http://wildfirelessons.net/This is a demonstration RSS feed.60http://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Two_More_Chains_Winter_2012.pdfTwo More Chains Winter 2012 Issue – “Prescribed Fire Escapes: Are We Learning Anything?” this issue’s cover story, explores whether or not we’re actually learning from our escapes—and how we can help to ensure that we are. Also in this issue: Two burn bosses share their key lessons and hard-earned insights; Drip torch tips; and Readers are asked: “What were they thinking?”Paul KellerMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Rock_Creek_RX_Deployment_Summary.pdfAt the head of the green belt, it became obvious to Crew Member #1 that he was entrapped and that trees were flaring around him. The heat was growing intense and the smoke was choking and reduced visibility to only the immediate area. Crew Member# 1 tried to remove his fire shelter from the bag but had trouble finding the flap. He removed his web gear to get the shelter out and got the shelter out of the bag, but couldn’t get it fully deployed with his gloves on.LLCMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/NPS_Fire_Leaders_Neill_Dems.pdfN/AFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Fiddlers_Island_Summary.pdfThe decision was made to conduct a strategic firing operation in advance of the head of the fire and hold it on the east side of the road. Once ignitions were in progress, the main fire spotted in two different locations, (Finger #1 and Finger #2). Finger #3 laid across Fiddlers Island Road. As the main fire continued burning to the west toward Buck Island, the decision was made for all resources to withdraw to the Strange Island Staging Safety Zone. No injuries to personnel or damage to equipment was reported.LLCFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Retardant_Avoidance_FLA.pdfFire retardant was aerially applied to a designated avoidance area during suppression of the Lawler Incident, San Bernardino National Forest. To foster organizational learning, the Forest initiated a Facilitated Learning Analysis (FLA).Josh MathiesenThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/One_Page_Summary_BP11_LLR.pdfOn Sept. 15, 2011, the National Key Deer Wildlife Refuge, located on Florida’s Big Pine Key, ignited the 21-acre BP11 Prescribed Fire. The test fire, conducted at approximately 1030 hours, was deemed successful and firing operations began on the unit.Alex ViktoraTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/RLS_NC_Medical_Incident_summary.pdfThe crew member is moving noticeably slower than normal. His respiratory rate is unusually rapid. Half way through the run, he starts complaining of thirst. His right leg begins to cramp. His squad boss—a certified wilderness first responder—has him slow down to assess his condition, what appears to be possible severe dehydration. He notices that the crew member’s speech is beginning to slur and he is becoming more aggressive and disoriented. The squad boss directs three crew members to get a crew vehicle.Dotson & KellerMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/emergency_extraction_announcement.pdfThis updated 2012 publication provides a thorough listing of helicopter resources available to conduct human extractions for emergency evacuations throughout the United States.Paul KellerTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Corte_Madera_Green_Sheet.pdfAt approximately 1020 hours, the helicopter sustained moderate heat damage to the front exterior surface area of the helicopter’s cockpit during flight operations. The pilot was able to land the helicopter at a nearby Helibase without further incident or injuries. After cleared by a Sheriff’s helicopter mechanic, it flew back to home base without incident.CAL FIREThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/GreenSheet_pt_hike_fatality.pdfOn Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at approximately 3:45 PM, near the conclusion of a crew training hike, a 54 year old Inmate Firefighter Trainee collapsed. The injured Inmate Firefighter Trainee was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.Cal FireTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/NPS_Fire_Leaders_Christensen_Kaage.pdfMitch EskrittMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/PT_Fatality.pdfAt approximately 3:23 p.m., a training crew of 17 Inmate Firefighters supervised by a Fire Crew Captain, began a 20 minute, .66 mile training hike. During the hike, one of the Inmate Firefighters collapsed. CPR was initiated and the Inmate Firefighter was transported to a local hospital where resuscitation efforts continued unsuccessfully.CALFIREFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/RX_Helicopter_Heat_Damage.pdfThe following information is a preliminary summary of a near miss aviation incident that involved a San Diego County Sheriff’s Fire Fighting Helicopter in the San Diego Unit. The Helicopter sustained heat related damage while performing flight operations during a controlled Vegetation Management Program (VMP) burn.CAL FIREFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Truck_down_hill.pdfAn employee was shuttling other employees from one site to another where the vehicles had been staged. The staging area was at a large semi-circle turnout, on a forest road, that had a very slight grade, approx 10%. Truck then proceeded to roll backwards down the slope.Klamath NFFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/SQF_Chainsaw_FLA.pdfAfter assessing a 10” diameter cedar tree that was wedged between two trees,suspended approximately 6’ off the ground, the employee proceeded to cut. When his saw cut was in the tree 2” he could tell the tension was too high for him to keep cutting, and noticed the kerf closing. He made a second cut to relieve the tension about an inch next to the first cut. As the second cut was being made the bind released and one end of the 10” tree swung towards the injured employee.Brenda EhmannThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Wallow_FTA_FTE.pdfThe story of how--when the 2011 Wallow Fire threatens Fort Apache Indian Reservation lands--prior fuel treatments: 1)Increased firefighter safety; 2)Enhanced management options; 3)Substantially reduced suppression costs and fire size; and 4)Minimized negative effects on resources.Mary TaberThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/HRODC2011-12202011.pdfThis report—intended for the wildland fire community—provides a collection of applicable key learning highlights—and follow-up links—from the 2011 Fourth International High Reliability Organizing Conference. A total of 30 speakers and 150 participants—from multiple high-risk, safety-critical organizations—gathered in Washington D.C. to share knowledge and experiences. This report focuses on the speakers whose themes and insights have applicability to wildland firefighters and fire leaders. David A. ChristensonThu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Davies_Creek_Summary.pdfOn a remote mountain top on the Tongass National Forest, a helicopter overturned with a Forest Service employee and a contract pilot onboard. The crash resulted in no injuries but was, nevertheless, a very serious accident.LLCTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Acadian_Fire_Burn_Injuries_Summary.pdfOn May 2, 2011, the Acadian Wildland Fire is reported to the De Soto Ranger District of the National Forests in Mississippi where a firefighter working spot fires recieves first degree burns. This summary contains a link to the full FLA Report.LLCMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Peters_Ridge_FLA.pdfThe Peter’s Ridge Fire was first reported on August 12, 2011. On August 14, 2011 at 0900 hours, the fire's west flank had burned over the hand line and made a short run with some single-tree torching. At 0930 hours, the Incident Commander (IC) made the decision to order seven smoke jumpers to arrive by ground as there was easy access by road. At 1215, the jump aircraft informed Interagency Dispatch (dispatch) that they were starting jumping operations. At 1345 hours dispatch was notified that there was an injured jumper in need of medical attention on the Peter’s Ridge incident, but that it was not life threatening.Steve ZacharySun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT