Most Incidents happen on small fires or on isolated sections of large fires. Flare-ups generally occur in deceptively light fuels , such as grasses and light brush. Sometimes, tragedies occur in the mop-up stage. F ight fire aggressively, 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, your supervisor, and ad join ing forces. D etermine safety zones and escape routes. E stablish lookouts in potentially hazardous situations. R etain control at all times S tay alert, keep calm, think clearly, act decisively.