pulaski Backpack Pump Fire Tools & Fusees (case) Equip Foam, concentrate, Class A (5-gallon) Chainsaw (and chaps) Chainsaw Tool Kit Drip Torch Portable Pump First Aid Kit, 10-person Medical Burn Kit Body Fluids Barrier Kit Flashlight, general service Chock Blocks Tow Chain or Cable Jack, hydraulic (comply w/GVW) Lug Wrench Pliers, fence Food (48-hour supply) Rags Rope/Cord (feet) Sheeting, plastic, 10 x 20 General Supplies Tape, duct Tape, filament (roll) Water (gallon/person) minimum Bolt Cutters Toilet Paper (roll) Cooler or Ice Chest Hand Primer, Mark III Hose Clamp Gaskets (set) Pail, collapsible Hose Reel Crank 0141 0142 0557 0145 0046 1287 0071 0222 1842 3309 1856 0640 0069 1143 0342 0241 0296 1180 0171 0146 1149 0105 1145 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 * 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 * 50 1 1 2 2 1 * * * 2 1 1 * 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 * 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 * 50 1 1 2 2 1 * * * 1 1 1 * 1 2 3 3 3 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 50 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 * 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 50 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 * 2 1 1 1

NUS ENGINES
Fire Extinguisher (5 lb) Flagging, Pink (roll) Safety Flagging, Yellow w/Black Stripes (roll) Fuel Safety Can (Type 2 OSHA, metal, 5-gallon) Reflector Set General Took Kit (5180-00-177-7033/GSA) Oil, automotive, quart Oil, penetrating, can Oil, automatic transmission, quart Brake Fluid, pint Filter, gas Fan Belts Vehicle & Spark Plugs Pump Support Hose, air compressor w/adapters Fuses (set) Tire Pressure Gauge Jumper Cables Battery Terminal Cleaner Tape, electrical, plastic Tape, Teflon File, mill, bastard Head Lamp Hard Hat Goggles Gloves Personal Gear First Aid Kit, individual (Extra Supply) Fire Shirt Fire Shelter w/case & liner Packsack Batteries, headlamp (pkg) Ear Plugs (pair) Portable Radio Mobile Batteries (for portable radio) Booster (feet/reel) Suction (length, 8 or 10) 1 NPSH (feet) Hose 1 NH (feet) NH, garden (feet) 1 NH, engine protection (feet) 1 NH, refill (feet) 0966 0967 1016 1220 0067 0169 0744 0030 1027 0060 0713 0109 1024 0619 2143 0566 0267 1291 1 * * * * 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 * 1 1 * 1 1 2 * 1 * 2 2 6 3 1 1 2 100 2 300 300 300 20 15

APPENDIX #
1 * * * * 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 * 1 1 * 1 1 2 * 1 * 1 1 4 3 1 1 2 100 2 300 300 300 20 15 1 2 2 * 1 1 4 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 2 6 3 2 1 4 100 2 300 300 300 20 15 1 2 2 * 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 * 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 1 4 100 2 300 300 300 20 15

NUS ENGINES
Forester, 1 NPSH Adjustable, 1 NPSH Adjustable, 1 NH Adjustable, NH Nozzle Foam, NH Foam 1 NH Mopup Wand Tip, Mopup Wand Tip, Forester, Nozzle, fog Tip, Forester Nozzle, straight stream 1 NPSH, Two-Way, Gated Wye 1 NH, Two-Way, Gated NH w/Ball Valve, Gated 1 NPSH-F to 1 HN-M Adapter 1 NH-F to 1 NPSH-M 1 NPSH-F to 1 NH-M 1 NH-F to 1 NPSH-M Increaser NH-F to 1 NPSH-M 1 NPSH-F to 1 NH-M 1 NPSH, Double Female Coupling 1 NPSH, Double Male 1 NH, Double Female 1 NH, Double Male 1 NPSH-F to NH-M Reducer/ Adapter 1 NH-F to 1 NPSH-M 2 NPSH-F to 1 NH-M 2 NPSH-F to 1 NH-M Reducer 1 NH-F to 1 NH-M 2 NH-F to 1 NH-M 1 NPSH-F x 1 NPSH-M x 1 NPSH-M, w/cap Tee 1 NH-F x 1 NH-M x 1 NPSH-M w/cap 1 NH-F x 1 NH-M x 1 NPSH-M w/valve 1 NH-F, Automatic Check and Bleeder NH, Shut Off Valve 1 Shut Off 1 Shut Off Foot, w/strainer 0024 0138 0137 0136 0627 0628 0720 0735 0903 0638 0259 0231 0739 0003 0004 0007 0006 2235 0416 0710 0916 0857 0856 0733 0010 0417 2229 0009 2230 2240 0731 0230 0228 0738 1201 1207 3 4 5 4 1 1 2 4 * * 2 4 6 * 1 1 * 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 6 * * 1 1 2 2 2 1 5 1 1 1

APPENDIX #
2 2 3 2 1 1 1 2 * * 1 2 4 * 1 1 * 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 4 * * 1 1 2 2 2 1 5 1 1 1 3 4 5 4 2 1 2 4 * * 2 4 6 * 1 1 * 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 6 * * 1 1 2 2 2 1 5 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 1 1 2 * * 2 2 4 * 1 1 * 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 4 * * 1 1 2 2 2 1 5 1 1 2

NUS ENGINES
Injector 1 NPSH x 1/12 NH, Jet Refill Hydrant, adjustable, 8 Spanner, 5, 1 to 1 hose size Wrench Spanner, 11, 1 to 2 hose size Pipe, 14 Pipe, 20 Fireline Handbook GPS Unit Belt Weather Kit Engine Binoculars Map Case w/ maps Inventory List Current Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations 1050 0065 7429 0688 0234 0235 0934 * 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

APPENDIX #
* 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 * 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 * 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1

