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What are the Standard Firefighting Orders commonly known as?
What are the Standard Firefighting Orders commonly known as?
- Fire Safety Rules
- 18's
- Emergency Procedures
- 10's (correct)
What are the Watch Out Situations commonly referred to as?
What are the Watch Out Situations commonly referred to as?
- 10's
- Fire Warnings
- 18's (correct)
- Emergency Alerts
What is the first Standard Firefighting Order?
What is the first Standard Firefighting Order?
Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts
What does the second Standard Firefighting Order state?
What does the second Standard Firefighting Order state?
What is the third Standard Firefighting Order?
What is the third Standard Firefighting Order?
What is the purpose of identifying escape routes and safety zones according to the Standard Firefighting Orders?
What is the purpose of identifying escape routes and safety zones according to the Standard Firefighting Orders?
What should be done when there is possible danger according to the 10's?
What should be done when there is possible danger according to the 10's?
What does the sixth Standard Firefighting Order recommend?
What does the sixth Standard Firefighting Order recommend?
How should communications be maintained according to the Standard Firefighting Orders?
How should communications be maintained according to the Standard Firefighting Orders?
What is the last Standard Firefighting Order?
What is the last Standard Firefighting Order?
What does the first Watch Out Situation indicate?
What does the first Watch Out Situation indicate?
What is described in the second Watch Out Situation?
What is described in the second Watch Out Situation?
What is the third Watch Out Situation?
What is the third Watch Out Situation?
What does the fourth Watch Out Situation address?
What does the fourth Watch Out Situation address?
What is stated in the fifth Watch Out Situation?
What is stated in the fifth Watch Out Situation?
What does the sixth Watch Out Situation emphasize?
What does the sixth Watch Out Situation emphasize?
What does the seventh Watch Out Situation refer to regarding communication?
What does the seventh Watch Out Situation refer to regarding communication?
What is the message of the eighth Watch Out Situation regarding constructing a line?
What is the message of the eighth Watch Out Situation regarding constructing a line?
What does the ninth Watch Out Situation warn about?
What does the ninth Watch Out Situation warn about?
What does the tenth Watch Out Situation describe?
What does the tenth Watch Out Situation describe?
What does the eleventh Watch Out Situation highlight?
What does the eleventh Watch Out Situation highlight?
What is indicated in the twelfth Watch Out Situation?
What is indicated in the twelfth Watch Out Situation?
What does the thirteenth Watch Out Situation warn about?
What does the thirteenth Watch Out Situation warn about?
What is the fourteenth Watch Out Situation related to weather?
What is the fourteenth Watch Out Situation related to weather?
What does the fifteenth Watch Out Situation state about the wind?
What does the fifteenth Watch Out Situation state about the wind?
What does the sixteenth Watch Out Situation indicate?
What does the sixteenth Watch Out Situation indicate?
What does the seventeenth Watch Out Situation warn about?
What does the seventeenth Watch Out Situation warn about?
What is described in the eighteenth Watch Out Situation?
What is described in the eighteenth Watch Out Situation?
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Study Notes
Standard Firefighting Orders (10's)
- Focus on understanding fire weather conditions and forecasts at all times.
- Maintain awareness of the fire’s behavior continuously.
- Base all firefighting actions on both current and projected fire behavior.
- Always identify and communicate escape routes and safety zones.
- Establish lookouts in scenarios where danger may be present.
- Stay alert, calm, and think clearly while making decisions promptly.
- Ensure continuous communication with team members and supervisors.
- Provide clear instructions and verify understanding amongst the team.
- Maintain control over all personnel under your command at all times.
- Prioritize aggressive firefighting efforts while ensuring safety is established first.
Watch Out Situations (18's)
- Ensure fires are properly scouted and sized before engaging.
- Avoid areas that haven’t been observed in daylight.
- Always identify safety zones and escape routes before firefighting actions.
- Be familiar with local weather conditions and factors affecting fire behavior.
- Stay informed about strategies, tactics, and potential hazards.
- Ensure clarity in instructions and assignments given to the team.
- Maintain a communication link with crew members and supervisors at all times.
- Avoid constructing fire lines without a safe anchor point.
- Do not build fireline downhill if the fire is below the point of action.
- Refrain from a direct frontal assault on the fire.
- Be cautious of unburned fuel present between you and the fire.
- Maintain visibility of the main fire and communicate effectively with someone who can see it.
- Watch for hazards on hillsides where rolling materials can ignite fuels below.
- Be aware of increasing temperatures and drying conditions.
- Take note of changing wind directions or increases in wind speed.
- Stay vigilant against frequent spot fires crossing your line.
- Assess the terrain and fuel conditions for escape challenges.
- Avoid resting or napping near the fireline to stay alert.
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