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Job AidFEBRUARY, 2004

NFES 1532

BASE/CAMP MANAGER

J-254

Description of the Performance Based System

The NWCG Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualifications System is a “performance-based”

qualifications system. In this system, the primary criterion for qualification is individual

performance as observed by an evaluator using approved standards. This system differs

from previous wildland fire qualifications systems which have been “training based.”

Training based systems use the completion of training courses or a passing score on an

examination as a primary criteria for qualification.

A performance-based system has two advantages over a training based system:

• Qualification is based upon real performance, as measured on the job, versus

perceived performance, as measured by an examination or classroom

activities.

• Personnel who have learned skills from sources outside wildland fire

suppression, such as agency specific training programs or training and work

in prescribed fire, structural fire, law enforcement, search and rescue, etc.,

may not be required to complete specific courses in order to qualify in a

wildfire position.

1. The components of the wildland fire qualifications system are as

follows:

a. Position Task Books (PTB) contain all critical tasks which are

required to perform the job. PTBs have been designed in a format

which will allow documentation of a trainee’s ability to perform

each task. Successful completion of all tasks required of the

position, as determined by an evaluator, will be the basis for

recommending certification.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Training requirements include completion

of all required training courses prior to obtaining a PTB. Use of

the suggested training courses or job aids is recommended to

prepare the employee to perform in the position.

b. Training courses and job aids provide the specific skills and

knowledge required to perform tasks as prescribed in the PTB.

c. Agency Certification is issued in the form of an incident

qualification card certifying that the individual is qualified to

perform in a specified position.

2. Responsibilities

The local office is responsible for selecting trainees, proper use of task

books, and certification of trainees, see appendix A of the NWCG

Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1,

for further information.

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Training Working Team

Position on Course Presentation and Materials

The suggested hours listed in the Field Manager’s Course Guide are developed by Subject

Matter Experts based on their estimation of the time required to present all material needed

to adequately teach the unit and course objectives. The hours listed can vary slightly due to

factors such as the addition of local materials. NWCG is aware that there have been courses

presented in an abbreviated form, varying greatly from the suggested course hours.

Instructors and students are cautioned that in order to be recognized as an NWCG certified

course certain guidelines must be followed. These guidelines are:

• Lead instructors are encouraged to enhance course materials to reflect the

conditions, resources and policies of the local unit and area as long as the

objectives of the course and each unit are not compromised.

• Exercises can be modified to reflect local fuel types, resources and conditions

where the student will be likely to fill incident assignments. The objectives and

intent of the exercises must remain intact.

• Test questions may be added that reflect any local information that may have been

added to the course. However, test questions in the certified course materials

should not be deleted to ensure the accurate testing of course and unit objectives.

• Test grades, to determine successful completion of the course, shall be based only

on the questions in the certified course materials.

If lead instructors feel that any course materials are inaccurate, that information should be

submitted by e-mail to NWCG Fire Training at [email protected] Materials

submitted will be evaluated and, where and when appropriate, incorporated into the

appropriate courses.

Sponsored for NWCG publication by the NWCG Training Working Team.

Comments regarding the content of this publication should be directed to:

National Interagency Fire Center, National Fire Training Support Group, 3833 S. Develop-

ment Ave., Boise, Idaho 83705. E-mail: [email protected].

Additional copies of this publication may be ordered from National Interagency Fire Center,

ATTN: Great Basin Cache Supply Office, 3833 South Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho

83705. Order NFES 1532.

Job AidFEBRUARY, 2004

NFES 1532

BASE/CAMP MANAGER

J-254

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION......................................................4

I. GENERAL

Obtain and Assemble Materials Needed forKit ....................................................................7

Documentation Forms ....................................8

Miscellaneous Items .......................................8

II. MOBILIZATION

A. Information from Local Dispatch UponInitial Activation ......................................9

B. Gather Information...............................10

III. INCIDENT ACTIVITIES

A. Incident and Check-in .......................... 11

B. Briefing from Facilities Unit Leader(FACL) ................................................. 11

C. Obtain Necessary Resources andSupplies ...............................................15

D. Coordinate to Establish IncidentFacilities ..............................................19

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E. Communications with IncidentPersonnel ............................................23

F. Supervision of Incident FacilityPersonnel ............................................24

G. Compliance with Health and SafetyRegulations .........................................26

H. Maintenance for Facility Equipment ....26

I. Coordination with Finance/Administration......................................27

J. Maintain ICS 214, Unit Log..................28

IV. DEMOBILIZATION

A. Excess Resources and Supplies .........29

B. Release of Facilities and Equipment ...30

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V. APPENDICES

Appendix A, 50 Person Camp Inventory,Example ........................................................31