* No minimums carried by engines as an option, within weight limitations NPS Additional or differing items recommended by NPS Flapper (NPS) Council Rake (NPS) Fire Tools & Leaf blower Equip1 Shovel Extra Quart, 2 cycle mix Portable Pump Chock Blocks General Supplies Safety Tape, filament (roll) Bolt Cutters Hose Clamp Reflector Set Oil, automotive, quart Power steering Fluid Vehicle & Antifreeze (seasonal) Pump Support Filter, air for engine and pump Filter, oil w/ wrench File, mill, bastard Personal Gear Fire Shelter w/case & liner (Extra Supply) Packsack Radio Hose Nozzle Wyes Coupling Batteries (for portable radio) 2 Refill Hose, Water tender Adjustable, 1 NH NH w/Ball Valve, Gated 1 NPSH, Double Male 1 NH, Double Male 0137 0739 0916 0856 0060 0925/0975 0744 0046 0222 1807 0171 * * * 2 2 1 1 2 * 2 1 2 1 * * * * 1 2 2 * 3 6 2 2 * * * 1 1 * 1 1 * 2 1 1 1 * * * * 1 1 2 * 3 2 1 2 1 2 * 2 2 1 1 2 * 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 3 6 2 2 * 2 * 1 1 * 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 3 4 1 2

NUS ENGINES
Reducer / Adapter Tee Valve Wrench Engine
1

APPENDIX #
0733 0010 2240 0228 0738 3 6 2 1 4 1 1 1 2 3 * * 2 * 1 1 3 6 2 1 4 1 3 1 2 3 * * 2 * 3 1

1 NPSH-F to NH-M 1 NH-F to 1 NPSH-M 1 NPSH-F x 1 NPSH-M x 1 NPSH-M, w/cap 1 NH-F, Automatic Check and Bleeder NH, Shut Off Pipe, 20 Accident Forms (Vehicle & Personnel) Compass

A minimum of eight tools for type 3, 4, 5 engines and a minimum of five tools for type 6 engines is required. The listed numbers of tools in each box are required to be on the engine. Beyond that, the tools listed as optional or additional required tools can make up the rest of the minimum number required for engines. * No minimums carried by engines as an option, within weight limitations

AppendixB

TFS Motorola Astro Mobile Radio Programming Format

Alpha-Numeric Display T Alpha-Numeric Display COMPACT LINDEN CLARKSVL SUL SPRS DANGRFLD PINE MIL MARSHAL HENDERSN CHANDLER CANTON DEADWOOD NECHES FAIRFLD TABERNCL MT ENTER WOODVL D SAN AUG LUFKIN JASPER WOODVL R BEAUMONT LIVINGST CONROE D CHITA HUNTSVLE CONROE R KIRBYVLE FLYNN GRAPLAND AMARILLO CHILDRES MIDLAND ABILENE GRANBURY WITT GREENVL FT DAVIS SAN ANGL WACO FREDRICK BASTROP LAGRANGE FREER

Receive 159.285 159.375 159.225 159.360 159.225 159.225 159.360 159.420 159.360 159.405 159.360 159.360 159.405 159.360 159.360 159.375 159.360 159.405 159.405 159.405 159.405 159.405 159.420 159.225 159.225 159.225 159.225 159.225 159.360 159.405 159.405 159.405 159.330 159.420 159.420 159.225 159.405 159.330 159.225 159.330 159.330 159.330 159.3825

Tone 0 110.9 162.2 118.8 186.2 114.8 110.9 123.0 127.3 100.0 151.4 141.3 162.2 162.2 173.8 94.8 88.5 136.5 173.8 141.3 88.5 127.3 100.0 88.5 131.8 118.8 141.3 D205 203.5 225.7 225.7 225.7 225.7 225.7 225.7 225.7 225.7 225.7 225.7 127.3 186.2 186.2 110.9

Transmit 159.285 159.375 151.160 151.190 151.160 151.160 151.190 159.420 151.190 151.310 151.190 151.190 151.310 151.190 151.190 159.375 151.190 151.310 151.310 151.310 151.310 151.310 159.420 151.160 151.160 151.160 151.160 151.190 151.190 151.310 151.2125 151.2125 151.385 151.160 151.160 151.160 151.310 151.385 151.160 151.2125 151.310 151.310 151.2125

Tone 0 110.9 162.2 118.8 186.2 114.8 110.9 123.0 127.3 100.0 151.4 141.3 162.2 162.2 173.8 94.8 88.5 136.5 173.8 141.3 88.5 127.3 100.0 88.5 131.8 118.8 141.3 D205 203.5 123.0 97.4 162.2 173.8 94.8 127.3 151.4 131.8 110.9 210.7 127.3 186.2 179.9 110.9

Band W N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N

Assignment TFS Travel/Southern Compact Linden Dispatch Clarksville Rpt Sulpher Springs Rpt Daingerfield Rpt Pine Mills Rpt Marshall Rpt Henderson Dispatch Chandler Rpt Canton Rpt Deadwood Rpt Neches Rpt Fairfield Rpt Tabernacle Rpt Mt. Enterprise Rpt Woodville Dispatch San Augustine South Lufkin Rpt Jasper Rpt Woodville Rpt Beaumont Rpt Livingston Rpt Conroe Dispatch Chita Rpt Huntsville Rpt Conroe Rpt Kirbyville Rpt Flynn Rpt Grapeland Rpt Amarillo Rpt Childress Rpt Midland Rpt Abilene Rpt Granbury Rpt Witt Rpt Greenville Rpt Fort Davis Rpt San Angelo Rpt Waco Rpt Fredricksburg Rpt Bastrop Rpt LaGrange Rpt Freer Rpt

Comments

Alpha-Numeric Display D Alpha-Numeric Display DPS BASE A DPS BASE B DPS BASE C DPS BASE D DPS MOB 1 DPS MOB 2 DPS RPT 01 DPS RPT 02 DPS RPT 03 DPS RPT 04 DPS RPT 05 DPS RPT 06 DPS RPT 07 DPS RPT 08 DPS RPT 09 DPS RPT 10 DPS RPT 11 DPS RPT 12 DPS RPT 13 DPS RPT 14 DPS RPT 15 DPS RPT 16 DPS RPT 17 DPS RPT 18 DPS RPT 19 DPS RPT 20 DPS RPT 21 DPS RPT 22 DPS RPT 23 DPS RPT 24 DPS RPT 25 DPS RPT 26 DPS RPT 27 DPS RPT 28

Receive

Tone (NAC)

Transmit

Tone (NAC)

