Usually it is expressed in chains per hour or acres per hour in a specified period of the fire's history. This daily rating determines the level of preparedness needed in order to quickly act upon any fire threat. The key to this Readiness Plan is listed below. The district Ops room is manned. The need for district support is probable.
Fire suppression is within district capability.
Air support is available at the discretion of the Regional Forester. The regional Ops room is manned. RP5- Severe Fire Conditions Fire suppression is within the district capability. Full regional air support is available. C.O. Operations Room is manned.