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Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center Publication Protocols
The Learning Curve - Issue 14
(149KB doc posted 8/18/2008) Lessons Learned and Effective Practices from the 2006 AAR Rollups featuring OPERATIONS (Training on Live Fires, Coordinating with Multiple Volunteer Fire Departments and Benefits of Cooperative Fire Programs,) COMMAND – LIAISON OFFICER (Liaison Officers Communicating with Multiple Cooperators and Liaison to Private Landowners,)PLANNING (Host Agency Involvement in Daily Planning Meetings, Host Community Relations with the Local Community, and Transfer of Command: Back to Back Fires.)
(901KB pdf posted 5/28/2008) Lessons Learned and Effective Practices from AAR Rollups featuring PUBLIC INFORMATION (Remote Information Post Establishes Rapport, Managing Adjacent Fires, Significance of Town Hall Meetings and Handling Intensive Media Interest), SAFETY (Preventing Dehydration on the Fireline and Providing Water Safety Training), LOGISTICS (Handling Excessive Community Donations)and OPERATIONS (Situational Awareness in Aircraft Operations and LCES and Operational Tactics).
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Lessons Learned and Effective Practices from AAR Rollups featuring OPERATIONS (Water Conservation with Dust Palliative), PLANNING (Using Local Felling Groups and Contractors), and LOGISTICS (Using Spike Camps Decreases Safety Problems, Streamlining Spike Camp Deliveries, Coyote Camp Deliveries During Red Flag Conditions, Logistical Challenges in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness and Successful Approach to Recognizing a Potential MRSA Infection.)
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The Learning Curve, March 2008 - 11th Edition (159 KB pdf, Posted 03/25/08)
Lessons Learned and Effective Practices from AAR Rollups featuring OPERATIONS (Division Supervisor Nightly Meeting Creates Cohesiveness and Simulating an Incident within an Incident is Vital to Success), PLANNING (Creative Responses to National Resource Shortages and Spin-off Benefits of Internet Availability) and LOGISTICS (Preplanning of Base Camp Location & Equipment, Changing Traffic Patterns to Avoid Traffic Congestion and Designating Crew Sleeping Areas Improves Safety).
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Five Lessons Learned and Effective Practices - Western State Fire Managers. This edition features Decreasing Nebraska Human-Caused Wildfires, Mutual Aid Agreements are the Cornerstone, Rural Firefighters Association is Instrumental, Aerial Fire Suppression Program, and Public Education and Prevention Efforts.
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Five Lessons Learned and Effective Practices - Western State Fire Managers. This edition features Cross-Training Local Fire Departments Brings Results, Collaboration Pays Off, Insurance Policies and Suppression, "Stone in the Pond" Concept and Partners in Prevention.
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Five Lessons Learned and Best Practices from AAR Rollups
In this edition: Safety Refresher for Fire Line Leaders, Reporting Critical Incidents, Incentives for Donating Fire Equipment, Use of Tractor Plows, Use of Backpack Blowers.
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The Learning Curve, Issue 6, 2003 (33 KB doc) This edition features: Incident Communications - Cooperation Between Ranchers and Operations, Safety - IMT Enhances Transportation and Driving Safety, Planning/Operations - Value of Sand Table on Incidents, Operations - Right Tool for the Assignment, Logistics - Locating Repeater Sites |
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The Learning Curve, Issue 5, 2003 FIVE LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES FROM AAR ROLLUPS Value of Contingency Planning, Aircraft Manifesting Using Digital Scales, Mobile Spike Camps, Security Badge System, and Incorporating Cost Measures. |
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The Learning Curve, Issue 4, 2003 (32 Kb) A highlight of five lessons learned and best practices from After Incident Reports submitted in the spring of 2003. “Common Speak” Lingo Needed between APHIS and ICS, Using Safety Technical Specialists, Emergency Plan Drills, Educating Forest Neighbors, and Strategic Application of Resources. |
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The Learning Curve, Issue 3, 2002 (pdf file, 37 KB) PDF File (99 KB) A highlight of ten lessons learned and best practices from After Incident Reports submitted August through December, 2002. Liaison with Local Law Enforcement, Increasing Communication, Use of Mark 3 Pumps, Specialized Firefighting Vehicle, Population Protection Plans, Safety Objective Becomes Paramount, Briefing Operational Resources at Check-in, Incident Medical Team, Dealing with Public Closure, and Mobile Sleeping Units. |
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The Learning Curve, Issue 2, 2002 (pdf file, 33 KB) PDF File (88 KB) A highlight of ten lessons learned and best practices from After Incident Reports submitted in July, 2002. Unified Command In Fire Use, Host Agency Participation, Safety Component In Briefings, Effectiveness of Town Meetings, Unique Suppression Tool, Large Spot Fire Threats, New Mapping Tool Available, Tapping GIS Resources, County Incident Command Trailer Used, and Assessment of Structural Loss. |
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The Learning Curve, Issue 1, 2002 (pdf file, 23 KB) PDF file (86 KB) A highlight of ten lessons learned and best practices from After Incident Reports submitted in May and June, 2002. Staging Incident Management Teams, Use of IMT Web Sites, Providing Closure After a Serious Accident, Filling the Liaison Officer Position, Leadership by Example, Using Local Expertise, Fire Behavior in Drought-Stricken Forests, Setting Priorities for Staffing Divisions, Key Role of Incident Meteorologist, and Incident Qualifications of State and Municipal Agencies. |
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Editors - Paula Nasiatka & Brenna MacDowell
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