Band

Assignment DPS BASE A DPS BASE B DPS BASE C DPS BASE D DPS MOBILE 1 DPS MOBILE 2 DPS RPT 01 DPS RPT 02 DPS RPT 03 DPS RPT 04 DPS RPT 05 DPS RPT 06 DPS RPT 07 DPS RPT 08 DPS RPT 09 DPS RPT 10 DPS RPT 11 DPS RPT 12 DPS RPT 13 DPS RPT 14 DPS RPT 15 DPS RPT 16 DPS RPT 17 DPS RPT 18 DPS RPT 19 DPS RPT 20 DPS RPT 21 (Sierra) DPS RPT 22 (Gail) DPS RPT 23 (Glass Mtn.) DPS RPT 24 (McDonald) DPS RPT 25 (Chinati) DPS RPT 26 (Loraine) DPS RPT 27 (Wheeler) DPS RPT 28 (Richmond)

Comments

Alpha-Numeric Display I Alpha-Numeric Display COMPACT TEXFIRE1 TEXFIRE2 TEXFIRE3 AIRGRND1 TEX AIR2 AIRGUARD TEX MED 1 TEX LAW 1 TEX LAW 2 TEX LAW 3 VCALL10 VTAC11 VTAC12 VTAC13 VTAC14 VFIRE22 VFIRE23 VFIRE24 VFIRE25 VFIRE26 VMED28 VMED29 VLAW31 VLAW32 US PROJ USDA FS USDI FWS USDI NPS

Receive 159.285 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 168.625 155.340 154.950 155.370 155.475 155.5725 151.1375 154.4525 158.7375 159.4725 154.265 154.295 154.2725 154.2875 154.3025 155.3400 155.3475 155.4700 155.4825 164.825 169.900 164.625 166.900

Tone 0 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 0 127.3 0 0 127.3 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 0 0 0 0

Transmit 159.285 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 168.625 155.340 154.950 154.950 155.475 155.7525 151.1375 154.4525 158.7375 159.4725 154.265 154.295 154.2725 154.2875 154.3025 155.3400 155.3475 155.4700 155.4825 164.825 169.900 164.625 166.900

Tone 0 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 110.9 127.3 0 127.3 127.3 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 0 0 0 0

Band W W W W W W N W W W W N N N N N N N N N N N N N N W W W W

Assignment TFS Travel/Southern Compact Texas Fire 1 Texas Fire 2 Texas Fire 3 Air to Ground PRI Texas Air 2 National Air Guard Texas Med 1 Texas Law 1 Texas Law 2 Texas Law 3 V-CALL 10 VTAC 11 VTAC 12 VTAC 13 VTAC 14 VFIRE22 VFIRE23 VFIRE24 VFIRE25 VFIRE26 VMED28 VMED29 VLAW31 VLAW32 USDA Project Fire USDA-FS USDI-FWS USDI-NPS

Comments

Alpha-Numeric Display L Alpha-Numeric Display COMPACT

Receive 159.285

Tone 0

Transmit 159.285

Tone 0

Band W N N N N N N N N N W W W W W N N N N N

Assignment TFS Travel/Southern Compact (Local TFS Dispatch or Rptr.) (Local TFS Repeater) (Local TFS Repeater) Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call Texas Fire 1 Texas Fire 2 Texas Fire 3 Air to Ground PRI Texas Air 2 VFIRE22 VFIRE23 VFIRE24 VFIRE25 VFIRE26 Base A1 Base A2 Base B1 Base B2 Mobile A Mobile B Texas Law 1 (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency) (Local Public Safety Agency)

Comments

TFS TAC 7 TFS TAC 8 TFS TAC 9 TFS TAC 10 TFS TAC 11 TFS TAC 12 TEXFIRE1 TEXFIRE2 TEXFIRE3 AIRGRND1 TEX AIR2 VFIRE22 VFIRE23 VFIRE24 VFIRE25 VFIRE26 BASE A1 BASE A2 BASE B1 BASE B2 MOBILE A MOBILE B TEX LAW 1

159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 154.265 154.295 154.2725 154.2875 154.3025

114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7

159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 154.265 154.295 154.2725 154.2875 154.3025

114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7

These will be consolidated into three TFS tactical channels which will be called "Alpha," "Bravo," and "Charlie"

154.950

154.950

As needed, continue to add additional public safety channels to this Zone. They can be selected to scan or not.

Alpha-Numeric Display W Alpha-Numeric Display 162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550

Receive 162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550

Tone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transmit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Tone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Band W W W W W W W

Assignment NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA

Comments

MOBILE RADIO CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT FY2010 Texas Forest Service ----------------------

1
Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Receive 159.285 Tone 0

LCL
Transmit 159.285 Tone 0 Band w n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Assignment Statewide/Compact Dispatch-Air-Det District Comm. Relay Relay Relay Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 Air to Ground PRI TEX A2

159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385

114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3

159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385

114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3

Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2 Receive 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.5725 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 159.375 159.225 159.360 159.225 159.225 159.360 159.420 159.360 159.405 159.360 159.360 159.405 159.360 159.360

Tone 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 110.9 162.2 118.8 186.2 114.8 110.9 123.0 127.3 100.0 151.4 141.3 162.2 162.2 173.8

EAST BRANCH (NORTH) Transmit Tone Band 159.285 0 w 151.1375 156.7 n 154.4525 156.7 n 155.7525 156.7 n 158.7375 156.7 n 159.4725 156.7 n 159.435 114.8 n 151.475 114.8 n 159.315 114.8 n 159.435 127.3 n 151.475 127.3 n 159.315 127.3 n 154.280 127.3 n 154.265 127.3 n 154.295 127.3 n 159.300 127.3 n 151.385 127.3 n 159.375 110.9 n 151.160 162.2 n 151.190 118.8 n 151.160 186.2 n 151.160 114.8 n 151.190 110.9 n 159.420 123.0 n 151.190 127.3 n 151.310 100.0 n 151.190 151.4 n 151.190 141.3 n 151.310 162.2 n 151.190 162.2 n 151.190 173.8 n

Assignment Statewide/Compact VTAC 1 VTAC 2 V-CALL VTAC 3 VTAC 4 Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 Air to Ground PRI TEX A2 Linden Dispatch Clarksville Rpt Sulpher Springs Rpt Daingerfield Rpt Pine Mills Rpt Marshall Rpt Henderson Dispatch Chandler Rpt Canton Rpt Deadwood Rpt Neches Rpt Fairfield Rpt Tabernacle Rpt Mt. Enterprise Rpt

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 3 Receive 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.5725 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 159.375 159.360 159.405 159.405 159.225 159.405 159.405 159.405 159.420 159.225 159.225 159.225 159.225 159.360 EAST BRANCH (SOUTH) Transmit Tone Band 159.285 0 w 151.1375 156.7 n 154.4525 156.7 n 155.7525 156.7 n 158.7375 156.7 n 159.4725 156.7 n 159.435 114.8 n 151.475 114.8 n 159.315 114.8 n 159.435 127.3 n 151.475 127.3 n 159.315 127.3 n 154.280 127.3 n 154.265 127.3 n 154.295 127.3 n 159.300 127.3 n 151.385 127.3 n 159.375 94.8 n 151.190 88.5 n 151.310 136.5 n 151.310 173.8 n 151.160 141.3 n 151.310 141.3 n 151.310 88.5 n 151.310 127.3 n 159.420 100.0 n 151.160 88.5 n 151.160 131.8 n 151.160 118.8 n 151.190 D205 n 151.190 203.5 n

DPS A1 DPS A2 DPS B1 DPS 11A DPS 14B DPS 15B DPS 16A DPS 17B DPS 20

Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

Tone 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 94.8 88.5 136.5 173.8 141.3 141.3 88.5 127.3 100.0 88.5 131.8 118.8 D205 203.5

Assignment Statewide/Compact VTAC 1 VTAC 2 V-CALL VTAC 3 VTAC 4 Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 Air to Ground PRI TEX A2 Woodville Dispatch San Augustine South Lufkin Rpt Jasper Rpt Kirbyville Rpt Woodville Rpt Beaumont Rpt Livingston Rpt Livingston Dispatch Chita Rpt Huntsville Rpt Conroe Rpt Flynn Rpt Grapeland Rpt DPS A2 DPS B1 DPS B2 DPS 11A DPS 12A DPS 14B DPS 16A DPS 19B

Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

4 Receive 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.5725 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 159.420 159.420 159.225 159.225

Tone 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 225.7 225.7 225.7 225.7

Transmit 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.7525 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 151.160 151.160 151.160 151.160

NORTH BRANCH Tone Band 0 w 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 114.8 n 114.8 n 114.8 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 94.8 n 127.3 n 151.4 n 210.7 n

Assignment Statewide/Compact VTAC 1 VTAC 2 V-CALL VTAC 3 VTAC 4 Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 Air to Ground PRI TEX A2 Granbury Rpt Witt Rpt Greenville Rpt Waco Rpt DPS A1 DPS A2 DPS B1 DPS B2 DPS 11A DPS 12B DPS 13B DPS 14B DPS 15A DPS 15B DPS 16A DPS 17A DPS 17B DPS 18B DPS 19B DPS 20 DPS 21

Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

6 Receive 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.5725 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 159.405 159.405 159.330

Tone 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 225.7 225.7 225.7

NORTHWEST BRANCH Transmit Tone Band 159.285 0 w 151.1375 156.7 n 154.4525 156.7 n 155.7525 156.7 n 158.7375 156.7 n 159.4725 156.7 n 159.435 114.8 n 151.475 114.8 n 159.315 114.8 n 159.435 127.3 n 151.475 127.3 n 159.315 127.3 n 154.280 127.3 n 154.265 127.3 n 154.295 127.3 n 159.300 127.3 n 151.385 127.3 n 151.310 123.0 n 151.2125 97.4 n 151.385 173.8 n

Assignment Statewide/Compact VTAC 1 VTAC 2 V-CALL VTAC 3 VTAC 4 Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 Air to Ground PRI TEX A2 Amarillo Rpt Childress Rpt Abilene Rpt DPS A1 DPS A2 DPS B1 DPS 00 DPS 2 DPS 6 DPS 11A DPS 11B DPS 12A DPS 12B DPS 13A DPS 14B DPS 15A DPS 16A DPS 17B DPS 18 A DPS 19 A

Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

5 Receive 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.5725 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 159.330 159.330

Tone 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 186.2 186.2

CENTRAL BRANCH Transmit Tone Band 159.285 0 w 151.1375 156.7 n 154.4525 156.7 n 155.7525 156.7 n 158.7375 156.7 n 159.4725 156.7 n 159.435 114.8 n 151.475 114.8 n 159.315 114.8 n 159.435 127.3 n 151.475 127.3 n 159.315 127.3 n 154.280 127.3 n 154.265 127.3 n 154.295 127.3 n 159.300 127.3 n 151.385 127.3 n 151.310 186.2 n 151.310 179.9 n

Assignment Statewide/Compact VTAC 1 VTAC 2 V-CALL VTAC 3 VTAC 4 Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 Air to Ground PRI TEX A2 Bastrop Rpt LaGrange Rpt DPS A1 DPS A2 DPS B1 DPS B2 DPS 00 DPS 11A DPS 13A DPS 14B DPS 15A DPS 16A DPS 17B DPS 18A DPS 19B DPS 20 DPS 21

Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

7 Receive 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.5725 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 159.405 159.405 159.330

Tone 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 225.7 225.7 225.7

Transmit 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.7525 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 151.2125 151.310 151.385

WEST BRANCH Tone Band 0 w 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 114.8 n 114.8 n 114.8 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 162.2 n 131.8 n 110.9 n

Assignment Statewide/Compact VTAC 1 VTAC 2 V-CALL VTAC 3 VTAC 4 Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 Air to Ground PRI TEX A2 Midland Rpt Fort Davis Rpt San Angelo Rpt DPS A1 DPS A2 DPS B1 DPS B2 DPS 1 DPS 3 DPS 4 DPS 5 DPS 6 DPS 11A DPS 11B DPS 12A DPS 12B DPS 13A DPS 13B DPS 14B DPS 15B DPS 16B DPS 19B

Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

8 Receive 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.5725 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 159.330 159.3825

Tone 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 127.3 127.3 127.3 110.9

Transmit 159.285 151.1375 154.4525 155.7525 158.7375 159.4725 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 159.300 151.385 151.2125 151.2125

SOUTH BRANCH Tone Band 0 w 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 156.7 n 114.8 n 114.8 n 114.8 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 127.3 n 110.9 n

Assignment Statewide/Compact VTAC 1 VTAC 2 V-CALL VTAC 3 VTAC 4 Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 Air to Ground PRI TEX A2 Fredricksburg Rpt Freer Rpt DPS A1 DPS A2 DPS B1 DPS B2 DPS 6 DPS 11B DPS 12A DPS 14A DPS 15A DPS 15B DPS 16A DPS 17A DPS 18A DPS 18B DPS 19B DPS 21

Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Receive 159.285 159.300 151.385 159.240 159.360 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 168.625 155.340 154.950 155.370 155.475 164.825 169.900 164.625 166.900 151.1375 154.4525 155.5725 158.7375 159.4725