Appendix B, Remote CampManagement Tips .........................................33

Appendix C, Facilities Map, Example ...........43

Appendix D, Crew Location Map, Example ..45

Appendix E, Functional Area NeedsChecklist .......................................................47

Appendix F, Base Camp/ICPManagement Tips .........................................49

Appendix G, Base Organization, Example ....53

Appendix H, Camp Organization, Example ..55

Appendix I, Safety - Health Evaluation .........57

Appendix J, OF-297, Emergency EquipmentShift Ticket, Example ....................................59

Appendix K, OF-294, Emergency EquipmentRental Agreement, Example .........................61

Appendix L, 24-Hour Clock ...........................63

Appendix M, Glossary of Terms andAcronyms ......................................................65

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BASE/CAMP MANAGER (BCMG)

JOB AID, J-254 INTRODUCTION

The Base/Camp Manager is responsible forappropriate sanitation and facility managementservices in the assigned Base/Camp.

The Base/Camp Manager has been identified as aposition within the National Wildfire CoordinationGroup's (NWCG), Wildland Fire SuppressionCurriculum. The courses within the performancebased curriculum may be administered by either aninstructor led formal training course or by the use of"job aids.” It is highly suggested that the traineehave previous fire incident experience.

Job aids are "how to" books that assist an individualin performing specific tasks associated with aposition. They may be used by an individual, in atrainee position, who has met all of the prerequisites,but has not completed the position task book for thatposition. They are also used after the individual hasbecome qualified, as an aid or refresher in doing thejob.

The performance based qualification systemstipulates that an individual must complete a positiontask book prior to becoming qualified for thatposition. Refer to the "Wildland and Prescribed FireQualification System Guide, PMS 310-1 for theestablished standards for this position. It isrecommended that this job aid be issued when the

position task book is initiated.

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This job aid has been developed by an interagencydevelopment group with guidance from the NationalInteragency Fire Center, Fire Training under authorityof the NWCG, with coordination and assistance ofpersonnel from the following agencies:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERIOR

Bureau of Land ManagementGordon Shafer

STATE OF FLORIDACenter for Wildfire and Forest Resources

Management TrainingRichard Inmon

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTERFire Training, NWCG Development Unit

Susan HickmanJan Hendrick

We appreciate the efforts of those people associatedwith the development and review of this package.

Sponsored for NWCG publication by the NWCGTraining Working Team,February, 2004.

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Comments regarding the content of this publicationshould be directed to:

National Interagency Fire CenterFire Training3833 South Development AvenueBoise, Idaho 83705

Email: [email protected]

Additional copies of this publication, NFES #1532may be ordered from:

National Interagency Fire CenterATTN: Great Basin Cache Supply Office3833 S. Development AvenueBoise, Idaho 83705.

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I. GENERAL

Obtain and Assemble Materials Needed for Kit.

Kit will be assembled and prepared prior toreceiving an assignment. Kit will containcritical items needed for functioning during thefirst 48 hours. Kit will be easily transportableand within agency weight limitation. Web gearor briefcase (not both) should not exceed 20pounds.

� Proof of incident qualifications (RedCard)

� Position task book, NFES 2352� Fireline Handbook, PMS 410-1, NFES

0065� National Fire Equipment System

Catalog, NFES 0362� Interagency Incident Business

Management Handbook, NFES 2160� Interagency Standards for Fire and

Aviation Operations (Red Book)� Base/Camp Manager job aid, NFES

1532

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Documentation Forms:

� ICS 213, General Message, NFES 1336� ICS 214, Unit Log, NFES 1337� SF-261, Crew Time Report, NFES

0891and/or OF-288 EmergencyFirefighter Time Report, NFES 0866

� OF-297, Emergency Equipment ShiftTicket, NFES 0872

� Agency specific forms

Miscellaneous Items (optional):� Assorted pens, pencils, felt tip markers,

highlighters, thumb tacks, string tags,pads of paper, clipboard, masking/strapping tape, duct tape, envelopes,hole punch, etc.

