1. 4320.17 SL 1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH A FIRING OPERATION SL 2-1-1 4320.17 SL ‹#›

2. 4320.17 SL 2 Why do we burn? A rapid and efficient method to remove receptive fuels in the path of an advancing fire Vegetation Management Program –To alter/modify fuel beds

3. 4320.17 SL 3 Should We Burn? Risk vs. Gain –Potential risk Loss of fire control Property damage –Structures and improvements –Livestock and grazing land Others? –Potential Gain Cleanup and strengthen line Quick removal of fuel with minimal resources Firefighter Safety Others?

4. 4320.17 SL 4 Organization of a Firing Operation

5. 4320.17 SL 5 Organization of a Firing Operation Firing Group Supervisor –Develops Firing Plan –Supervises Firing Operation –A Firing Group entails firing team(s) and other resources under an OSC or Branch

6. 4320.17 SL 6 Organization of a Firing Operation Firing Team Leader –Develops firing plan for initial attack firing –May be supervised by IC or firing group supervisor –Supervises team member/igniters Firing Team Member (Firefighter) –An individual igniter working under the supervision of a firing team leader

7. 4320.17 SL 7 Firing Operations Plan Must have a Firing Plan –May be verbal or written Plan must be approved by the IC Plan must be communicated to all affected personnel

8. 4320.17 SL 8 Group Organization Field Observer Lookouts Ignition Team(s) Holding Team Mop-up Team Reserves / Contingency Forces

9. 4320.17 SL 9 Reconnaissance and Size-Up Fuels Weather Topography Ingress and egress Problem areas

10. 4320.17 SL 10 Dog Legs SL 2-1-10 4320.17 SL ‹#›

11. 4320.17 SL 11 Heavy Fuel Buildups / Jackpots

12. 4320.17 SL 12 Aerial Retardant Drops

13. 4320.17 SL 13 Structures

14. 4320.17 SL 14 Communities

15. 4320.17 SL 15 Utilities

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27. 4320.17 SL 27 LPG Tanks

28. 4320.17 SL 28 Hazardous Materials

29. 4320.17 SL 29 Personnel Management SAFETY – L.C.E.S. Lookouts Communications Escape Routes Safety Zones –10 Standard Fire Orders –18 Watch-Out Situations –PPE

30. 4320.17 SL 30 Personnel Briefing Objectives Chain of command / organization Fire situation Fire weather forecast Fire behavior predictions Safety

31. 4320.17 SL 31 Personnel Briefing Communications Medical Air support resources Maps Problem areas –Saddles –Switchbacks –Dogleg

32. 4320.17 SL 32 Personnel Briefing Who will be performing the firing What techniques will be employed Anchor and termination points Timing / burn window Procedure for escapes / spots Contingency