9 Tone 0 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 0 127.3

ICS Transmit 159.285 159.300 151.385 159.240 151.190 159.435 151.475 159.315 159.435 151.475 159.315 154.280 154.265 154.295 168.625 155.340 154.950 154.950 155.475 164,825 169.900 164.625 166.900 151.1375 154.4525 155.7525 158.7375 159.4725

Tone 0 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 114.8 114.8 114.8 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 110.9 127.3 127.3 127.3 0 0 0 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7

Band w n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n

127.3 0 0 0 0 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7 156.7

Assignment Statewide/Compact Air to Ground Pri TEX A2 Command Tactical Local Assign (Chandler) Local Assign Tactical-7 Tactical-8 Tactical-9 Tactical-10 Tactical-11 Tactical-12-Call TEX F1 TEX F2 TEX F3 USFS Air Guard TEX M1 TEX L1 TEX L2 TEX L3 USDA-Proj. Fire USDA-FS USDI-FWS USDI-NPS VTAC 1 VTAC 2 V-CALL VTAC 3 VTAC 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550

10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Weather 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA NOAA

BENDIX-KING DPH PORTABLE OPERATION

TOP CONTROLS LO/HI SWITCH Changes power output from 2 watts to 5 watts. Keep this in the LO position to conserve batteries. If you need to reach someone more than a mile from you or the receiver cannot understand you, switch to HI. SCAN SWITCH Turns the scan feature on and off; PRI SWITCH Turns the priority scan feature on or off; CHANNEL KNOB Changes the channels in a group; CG-SQ KNOB Switches the radio from code guard mode (tone) to manual squelch adjust. When the knob is turned counterclockwise to the clicked position it uses automatic squelch and the tone decode is activated. When the knob is adjusted clockwise it is effectively in the Monitor mode and the squelch setting can be manually set, however, receive tones will be inactive. OFF-VOL KNOB When the knob is turned counterclockwise to the clicked position the radio is off. When the knob is turned clockwise the radio is turned on and the volume can be adjusted. LIGHTS When the yellow light is on, the radio is receiving. When the red light is on, the radio is transmitting. If you push the transmit button and the red light flashes or doesnt come on, or if the yellow light flashes while not transmitting, the battery(ies) needs changing. The display shows LO BATT.

CHANGING GROUPS Momentarily press the # button; Press the number of the desired Group; Press ENT

To display the GROUP Name, Press and Hold the # button.

Kenwood Model TK-790 Mobile Radio Usage Guide

Kenwood TK-790 1. POWER BUTTON Turns radio off and on. The radio is tied directly to the battery for use when the vehicle is turned off. Turn the radio off when not in use to avoid draining the vehicles battery. 2. ARROW BUTTONS Changes the channel Group the radio is in 3. VOLUME KNOB (Knob to the left side) Adjusts the radio volume 4. CHANNEL KNOB (Knob to the right side) Changes the radios channel 5. MON BUTON Removes the tone on the receive side of the radio. Only use this if you are not receiving traffic. 6. SCN BUTTON Turns scan feature on and off 7. D/A BUTTON Delete/Add button used to set up your scan list. 8. SQ BUTTON Allows for the adjustment of squelch 9. ORANGE BUTTON Brings the radio back to Group 1, Channel 2. SETTING UP SCAN 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the scan function is turned off by pressing the SCN button (SCN is not showing in the display). Rotate the channel selector to the desired channel. Push the D/A Button to add a channel (if the channel is selected there will be a triangle in the display). Removing a channel follows the same procedure (if the channel is not in scan, there will be no triangle in the display)

ADJUSTING SQUELCH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Push the MON BUTTON Push the SQ BUTTON to activate the manual squelch setting. Adjust the CHANNEL KNOB to the left until you hear static, then turn right until you dont Push the SQ BUTTON to turn this feature off. Push the MON BUTTON to turn this feature off.

CHANNEL RECALL If traffic is received on a non-priority channel while scanning and it is desired to talk back on this channel, move the channel knob one click and then back and you will be on the last channel that traffic was received on. NOTE, this must be done prior to the radio receiving another signal as this procedure locks in on the last channel the radio receives.

Texas Forest Service Radio Numbering Convention 2010 Ver.7b

Locale 1 - 10 100 - 110 200 - 210 300 - 310 400 - 410 500 - 510 600 - 610 601 700 - 710 800 - 810 900 - 910 711 - 739 811 - 839 911 - 939 740 - 749 840 - 849 940 - 949 750 - 799 850 - 899 950 - 999 Some of the unit numbers and/or equipment criteria won't be applicable to all locales. All efforts to comply with formats that do apply, are necessary to maintain consistency across the agency. A four-digit format was selected to help define the following: 1st Digit: "Branch" or "Region" (East Texas) or "Task Force"; 2nd Digit: "Region" or "District" (East Texas) or "Task Force Number" or Administration; 3rd Digit: Kind/Type of equipment or Administration; 4th Digit: Specific number of the person or equipment; i. e. 3290 = North Branch, Greenville Region, first Dozer in sequence; 7100 = East Branch, East Central Region, Palestine District, District Forester; 11 - 39 111 - 139 211 - 239 311 - 339 411 - 439 511 - 539 611 - 639 Supervisors Staff Cargo Trailers 40 - 49 140 - 1491 240 - 249 340 - 349 440 - 449 540 - 549 640 - 649 SPECIAL NOTE Speciality Applications 50 - 99 150 - 199 250 - 299 350 - 399 450 - 499 550 - 599 650 - 699

Statewide Headquarters Staff Statewide Incident Response Department Statewide Mitigation / Prevention Dept. Statewide Law Enforcement Department Statewide Facilities / Maintenance Statewide Predictive Services Statewide Forest Resource Development Chief Regional Forester East Branch Statewide Planning and Preparedness Statewide (Available as needed) Statewide (Available as needed)

The various Branches also have their own numbers for cargo trailers. Locale 111 - 139 Supervisors Staff Cargo Trailers 140 - 149 Speciality Applications 150-199 Reserved IRD Block Assignments

100-110 100 101 102 103 120-129 Speciality Applications2

2

Supervisory Staff Administrative Training Communications Specialist Cargo Trailers Mechanic

101 - 110 111 - 119 120 - 129 130 - 139 140 - 149 150 - 159 160 - 1992

Examples of how the three-digit convention can be assigned. Incident Respose Department Chief Regional Fire Coordinator Program Coordinator Chief Response Training Coordinator Regional Office Associate Coordinator Training Program Coordinator Training Staff Radio Communications Specialist Radio Communications Specialist Radio Communications Specialist (EXAMPLE) Cargo Trailer - IRD 120 121 130 131 132 140 151 IRD 1 1 1 1 1 Resource Specialists 1106-19 1206-19 1306-19 1406-19 Specialty Vehicles 1120-29 1220-29 1320-29 1420-29

Statewide Statewide Statewide Statewide Statewide Statewide Statewide Statewide Statewide Statewide

The number sequence from 160 - 199 can be divided into additional categories as warranted.