� Calculator� Flashlight (extra batteries)� Alarm clock� Camera� Surveyor flagging� Tape measure� Insect repellent� Local area maps� Road atlas� Grid sheet 1/4” (81/2” x 11”), 1” (20” x

24”)� Adhesive, stick on, numbers� Cell phone or calling card

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II. MOBILIZATION

A. Obtain Complete Information fromDispatch Upon Initial Activation.

1. Obtain a copy of the order formwhich contains:

• Incident/Project name• Incident/Project order

number• Office reference number

(cost code)• Descriptive location/

response area• Legal location (township,

range, section)• Incident frequencies (if

available)• Incident base/phone number

(contact)• Request number• Reporting date/time and

location, e.g., IncidentCommand Post (ICP)

• Transportation arrangementsand routes

• Special instructions

Retain a copy of this order form for

your personal incident experience

record.

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2. The individual will have:

• Frameless soft packcontaining personal gear, notto exceed 45 lb.

• BCMG kit, not to exceed 20lb.

• Proper Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE) for the job

B. Gather Information.

Gather all available informationnecessary to accurately assess incident;make appropriate decisions aboutimmediate needs and actions including:

• Type of incident- Planned operations, e.g.,

multiple remote camps,burnout operations, waterhandling operations

• Current situation status• Expected duration of incident• Terrain• Weather (current and expected)

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III. INCIDENT ACTIVITIES

A. Arrive at Incident and Check In.

• Locate supervisor, (facilities unitleader; FACL).

• Report to status check-in recorder.• Report to the finance/

administration section for timekeeping procedures.

B. Obtain Briefing from FACL.

You are responsible for asking adequatequestions that will allow satisfactorycompletion of all job aspects. There are

no stupid questions. Briefing shouldinclude as a minimum:

• Names of key incident personnel.- Incident Commander (IC),

logistics section chief (LSC),agency representative,resource advisor, equipmentand personnel time recorder,supply, ground support, foodand medical unit, humanresource specialist (HRSP),crew representative (CREP),etc.

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• Names of key off incidentpersonnel- Public works, land owners,

contractors, law enforcementagencies, utility companies,etc.

• Established priorities for incidentfacilities.- Set up of maintenance,

sanitation, safety items.- Determine needs for any off

base incident facilities.• Identified needs of incident

personnel for facilityestablishment.- Showers and sanitation- Sleeping and eating

arrangements- Handicap access- Dust abatement- Supply and ground support- Security

• Current and expected resourcecommitments.- Numbers of personnel- Types and numbers of

equipment and aircraft• Phone, radio, contact procedures.

- On and off incident• Jurisdictional agency(s).

- Federal, state, local ormultiple jurisdiction

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• Work schedule.- Day/night operational periods- Relief personnel

• Policies and operating procedures.- Contractual agency

requirements- Land owner requirements- Health and safety guidelines,

Occupational Safety andHealth Administration(OSHA)

- Inmates• Cultural, environmental and

Threatened and Endangeredspecies (T&E) concerns.- Archeological/historical sites- Restrictions- Fisheries and riparian areas- Plants and animals

• Proper ordering procedures.- Authorization for ordering

equipment, supplies, andpersonnel.

- Orders to be approved by theFACL prior to placing withsupply?

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• Safety concerns.- Hazardous materials- Traffic patterns- Sanitation- Weather- Lighting- Electrical- Health concerns- Elemental concerns, e.g.,

bears, snakes, poisonousplants.

• Supervision.- Chain of command- Resources assigned

• Location of incident facilities(private/agency).- Agency developed or

undeveloped- Is a land use agreement in

effect on private land?• Request a current copy of the

Incident Action Plan (IAP) andincident map.

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C. Obtain Necessary Resources andSupplies.

Coordinate with FACL to determine thenecessary incident facility staffing level,needed supplies and materials andobtain through proper channels.

• Portable toilet requirements- One portable toilet per 10 to

12 people with one serviceper day minimum.

- Additional toilets may berequired for the helibase,staging areas, andenvironmentally sensitiveareas. It may be important tofind out the hosting agency’srequirements for sewagedisposal.

• Potable water- Source location- Number of transports needed- Location of drinking sites- Contact the FACL, food unit

leader (FDUL), orContracting Officer (CO) forquestions concerning potablewater providers.

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• Grey water- Shower, kitchen, wash

stations (not sewage)- Approved disposal sites- Enough hauling capacity to

keep up with demand. Isthere a need to order anothergrey water truck?

• GarbageLarge dumpsters centrally locatedat kitchen, helibase, supply, base,remote camps. Adequate haulingcapacity and distribution ofgarbage cans around all facilities.- Approved disposal site?- Restrictions on what the site

will accept?- Dumping costs - contractor

or incident responsibility?- Agency recycling program in

place?- Secure from bears or bees?

