http://wildfirelessons.net/This is a demonstration RSS feed.60http://wildfirelessons.net/documents/CAL_FIRE_Safety_Stand_Down_2008_.pdfThe Severe Weather Center lists the excessive heat warnings in effect across much of California and the Desert Southwest. Temperatures will be soaring above 110 degrees. Due to record breaking high temperatures experienced across the west, numerous cases of heat related illness have been reported. There is a concern that personnel are unaware of the seriousness of a heat-induced illness.Cal FireFri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Scratchline_Issue23.pdfThe LLC staff recently interviewed four Dispatch Center Managers and two Assistant Dispatch Center Managers from around the United States regarding their notable successes and difficult challenges in situational awareness (SA), effective practices, and pressing safety issues in managing dispatch centers. Special thanks are extended to these dispatch personnel for sharing their significant lessons and practices with the wildland fire community.Paula Nasiatka and Brenna MacDowellFri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/HRO_announcement_NY_Oct08_Final.docThe Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center, The Nature Conservancy and the Northeast Region of the National Park Service are sponsoring a workshop on High Reliability Organizing (HRO). This document provides details on the workshop.LLC and TNCFri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/South_1_ Fire_snag_injury_24hr_report.docSnag stikes an Engine Boss working a spotBill Clausen, SOF2Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Indians_Fire_E71_72Hr_Report_.pdfOn June 11, 2008 at approximately 1600 hrs LPF Engine 71 with five crew members (four on the ground and one driver) was supporting a holding action during a firing operation along the Del Venturi Road. Between 1625 and 1635 hrs a sudden change in the fire behavior occurred resulting in the burn over of four engine crew members and the engine with driver in an entrapment.Thomas ContrerasTue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/AussieKiwiCan_PressRelease_070908.docBoise, Idaho) – Nearly 45 fire specialists from Australia and New Zealand will arrive at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise on Sunday July 13 to prepare for fire assignments throughout California. There are currently 14 firefighters from Canada already deployed in California that were ordered through the NIFC by FEMA. Two highly skilled Canadian firefighting crews are also headed to Northern California today.NIFCTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/AU_NZ_CA_Chronology_2008.docThe chronology of International Firefighting Assistance across different countries.NIFCTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/IA_Safety_Alert_0807_SAFECOM.pdfThe interagency SAFECOM system is misunderstood, under-utilized, and on occasion, misused. Failure to understand and use the system as it is intended can not only prolong an unsafe situation or increase cost, but can result in injury or loss of life. Misuse of the SAFECOM system, or use for purposes other than reporting safety concerns, jeopardizes the communication needed for the SAFECOM system to work effectively.Aviation SafetyMon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/24_HR_Notification_Firefighter_Drowning.docA firefighter on Rest and Recuperation at the Hells Half Complex Fire Camp went swimming with a group of coworkers at the Trinity River, Kimtu Beach Recreational Area. At approximately 1630 hours, Humboldt County Sheriff’s responded to a reported drowning. When Sheriff’s personnel arrived they noticed a group of individuals along the Trinity river bank. As Deputies were assessing the situation, they learned the firefighter was pulled from the water approximately 1/2 mile downstream. According to the Sheriff’s Office, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.Tyrone KelleyMon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/GPSmap_76CSx.pdfBasic user guide for the Garmin GPSMAP76CSxCarl BeyerhelmMon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/MTDC_Water_Bottle_Safety_May_2008.docWe have been contacted recently regarding the safety of wildland water bottles (USDA Forest Service specification 5100-84B, Canteen, Water Polyethylene, 1-Quart). Concerns were on health risks regarding bisphenol-A.Joe Domitrovich, MTDCThu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/HFM_5_Watch_Outs.pdfWatching out for yourself, coworkers, subordinates and your boss is a primary responsibility for everyone involved in high risk activities. Watch outs are not just for the tactical environment. The Human Factor Watch Outs are designed to create an opportunity for you to take a tactical pause and re-evaluate your situation.NIMOThu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Fafety_Advisory_Wildlfire_Fatalities_2008.docOn July 7 this year, we reached the number of deaths in wildland fire operations for 2008 that we experienced during all of 2007. A total of nine wildland firefighters died in the line of duty in 2007 and nine have died so far this year. That’s nine people who won’t be going home to their families and friends after work any more. We need to keep these fallen heroes – and the ones lost in previous years -- in our hearts and minds as we continue our work in what promises to be a long, difficult fire season across the nation.Safety and Health Working TeamThu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Lesson_Learned_Stubby_Flare_08.docA Firefighter was injured using a stubby 2 hand thrown ignition device which reportedly ignited pre-maturely. The Firefighter is doing well at this point, but has substantial burns on two of his fingers. The firefighter was wearing nomex flight gloves when the incident occurred.Shasta-Trinity NFTue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Lessons_Learned_Two_Dozer_Roll_overs_7_2008.docA contract Komatsu D83E dozer was involved in a roll-over while constructing a contingency fireline on an approximately 20% slope at approximately 1400 hours. The operator knocked a tree over and got high centered on the root ball, could not get free and began to fall down the slope. The dozer rolled an estimated 80 feet down the slope becoming airborne and colliding with 2 trees in an area of 50% slope. Injuries suffered by the operator included a broken shoulder and broken ribs. The operator was on his 9th day on the fire and had been working an average of roughly 14 hours per day.UnknownTue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Chitty_Rx_Fire_FLA_Final_0708.docOn April 12 - 22, 2008 employees on the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest were conducting a complex prescribed fire south of Alpine, Arizona. A spot fire across Eagle Creek the afternoon of April 20, quickly spread beyond the capabilities of assigned resources and fire managers chose to fall back to a previously identified contingency line (a two lane forest highway). Declared a wildfire on April 22, the Eagle Wildfire was contained without further incident on April 28th.Apache-Sitgreaves National ForestTue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/NWCG_Lightning_Advisory_07_08_.docWithin a 30-day period from the end of May to the end of June 2008, 10 wildland firefighters were injured after being struck by lightning while conducting fire operations. Two of these firefighters were hit on a prescribed fire in Montana, eight others were struck in North Carolina. Thunderstorms continue to be predicted in most of the west and parts of the southeast. NWCGMon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Safety_Bulletin_Firefighter_Fatality_Air_Ambulance_Collision.docA wildland firefighter was killed in a private medical helicopter collision while being transported from the Grand Canyon to a Flagstaff, Arizona hospital on Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2008. Five other occupants of the two air ambulances were also killed and one occupant is listed in critical condition. Two responding ground personnel also received minor burns when the wreckage sustained a secondary explosion. Additional responding Forest Service units suppressed the wildfire caused by the crash.Safety and Health Working TeamThu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Green_Sheet_Oak_Glen_Crew3_Rollover.pdfOn June 23, 2008 at 1937 hours, Oak Glen 3 was returning to Oak Glen Conservation Camp from a vegetation fire – Valley Incident (CARRU-055557) in the area of Wilson Valley Road and Highway 371. On Wilson Valley Road the ECT struck the embankment on the side of the road and rolled onto its right side. Three California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) firefighters sustained moderate to serious injuries and twelve others received minor injures. The Fire Captain also sustained minor injuries during the accident. The ECT was a total loss.Cal FireThu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/IC_fire_organizer.docThis is a tri fold incident organizer, created by Alyce Harris (North Carolina). It is modeled off the Virginia Coordination Center incident organizer.Alyce HarrisThu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT