trending average. percentile. FM below average continuing downward trend. average and historical minimum. Fire Activity Minimal fire activity, fires are easily controlled Normal fire activity, limited potential for large fires Above normal fire activity in some sections of zone. Occasional large fires being reported. Fires occurring continuously across most of zone. Potential for escape is high. Frequent large fires over 300 acres. Multiple large fires over 300 acres occurring simultaneously throughout zone. Potential for fire escapes is very high Initial Attack Activity Minimal, suppression actions successful. Mutual aid not required. Fires still being controlled during IA. Minimal mutual aid needed. IA increasing, but still being controlled within first operational period. Occasional mutual aid required. frequently escaping IA. Mutual aid frequently required. Most fires still being controlled during extended attack. RFD’s initiating automatic mutual aid. escaping control during initial and extended attack. Zone Support Resources Light to moderate I/A. 80% of zone resources available to other GA’s Moderate I/A activity. 50% of zone resources available to other GA’s. Resources within the zone are committed. Potential for need from outside the zone. Heavy commitment of zone resources within the zone. Additional outside resources being requested through NDC. Full commitment of resources within the zone. Outside resources needed for I/A and fire support. Cause Risk Low Moderate Moderate High Very High LAL 1 1 - 2 2 - 4 4 - 5 5 - 6 Preparedness Most reporting units, NR, & nationally at PL3 or below. Most reporting units, NR, & nationally at PL3 or below. Most reporting units at PL3. NR & nationally at PL4. Most reporting units at PL4. NR & nationally at PL5. Most reporting units, NR, & nationally at PL5. NORTH DAKOTA ZONE Readiness Roles & Responsibilities PL-1 PL-2 PL-3 PL-4 PL-5 Government Update plans. Review local plans and SEOP. Local media contacts. Identify /coord. large fire responsibilities. informed of fire occurrence. Declare county emergency. Initiate automatic notification procedures. informed of fire occurrence. Governor emergency declaration.
Initial attack standards will be used through the first operational period. If fire suppression efforts will extend beyond the first operational period, a WFSA must be prepared to determine appropriate suppression response and an Incident Action Plan will be developed. Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring is the systematic process of collecting and recording fuels, topography, weather, predicted fire behavior and estimated fire effects data to provide a basis for evaluating site-specific objectives, desired conditions and making appropriate adjustments to fuel treatment techniques. Evaluation is the process used to examine and appraise the results of the prescribed fuel treatment through integrated, qualitative and quantitative monitoring data. Objective Indicators of Success Date Evaluation Criteria April through mid-May Fire at this time will reduce the competitive edge of trees and shrubs over warm season grass. Plants that burn at emergence show positive response to fire Mid-May through mid-July Period of historic low fire activity due to vegetation. Burning would impact nesting but is beneficial to warm season grasses.
APPENDIX A RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES Stage 1 Fire Restrictions The following acts are prohibited further notice: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire except within a developed recreation site, or improved site. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. Exemptions: 1. Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act. 2. Persons using a fire solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels. 3. Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice. 4. Any Federal, State or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of official duty. 5. All land within a city boundary is exempted. 6. Other exemptions unique to each agency/tribe. 2 Fire Restrictions The following acts are prohibited until further notice: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a campfire Smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter. The following acts are prohibited from to : Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine for felling bucking skidding, road building, and woodcutting during industrial operations or firewood gathering. Blasting, welding, or other activities that generate flame or flammable material. A patrol is required for one hour following cessation of all work as described in “a” and “b”. Operating motorized vehicles of designated and trails.