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• Remote campsCamps vary greatly depending onaccess, agency requirements andnumber of people that are beingsupported. Obtain the followinginformation which can help todetermine the needs of the camp.- Ensure cultural,

environmental, and T&Especies concerns areconsidered when laying outcamp site. Follow localstandard operatingprocedures for these areas.

- Ensure adequate water andrations are located at thesesites. Coordinate with theFDUL for meals, deliverytimes, etc.

- Ensure adequatecommunications with theICP/incident base.

- If bears or other suchscavenging animals are inthe area, place hard-sidedtrash receptacles in a centrallocation within the camp areaand remove contents on adaily basis.

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- Warn the assigned personnelnot to take food items to theirsleeping areas if theseanimals are in the area.

- Order tents, tent flies or othersuch material and constructa structure that will allowindividuals to get out of theweather. Ensure adequateshelter has been stockpiledat the camp location.

- Consider assigning anemergency medicaltechnician (EMT) to camp.

- Order camp help to supportcamp operations.

See Appendix A for sample 50person camp item inventory listand Appendix B for additionalinformation on managing remotecamps.

• Continually check for excessequipment and supplies in thecamp area.- Consider demobilization of

excess items.

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D. Coordinate with FACL and Other IncidentPersonnel to Establish Incident Facilities.

• Provide incident facility map andsigns.

See Appendix C, Facilities Map,example.

- Ground support and supplyshould be located as close tothe entrance of camp aspossible.

- Locate check-in at the campentrance.

- Toilets and trash receptacleslocated in areas of heavy foottraffic and around crewsleeping areas.

- Showers and medical unitclose to crew sleeping areas.

- ICP located away from mainfoot and vehicle traffic.

- Hand washing station inproximity to eating area andportable toilets. Assess theneed for additionalhandwashing stations as thecamp enlarges.

- Ensure area is big enough toexpand the camp ifnecessary.

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- Post area with signs for easyidentification of specificfunctional areas, e.g., crewand overhead sleepingareas. Post identificationtags on the tents of crewboss, unit leaders, etc. forquick identification.

- Plan the camp so that little orno vehicle traffic is in themain part of the camp. Limitvehicle traffic to servicevehicle, e.g., gray, black,potable water.

See Appendix D, Crew LocationMap, example.

• Provide safe traffic/personnel flow.- Use signs, ropes, traffic

cones, barricades, flaggingto control vehicle and foottraffic. Attempt to provide“one-way” traffic flow toprevent congestion.

- Coordinate with groundsupport and security.

• Contact units for functional needsand location.

See Appendix E, Functional NeedsChecklist.

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- Coordinate with the differentfunctions for space, power,shelter, trash andcommunication needs, e.g.,phone lines.

• Establish day/night sleeping areas.- Ensure the day sleeping

areas are sheltered andaway from noise, e.g.,generators, tool sharpeningarea.

- Clearly identify crewlocations and post visiblesigns.

- Coordinate with security forpatrols of the sleeping areas.

- Limit vehicle traffic in thesleeping areas.

• Centrally locate electrical unit.- If possible order a large

generator (50 KW) with apower distribution panel andcorrectly wired. If electricaloutlets are to be installed atthe base/camp, a certifiedelectrician must do theinstallation.

• Catering and shower units.- Centrally located

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• Inmate crews on the incident.- Consider sleeping and

showering arrangements.- Discuss with the inmate

liaison.• Plan for contingency, such as wet

weather, equipment breakdown,fire behavior, inversions.- Be aware of weather

forecasts. Talk to localsabout weather events for thearea.

- Have extra supplies on hand,e.g., shelter material,sleeping bags, fire resistantclothing, heaters, in case offoul weather.

- Plan for evacuation orprotection of base/camp incase of threatening changein fire behavior or weather.

See Appendix F for tips on BaseCamp/ICP management.

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E. Communication with FACL, IncidentPersonnel, and Subordinates.

• Discuss daily work schedule andpriorities with FACL.- Keep FACL informed on

changes, personnel matters,contract disputes, work loador other significant situations.

• Maintain inter/intra unitcommunication.- Know the chain of command

and ordering procedures.- Maintain contacts with all

sections or functions fordetermining needs orproblems as related to thefacilities.

• Check-out a logistics net radio ifneeded.

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F. Supervision of Incident FacilityPersonnel.

See Appendix G, Base Organization,example and Appendix H, CampOrganization, example.

• Develop work schedules.- Establish guidelines and

procedures, i.e., who directlysupervises members of thecamp crew.

- Establish time frames fortrash/litter pickup, generatorfueling, portable toiletservicing, grey waterpumping, dust abatement.

