Local experts will inform the teams about the dangers. High leather boots are recommended. Insect repellent, available on every crew, can be very helpful. The high heat and humidity restricts fire fighters' normal production pace. It is very important to take the time to find the personal pace and to acclimate to the surrounding conditions.
Heat exhaustion can occur on any fire.
It is very important to drink water in huge amounts as well as sports drinks which work well to replace salts and electrolytes. The local professionals are the experts in their area. These specialists have been fighting fire and have carried out controlled burning in their areas for a very long time. Things may be done differently from everyone's experience, but this doesn't mean that it is wrong. The closeout starts with the return to PFTC in Tallahassee.