Make sure FNG gain adequate situational awareness critical to their safety and mission when they arrive. Moderately unstable air, increased fire intensity and long range spotting. Unstable air, high amounts of lifting, intense fire activity, potential for significant long range spotting and plume dominated wildfires. Gene Madden Division Safety Officer 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.