- Time frames for mealdelivery, feeding times, icedeliveries, and cold drinkstocking should beestablished and coordinatedwith the FDUL.

- Monitor camp functions andanticipate schedulingproblems. Adjust scheduleas needed.

- Adhere to agencyestablished work/restguidelines.

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• Establish priorities for workassignments.- Establish guidelines and

procedures.- Prioritize unscheduled work

assignments, e.g., unloadingof a supply truck,maintenance and inspectionof facility, assisting food unit.

• Comply with Equal EmploymentOpportunity (EEO) guidelines.- Ensure compliance with all

applicable EEO regulations.- Coordinate with the HRSP if

problems arise deal withthem, do not let them getworse.

- Be aware of culturaldifferences between ethnicgroups. Contact the CREPfor any special needs thattheir crew may have.

• Keep individuals informed ofincident status.- Communicate one on one,

by group meetings, and/orthrough written information.

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• Evaluate performance ofsubordinates as required byincident policy.- Be fair and honest in your

evaluation. Ensureguidelines and proceduresare adequately presentedand understood by yoursubordinates.

G. Ensure Compliance with all ApplicableHealth and Safety Regulations.

• Coordinate with safety officer(SOF) and FACL.

• Obtain local governmentguidelines and regulations.

See Appendix I, Safety-HealthEvaluation, checklist.

H. Provide Operation and Maintenance forall Facilities and Associated Equipment.

• Establish priorities and schedulesfor daily maintenance and serviceof incident facility installations,e.g., toilets, trash, generators, dustabatement, bulletin boards, officespaces.

• Provide daily inspections of allfacilities and improvements forsafety and health conditions.

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I. Coordinate with Finance/AdministrationSection and FACL on Incident Facilities,Contract/Agreement for Services,Equipment, and Personnel.

• Maintain shift tickets for allassigned services equipment percontract/agreement.- Ensure that all information is

transcribed correctly from therental agreement to the shiftticket and all times, mileageand remarks aredocumented. Include the “E”number somewhere on theform.

- Information that you will needfor filling out the OF-297,Emergency Equipment ShiftTicket can be found on theOF-294, EmergencyEquipment RentalAgreement. The contractorshould have a copy; if notcheck with the procurementunit.

- Retain copies of all shifttickets of the contractors youare administrating, for yourpersonal files.

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• Ensure all non-agency servicesand equipment have currentcontracts/agreements and havebeen inspected. Coordinate withground support for equipmentinspections.

See Appendix J, Emergency EquipmentShift Ticket, example and Appendix K,Emergency Equipment RentalAgreement, example.

J. Maintain ICS 214, Unit Log.

• ICS 214 will be kept current,legible, and document all majoractivities.- It may not be a requirement

of this position to complete aICS 214 for every operationalperiod, but it is a good ideato document significantevents, especially contractualand personnel problems.

- A diary should be kept fordocumentation purposes andthe ICS 214 is an excellentdocument for this purpose.

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IV. DEMOBILIZATION

A. Identify Excess Resources and Supplies.

• Provide the FACL with a listing ofexcess incident facilities personneland equipment. The listing willinclude who and what is excess,and time and date when excess.The list will be reviewed daily foraccuracy. This can bedocumented on an ICS 213,General Message and submittedto the demobilization unit.- During demobilization the

workload of the BCMG willincrease.

- Manage personnel release toensure enough workforce isavailable for demobilizationactivities.

- Ensure proper rehabilitationhas occurred prior to therelease of resources. Leavearea in better condition thanupon arrival.

- Notify contractors of theimpending release schedule.

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B. Coordinate the Release and Return ofFacilities and Equipment with FACL andFinance/Administration Section.

• Ensure payment documents arefinalized and submitted to thefinance/administrative section.- Ensure that time for

subordinates and equipmentis turned in to finance/administration; evaluations ofsubordinates are turned in todocumentation; capitalizedequipment returned tosupply.

• Coordinate with ground support forthe release inspection ofcontractor equipment.

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APPENDIX A

EXAMPLE 50 PERSON CAMP

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APPENDIX B

Remote Camp Management Tips

Spike Camp 101

In the course of your availability as a BCMG you mayfind yourself in the position of filling an order as aremote (spike) camp manager, or to staff a spikecamp from the base camp you are currently workingout of. If the spike camp is near or on the fireline,you will be required to have fireline qualifications,i.e., arduous fitness rating, fireline refresher training,PPE. In any case you will probably be managing arelatively small camp with the possibility of little or nodirect supervision from the logistics section. Thefollowing is a list of things to consider and ask aboutbefore going out to camp.