(Example) Office Associate Sedan (ABI)

Northwest Branch Reserved Asst. Chief Regional Fire Coordinator Branch Staff (Future Dev.) Branch Equipment

Regions 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 2 2 2 2 2

Amarillo Childress (Field Office of Amarillo) Lubbock Wichita Falls Abilene

1000 1001 Les Rogers 1002-19 1020-29 Regional Fire Reserved Coordinator Staff Dev. 1101 1103-05 1102 1201 1202-05 1301 1302-05 1401 1402-05

Engine Type 3 1130-39 1230-39 1330-39 1430-39

Cargo Trailer 1140-49 1240-49 1340-49 1440-49

Engine Type 5 1150-59 1250-59 1350-59 1450-59

Engine Type 6 1160-69 1260-69 1360-69 1460-69

Transport 1170-79 1270-79 1370-79 1470-79

Maintainer 1180-89 1280-89 1380-89 1480-89

Dozer Tractor/Plow 1190-99 1290-99 1390-99 1490-99

West Branch Reserved Asst. Chief Regional Fire Coordinator Branch Staff (Future Development) Branch Equipment

Regions 2-1 2-2

Transport 2170-79 2270-79

Maintainer 2180-89 2280-89

El Paso San Angelo

2000 2001 2002-19 2020-29 Regional Fire Coordinator 2101 2201

Reserved Staff Dev. 2102-05 2202-05

Resource Specialists 2106-19 2206-19

Specialty Vehicles 2120-29 2220-29

Engine Type 3 2130-39 2230-39

Cargo Trailer 2140-49 2240-49

Engine Type 5 2150-59 2250-59

Engine Type 6 2160-69 2260-69

Dozer Tractor/Plow 2190-99 2290-99

Midland/Ft. Stockton 3 3 3 3 3 Transport 3170-79 3270-79 3370-79 3470-79 3180-89 3280-89 3380-89 3480-89 Maintainer

2-3

2301

2302-05

2306-19

2320-29

2330-39

2340-49

2350-59

2360-69

2370-79

2380-89

2390-99

North Branch Reserved Asst. Chief Regional Fire Coordinator Branch Staff (Future Development) Branch Equipment

Regions 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A Transport 4170-79 4270-79 4370-79

Granbury Greenville McGregor (Waco) Killeen

3000 3001 3002-19 3020-29 Regional Fire Coordinator 3101 3201 3301 3401 Reserved Staff Dev. 3102-05 3202-05 3302-05 3402-05 Specialty Vehicles 3120-29 3220-29 3320-29 3420-29 Engine Type 3 3130-39 3230-39 3330-39 3430-39 Cargo Trailer 3140-49 3240-49 3340-49 3440-49 Engine Type 5 3150-59 3250-59 3350-59 3450-59 Engine Type 6 3160-69 3260-69 3360-69 3460-69 Dozer Tractor/Plow 3190-99 3290-99 3390-99 3490-99 Resource Specialists 3106-19 3206-19 3306-19 3406-19

Central Branch Reserved Asst. Chief Regional Fire Coordinator Branch Staff (Future Development) Branch Equipment

Regions 4-1 4-2 4-3 4B 4B 4B 4B

Maintainer 4180-89 4280-89 4380-89

LaGrange College Station Victoria

4000 4001 Bob Scheel 4003-10 4020-24 Regional Fire Reserved Coordinator Staff Dev. 4101 4102-05 4201 4202-05 4301 4302-05 Resource Specialists 4106-19 4206-19 4306-19 Specialty Vehicles 4120-29 4220-29 4320-29 Engine Type 3 4130-39 4230-39 4330-39 Cargo Trailer 4140-49 4240-49 4340-49 Engine Type 5 4150-59 4250-59 4350-59 Engine Type 6 4160-69 4260-69 4360-69

Dozer Tractor/Plow 4190-99 4290-99 4390-99

South Central Branch Asst. Chief Regional Fire Coordinator Branch Staff (Future Development) Branch Equipment q p

Regions 4-5 5 5 5 5 5

Transport 4570-79

Maintainer 4580-89

Houston

4002 Steve Pollock 4011-19 4025-29 Regional Fire Reserved Resource Coordinator Staff Dev. Specialists 4501 4502-05 4506-19 Specialty Vehicles 4520-29 Engine Type 3 4530-39 Cargo Trailer 4540-49

Engine Type 5 4550-59

Engine Type 6 4560-69

Dozer Tractor/Plow 4590-99

South Branch Reserved Asst. Chief Regional Fire Coordinator Branch Staff (Future Development) Branch Equipment

Regions 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4

Transport 5170-79 5270-79 5370-79 5470-79

Maintainer 5180-89 5280-89 5380-89 5480-89

Uvalde Fredericksburg Beeville Edinburg

5000 5001 Marty Martinez 5002-19 5020-29 Regional Fire Reserved Resource Coordinator Staff Dev. Specialists 5101 5102-05 5106-19 5201 5202-05 5206-19 5301 5302-05 5306-19 5401 5402-05 5406-19 Specialty Vehicles 5120-29 5220-29 5320-29 5420-29

Engine Type 3 5130-39 5230-39 5330-39 5430-39

Cargo Trailer 5140-49 5240-49 5340-49 5440-49

Engine Type 5 5150-59 5250-59 5350-59 5450-59

Engine Type 6 5160-69 5260-69 5360-69 5460-69

Dozer Tractor/Plow 5190-99 5290-99 5390-99 5490-99

East Branch, Northeast Region Regional Forester Asst. Chief RFC (East Branch) Regional Fire Coordinator Branch/Region Staff (Future Dev.) Regional Equipment 6000 6001 6002 6003-19 6020-29 District Forester 6-1 6100 Do Not Use 6101

