For more information, consult your fireline handbook. Agressively but Provide for Safety First. I nitiate all action based on current and expected fire behavior.
R ecognize current weather conditions and obtain forecasts.
E nsure instructions are given and understood. O btain current information on fire status. R emain in communication with crew members, our supervisor and adjoining forces. D etermine safety zones and escape routes. E stablish lookouts in potentially hazardous situations.