How many people will occupy the camp? Who arethey? Who is in charge of this area? How long doesthe operations section plan on using this camp?What is the location of the camp? What division ofthe fire? Is any one already there and are anysupplies in place? How do they expect to supplyyour camp? What type of communication facilitieswill you have, e.g., radio, cell phone, land line,satellite phone? What is the weather forecast?

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Supply Methods:

• By road: Is there a road all the way to thecamp and what is the condition of the road?

• By helicopter: Is there a helispot for landing orwill the supplies be dropped in by long lineonly? Will you need helitack to manage thehelispot and supply deliveries? By pack train,e.g., mules? What are the procedures forordering?

Camp Logistics:

• What kind of place is it? Campground, lodge,scout camp, private land, wilderness area,improved or not improved?

• What types of facilities are already there? Arethere agreements in place for the facilities?Do you need to sign any shift tickets?

• Restroom considerations: Portable toilets, outhouses or what?

• What will be used for sleeping areas?

Food and Water:

• How do they plan to feed everyone? Hot Cansfrom base camp? MREs? Restaurants?Sack lunches?If in Hot Cans, make sure the food has notbeen sitting in those containers for more that 4hours. If so, do not use. Make sure sacklunches are freshly made.

APPENDIX B, continued

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• Is there potable/non-potable water at thecamp?

• If the camp is remote, supplied by trail or air, itis a good plan to have a reserve of food andwater on hand, i.e., 2-4 days, 3 meals and 2gallons of water per person, per day minimum.

Backhaul Realities:

• Transport method and recycle priorities willdictate how to bag up the trash. If by packtrain, make the bags of trash smaller.- It is almost always better to have the

crews separate cardboard and plasticfrom the trash. Cardboard can make abag of trash very awkward to deal with,and most places can recycle cardboard.Some places will allow burningcardboard. Check with FACL and/orresource advisors.

- Plastic water containers (jugs or cubies)should be compacted and taped togetherand/or bagged separately. Water bottlescan be bagged separately for recycling.

- Put the plastic trash bags inside ofburlap sacks. This helps with keepingthe bags small and easy to handle. Theburlap sacks will work in sling nets much


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better than the plastic. The burlap alsowill keep the plastic trash bags fromgetting holes and attracting the wrongkind of attention (bears, dogs, etc.) orjust making a mess.

- It is not always easy to get 100%cooperation on these thrash issues, butmentioning these things at briefing willusually get good results.

Camp Help:

• Can you get help at your camp? Are campcrewmembers available? Are they qualified towork at your spike camp, i.e., firelinequalifications.- Some times the best help is within the

crew living at you camp. Most crewbosses do not mind leaving a person incamp for a part/full day to help out.

- Someone on the crew may have a soreknee or whatever that would be better offin camp. You may only need someone inthe morning to help, and can join thecrew later.

- Many have chainsaw and helicopterqualifications you may put to good use.

- Often, rotating in one crew helper from adifferent crew each day can work wellwhen you need the help.


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Safety Concerns:

• Snags, bees, wild animals (if the camp is inbear country, it may change how things aredone quite a bit), vehicle traffic, bad footing,the fire itself, weather, public contact.

• How well are the crews set up for campingout? If you are in a remote site with nofacilities and the weather goes bad, somecrew’s gear may not hold up well. This iswhere extra plastic sheeting, tarps andsleeping bags come in handy. Most all crewswill come out with sleeping bags and tents, butbe prepared to help people keep warm anddry.

• An EMT is a good idea, especially if the campis only accessible by air or walking trail. Thecondition of your camp will tell you a lot; give ita good inspection before setting up andmonitor things as it goes.

• Talk daily to the overhead living at your spikecamp to see how things are working out forthem. Consult with the safety officer and theFACL regularly. Some incident managementteams may have a person assigned as the“spike camp coordinator”, especially if there ismore than one remote camp on the incident.This person should be knowledgeable aboutremote camps and could be a great help toyou.


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And finally…..

A spike camp may be just 2 crews for a couple ofdays in the wilderness or over 100 people in a nicedrive up to a lodge with catered meals and all thefacilities, and any variation in between. Adaptabilityand good planning are the keys. Start thinking abouthow to demobilize it while you are building it up.This will help construct the most efficient and costeffective camp while taking care of the personnelliving there. Each one will be challenging in its ownway and provide a very rewarding experience.


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Typical Remote Camp Daily Routine

If the spike camp is being supplied daily byhelicopter or truck delivery the typical routine is asfollows:

0500 Get up an hour before the crews. Start thewater heater (coffee heating kit) and makecoffee in a clean bucket (Hot Can). Have hotcoffee and hot water ready for the crews whenthey get up. Arrange the breakfast servingarea.