6 6 6, 7, 8 6 6 6

Lin Risner David Abernathy Nathan Carroll

Districts

Reserved Staff Dev. 6103-05

Resource Specialists 6106-19

Specialty Vehicles 6120-29

Engine Type 3 6130-39

Cargo Trailer 6140-49

Engine Type 5 6150-59

Engine Type 6 6160-69

Transport 6170-79

Maintainer 6180-89

Dozer Tractor/Plow 6190-99

New Boston

District Fire Coordinator 6102

Linden Pittsburg Gilmer Marshall Henderson Carthage

6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7

6200 6300 6400 6500 6600 6700

6201 6301 6401 6501 6601 6701

6202 6302 6402 6502 6602 6702

6203-05 6303-05 6403-05 6503-05 6603-05 6703-05

6206-19 6306-19 6406-19 6506-19 6606-20 6706-21

6220-29 6320-29 6420-29 6520-29 6620-29 6720-29

6230-39 6330-39 6430-39 6530-39 6630-39 6730-39

6240-49 6340-49 6440-49 6540-49 6640-49 6740-49

6250-59 6350-59 6450-59 6550-59 6650-59 6750-59

6260-69 6360-69 6460-69 6560-69 6660-69 6760-69

6270-79 6370-79 6470-79 6570-79 6670-79 6770-79

6280-89 6380-89 6480-89 6580-89 6680-89 6780-89

6290-99 6390-99 6490-99 6590-99 6690-99 6790-99

Wes Moorehead Alan Pruitt

East Branch, East Central Region Regional Forester Do Not Use Regional Fire Coordinator Branch/Region Staff (Future Dev.) Regional Equipment 7000 7001 7002 7003-19 7020-29 District Forester 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 7103-05 7203-05 7303-05 7403-05 7503-05 7603-05 7106-19 7206-19 7306-19 7406-19 7506-19 7606-20 7120-29 7220-29 7320-29 7420-29 7520-29 7620-29 7130-39 7230-39 7330-39 7430-39 7530-39 7630-39 7140-49 7240-49 7340-49 7440-49 7540-49 7640-49 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7101 7201 7301 7401 7501 7601 7150-59 7250-59 7350-59 7450-59 7550-59 7650-59 Do Not Use Reserved Staff Dev. Resource Specialists Specialty Vehicles Engine Type 3 Cargo Trailer Engine Type 5 Engine Type 6 7160-69 7260-69 7360-69 7460-69 7560-69 7660-69

7 7 7 7 7 7

Districts

Transport 7170-79 7270-79 7370-79 7470-79 7570-79 7670-79

Maintainer 7180-89 7280-89 7380-89 7480-89 7580-89 7680-89

Dozer Tractor/Plow 7190-99 7290-99 7390-99 7490-99 7590-99 7690-99

Palestine Jacksonville Nacogdoches San Augustine Crockett Hudson

District Fire Coordinator 7102 7202 7302 7402 7502 7602

Joel Hambright Ricky Holbrook

East Branch, Southeast Region Regional Forester Do Not Use Regional Fire Coordinator Branch/Region Staff (Future Dev.) Regional Equipment 8 8 8 8 8 District Forester 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8100 8200 8300 8400 8500 8101 8201 8301 8401 8501 8103-05 8203-05 8303-05 8403-05 8503-05 8106-19 8206-19 8306-19 8406-19 8506-19 Do Not Use Reserved Staff Dev. Resource Specialists Specialty Vehicles 8120-29 8220-29 8320-29 8420-29 8520-29 8000 8001 8002 8003-19 8020-29

Districts

Engine Type 3 8130-39 8230-39 8330-39 8430-39 8530-39

Cargo Trailer 8140-49 8240-49 8340-49 8440-49 8540-49

Engine Type 5 8150-59 8250-59 8350-59 8450-59 8550-59 Transport 9170-79 9270-79 9370-79 9470-79 9570-79 9670-79 9770-79 9870-79 9970-79 9070-79

Engine Type 6 8160-69 8260-69 8360-69 8460-69 8560-69 Maintainer 9180-89 9280-89 9380-89 9480-89 9580-89 9680-89 9780-89 9880-89 9980-89 9080-89

Transport 8170-79 8270-79 8370-79 8470-79 8570-79

Maintainer 8180-89 8280-89 8380-89 8480-89 8580-89

Dozer Tractor/Plow 8190-99 8290-99 8390-99 8490-99 8590-99

Huntsville Livingston Jasper Conroe Olive

District Fire Coordinator 8102 8202 8302 8402 8502

Task Forces 9-1 9-2 9-3 9-4 9-5 9-6 9-7 9-8 9-9 9-0

Abilene Midland McGregor/Ft. Hood Fredericksburg Ft. Stockton

Task Force Coordinator 9101 9201 9301 9401 9501 9601 9701 9801 9901 9001

Reserved Staff Dev. 9102-05 9202-05 9302-05 9402-05 9502-05 9602-05 9702-05 9802-05 9902-05 9002-05

Resource Specialists 9106-19 9206-19 9306-19 9406-19 9506-19 9606-19 9706-19 9806-19 9906-19 9006-19

Specialty Vehicles 9120-29 9220-29 9320-29 9420-29 9520-29 9620-29 9720-29 9820-29 9920-29 9020-29

Engine Type 3 9130-39 9230-39 9330-39 9430-39 9530-39 9630-39 9730-39 9830-39 9930-39 9030-39

Cargo Trailer 9140-49 9240-49 9340-49 9440-49 9540-49 9640-49 9740-49 9840-49 9940-49 9040-49

Engine Type 5 9150-59 9250-59 9350-59 9450-59 9550-59 9650-59 9750-59 9850-59 9950-59 9050-59

Engine Type 6 9160-69 9260-69 9360-69 9460-69 9560-69 9660-69 9760-69 9860-69 9960-69 9060-69

Dozer Tractor/Plow 9190-99 9290-99 9390-99 9490-99 9590-99 9690-99 9790-99 9890-99 9990-99 9090-99

Fireline Construction BMPs and Rehabilitation Measures

The first and foremost concern in wildfire suppression should always be SAFETY, followed by preventing damage to people and property, and lastly implementing BMPs and rehabilitation measures that prevent erosion and sedimentation from occurring. Potential problems identified from wildfire suppression efforts should be corrected as soon as possible and when practical. This may be done during mop up operations or soon thereafter. General Fireline BMPs Use existing natural firebreaks whenever possible Construct firelines only as deep and wide as necessary Avoid constructing firelines through sensitive areas Avoid tying firelines directly into streams Go around SMZs when possible Stabilize firelines after fire is under control

Fireline Construction BMPs Blade lines instead of plowing on steep slopes and erodible soils Dont blade or plow too deep ( 4 inches) Break your line o Flat blade short sections o Lift plow/blade in bare areas o Create uphill turns in line to help with drainage o Pay attention to the discharge area make sure it is stable. o Be careful about discharging runoff onto adjoining property

Plowed firelines can create a gully that funnels runoff and sediment into streams

Plowed fireline with turnouts installed downslope and at edge of SMZ. Fireline is tied in to stream with a lightly bladed or hand raked line. Note that turnouts do not discharge water onto adjacent landowners property.

