23. Wildland firefighting

Standard Operating Procedure for Wildland Firefighting

• The SOP aims to ensure the safety of emergency personnel and equipment during wildland firefighting.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as directed by the Incident Commander, including SCBA face masks with supplied air in hot zones or heavy smoke.
• Staging and establishing command must be done according to the District's SOP and Incident Management System Command Procedures.
• The Incident Commander is responsible for coordination and direction of all activities and tactical priorities, including life safety, stabilization, and property conservation.
• Fire attack tactics include blitz attack, flanking attack, tandem attack, and pincer attack, with safety as the top priority.
• Rapid Intervention Teams and water shuttle operations must be established and executed according to the SOP.
• ICS forms must be completed and submitted as required.
• Personnel accountability and radio communications must be maintained at all times.
• Safety notes include the importance of staging apparatus on burned vegetation, staying clear of operating dozers/crash trucks/aircraft, and adhering to L-C-E-S (Lookouts, Communications, Escape routes, Safety Zones).
• Crash trucks are not to be used in brush areas, and all equipment must be operated with caution.
• When released from the incident, personnel must collect their passport, vehicle identifier, and equipment, and report any missing or damaged items.
• When giving mutual aid, the Battalion Chief(s) will notify dispatch of the unit(s) being sent.

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