0600 Awaken crews. Organize breakfast serving.0700 Obtain briefing from DIVS.

- What is going to happen over the next24 hours.

- What you need to prepare for.0800 Clean up camp area and arrange garbage

boxes on cargo net (if using helicopter) forback haul. Be sure all garbage boxes aresecurely sealed with fiber tape.

0900 Make daily re-supply order.1000 Radio communications section and place re-

supply order for supply section and food unit.- Number of meals for dinner- Number of meals for breakfast- Number of lunches for next day- Supplies needed, e.g., batteries, toilet

paper, water, first aid, chainsaw fuel.- Request garbage backhaul.

1100 Patrol camp and make needed improvements.


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Mid-day

Air support or ground support should make agarbage backhaul.1600 Start heating water in coffee heating kit for

crew bathing and making coffee.1700 Expect delivery of food and supply order.

Expect crews to start returning to camp. Makecoffee in Hot Can. Prepare wash kits, soap,and paper towels for crew bathing.

1800 Organize dinner serving. Usuallycrewmembers are willing to help with mealserving. Be sure the serving line is set up andorderly. Servers must wash and wear servinggloves.

1900 Clean up camp and package garbage. If avehicle is available, consider backhaulinggarbage.

2000 Final inspection of the camp, and retire for theevening.


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Tips:

• Provide for maximum crew comfort. Crewswant to wash, eat, and sleep.

• Treat all crew with respect, be polite andupbeat, smile and add appropriate humorwhenever possible.

• Gain the respect of all crews and overhead.• Always be, one step ahead of every situation.• Be aware of the camp’s condition at all times.• Use crewmembers to help with camp

construction and chores. Most are willing tohelp.

• Never make coffee in the coffee heating kit. Itis much better to have an abundant supply ofhot water. Make coffee in a separatecontainer.

• Keep noise to a minimum; avoid the use ofgenerators.

• Plan for sudden storms and failed re-supplymissions. Have shelter material, hot water,ample drinking water supply, a two day reserveof all supplies, and MREs.

• Keep DIVS informed of problems and thepossible need to make changes that mayaffect them.


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APPENDIX C

FACILITIES MAP, EXAMPLE

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APPENDIX D

CREW LOCATION MAP, EXAMPLE

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APPENDIX E

FUNCTIONAL NEEDSF u n c t i o n N e e d s L o c a t i o n

S u p p ly A r e a l a r g e e n o u g h f o r

t r a c t o r / t r a i l e r a c c e s s a n d

e x p a n s i o n , h a z a r d o u s

m a t e r i a l s , p o w e r , t e l e p h o n e ,

p e r s o n n e l a c c e s s , s e c u r i t y ,

t o i l e t s , c l o s e t o g r o u n d s u p p o r t ,

o f f i c e s p a c e s .

C lo s e t o g r o u n d s u p p o r t ,

m a in c a m p e n t r a n c e

G r o u n d S u p p o r t P a r k i n g a r e a f o r l a r g e v e h i c l e s ,

f u e l t r u c k s , p o w e r , t o i l e t s ,

c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , o f f i c e s p a c e

C lo s e t o m a i n c a m p

e n t r a n c e

M e d i c a l U n i t S h e l t e r f o r p a t i e n t t r e a t m e n t ,

p r i v a c y , t o i l e t s , p o w e r , q u i e t

a r e a , c o m m u n i c a t i o n s ,

p e r s o n n e l a n d v e h i c l e a c c e s s .

B a s e / c a m p , e a s y a c c e s s

fo r c r e w s , a w a y f r o m

s u p p l y a n d / o r g r o u n d

s u p p o r t .

K i t c h e n A r e a L a r g e l e v e l a r e a f o r

t r a c t o r / t r a i l e r p a r k i n g a n d

a c c e s s , p o t a b l e w a t e r , 2 t o i l e t s

f o r c a t e r e r , g r e y w a t e r d i s p o s a l ,

d u s t a b a t e m e n t , d u m p s t e r ,

h a n d w a s h i n g a r e a .

B a s e / c a m p

S h o w e r U n i t L e v e l a r e a , p o t a b l e w a t e r , g r e y

w a t e r d i s p o s a l , t r a c t o r / t r a i l e r

p a r k i n g a n d a c c e s s .