Fireline Rehabilitation Rehabilitate firelines during mop up operations if possible Focus on problem areas Install water control structures Clean out stream crossings Make sure firelines dont tie into streams Refer landowners to seeding charts in Texas BMP bluebook

Water Control Structures Waterbar a berm of dirt used to divert water off the fireline to provide drainage and minimize erosion. 30-45 degree angle (should not function as a dam) 1-2 feet in height (pull dirt pushed out of fireline back in to build WB) Uphill end tied into bank Outflow end must be open Avoid constructing in SMZs

A Bank tie-in point, cut 1 2 feet into the roadbed B Cross drain berm height is 1 2 feet above roadbed C Drain outlet cut 1 3 feet into roadbed D Angle drain 30 45 degrees downgrade with road centerline E Approximately 2 feet in height F Depth 1 2 feet G 3 - 4 feet

Properly constructed waterbar and outlet to disperse water.

Waterbar Spacing Factors Slope o The steeper the slope, the more waterbars will be needed o Slope can be calculated using a clinometer, topographic map, or through ocular estimation o Slope = (Rise/Run) * 100%

Soil Type o 3 major soil types Sand Coarse particles, best drainage, high erodibility more WB Silt Medium sized particles, drainage, erodibility Clay Fine particles, poor drainage, low erodibility less WB Distance (Run) o Even relatively flat slopes will need water control structures if they cover long distances

Waterbar Spacing Chart Texas BMP Handbook, p. 35 Distance between Waterbars (Feet) 250 135 80 60 45 35

Grade of Road (Percent) 2 5 10 15 20 30

Eye level Method

Turnout / Wing Ditch diversion ditch constructed to move and disperse water away from the fireline into adjacent undisturbed areas 30-45 degree angle, then follow natural contour Have a slight uphill hook Open into a flat spreader Should not disperse into streams

Turnout dispersing water

Turnout / Wing Ditch Spacing

Grade of Road (Percent)

Distance between Wing Ditches (Feet) 200 100 75

2-5 5 -10 10+

TFS On-line Fire Report

(TFS Fire Reporting Web Application)

Please fill in the form below to submit a fire report. Most of the fields are required, so enter as much information as you have available. Important notes: All times must be entered in military time (24 hr. format) and cannot be 00:00.

Contact Information:
TFS office: Contact person: Contact phone: Contact email: Prepared by: Position on fire: Date prepared: Dispatch zone: County:

Fire Information:
Fire number: Start date/time: Fire location (lat): N DMS (lat): DDM (lat): Fire name: Day of week: Fire location (lon): W DMS (lon): DDM (lon):

Wildland Fire-Specific Information: Acres Burned:

Ownership type 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total acres:
If you need to enter more than five entries, please attach additional sheets of paper.

Owner name

Acres

Fire Behavior:
Flame lengths: Fuel model 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total acres:
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Overall fire behavior: Acres

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Detection:
Date/time: Detected by:

Suppression Times:
1 TFS crew unit #: Dispatched: Arrived:
st

Duration: Contained: Controlled:

Equipment Failures:
Were there any equipment failures? None Tractor Truck Pumping module Plow Radio Other

Main cause/Subcause:
Main cause: Subcause: Violation type: Violation evidence: Yes No

Violations:
Date: Violators name: Telephone: Address (line 1): Address (line 2): City/State/Zip: Age: Description of evidence: Sex: Witness #1 Name: Address: Witness #2 Name: Address: Race:

Burn ban in effect?:

Yes

No

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Property Values (estimated numbers and/or value of property saved or lost): Saved
No. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total value No. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Lost
Total value Description House - brick ($60-65/sq ft); frame ($55-60/sq ft) Barn/outbldg - ($25-30/sq ft) Other bldg - (highly variable) Vehicle - (based on model, age, etc.) Other equip - (based on model, age, etc.) Fence - ($2/linear ft) Hay - sq ba ($8/bale); rnd ba ($85/bale) Plantation - (avg $1,200/acre) Natural forest - (avg $1,000/acre) Cutover - (avg $200/acre) Openland - (avg $500/acre) Other Totals

Instructions: Always give best estimate available to you when evaluating any property. If no information is available, calculate using approximate values shown on right for structures. For plantations, natural forest, or openland, estimate probable acreage which would have been lost in 1 hour's time if the TFS had not responded

General:
# Near misses: # Injuries: # Entrapments: # Fatalities:

Comments:

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General Information & Resources (GR): General Information:

Initial attack made by: Mutual aid incident? Type III fire: Type II fire: Type I fire: Ext Atk IC: Agency: Yes No Was it successful? TFS IAIC: Yes No

State/Fed/Comp/Contractor:
Unit ID *1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total resources: Total personnel: Resource Agency Pers Crew dispatch Crew arrival Crew release

* The first record is populated with data from the Suppression Times area of the Wildland Fire section above. If you need to enter more than five entries, please attach additional sheets of paper.

VFD/Coop:
Fire department 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total personnel:
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Personnel

Type of truck responding Fire engine Fire engine Equipment van/Suburban

HP range 200-300 hp (1/2 to 1 ton) 300+ hp NA

Total equip hrs (all units)

# Fire trucks

Total resources:

Other costs/descriptions: (e.g., supplies used on fire, flats, etc.; do not include personnel cost) $ $ $

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Suppression Aircraft:
Suppression 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Number of aircraft: Total gallons dropped: Agency Tail number/ID Gallons dropped

If you need to enter more than five entries, please attach additional sheets of paper.

Non-suppression Aircraft:
Non-suppression 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Number of aircraft:
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Agency

Tail number/ID

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