B a s e / c a m p

F a c i l i t i e s O f f i c e s p a c e B a s e , I C P

S e c u r i t y T r a f f i c c o n e s , o f f i c e s p a c e ,

p o w e r

C o u ld c o l l o c a t e w i t h

g r o u n d s u p p o r t , n e a r t h e

e n t r a n c e t o t h e b a s e / c a m p

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s O f f i c e s p a c e , p o w e r , l i g h t i n g ,

h e a t i n g / c o o l i n g , t r a s h , c a m p

c r e w h e l p t o s e c u r e p h o n e

l i n e s .

P r o x i m i t y t o I C P

P l a n s O f f i c e s p a c e , p o w e r w i t h s u r g e

p r o t e c t i o n , l i g h t i n g ,

h e a t i n g / c o o l i n g , l o c a t i o n f o r

s t r a t e g y m e e t i n g , b r i e f i n g a r e a ,

p h o n e / d a t a l i n e s , t r a s h

r e c e p t a c l e s , s h a d e d a r e a f o r

c h e c k - i n .

IC P

F i n a n c e /

A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

O f f i c e s p a c e , p o w e r w i t h s u r g e

p r o t e c t i o n , l i g h t i n g ,

h e a t i n g / c o o l i n g , d u s t f r e e a r e a

f o r c o p i e r , t r a s h r e c e p t a c l e s .

IC P

O p e r a t i o n s T o i le t s , s h a d e , p o w e r , IC P

d u m p s t e r , t r a s h r e c e p t a c l e s ,

s h e l t e r

N o t e : H e l i b a s e s h o u l d b e

lo c a t e d a w a y f r o m o th e r

fa c i l i t i e s , f o o t a n d v e h i c l e

t r a f f i c .

C o m m a n d a n d

G e n e r a l S t a f f

O f f i c e s p a c e , m e e t i n g a r e a ,

p o w e r , c o m m u n i c a t i o n s ,

l i g h t i n g , h e a t i n g / c o o l i n g , t r a s h

r e c e p t a c l e s . C o o r d i n a t e w i t h

F i r e I n f o r m a t i o n O f f i c e r

c o n c e r n i n g p l a c e m e n t o f

in f o r m a t i o n d i s p l a y s .

IC P

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APPENDIX F

Base Camp/ICP Management Tips

The Base camp and Incident Command Post (ICP)are the center of activity on the incident. Thecomplexity can be overwhelming and may requiremore than one BCMG. It is important to design thecamp properly. A poorly laid out camp addssignificantly to the management problems of theBCMG.

• Establish the sleeping area first. It must be inan area that experiences the least amount ofnoise from generators, refrigerator trucks,traffic, catering services, etc. It must haverelatively easy access to showers,washstands, latrines and dining facilities.

• Establish the service area. This is the areathat contains catering, showers, supply,medical, etc. This area needs easy access byservice vehicles such as food supply, potablewater, supply, gray water, portable toiletpumping trucks, etc. This area is normallyquite noisy and should be located somedistance from the sleeping area and close toaccess roads.

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• Establish a “down town” area. This is the areathat contains the offices, briefing area, etc. Itcan be separate from the service area.

• Establish the vehicle parking area. This mustbe separate from the rest of the camp, butwithin easy walking distance to all areas withinthe camp.

• Lastly, establish the ground support area. Thisis usually some distance from the rest of thecamp and near the access road. This areamay contain the fueling service function.

APPENDIX F, continued

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BCMG’s schedule in the Base Camp and ICP:

Generally the BCMG should be up and on the job by0500 and does not get to bed before 2200.

Camp Crews:

• The size of the camp crew should match theamount of work that needs to be done. Havingtoo many camp crewmembers creates moreproblems than having too few.

• Always deal with the camp crew boss, not theindividual crewmembers.

Tips:

• Schedule daily portable toilet pumping.• Schedule portable toilets to be pumped at

times that do not interfere with meal times orsleeping times.

• Use dust abatement services liberally.• Continually patrol for safety hazards in and

around the camp and mitigate the hazardspromptly. Flag all tent ropes and hazards,control traffic flow, etc.

• Patrol the camp continually. Know thecondition of the camp at all times.

• Address problems immediately.

APPENDIX F, continued

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APPENDIX G

BASE ORGANIZATION, EXAMPLE

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APPENDIX H

CAMP ORGANIZATION, EXAMPLE

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APPENDIX I

SAFETY-HEALTH EVALUATION

Safety is a supervisor's responsibility. You are

responsible for detecting hazards and unsafe

operating conditions and coordinating their correction,

elimination or reduction. This evaluation is provided

to assist you with the identification of unsafe actions,

hazardous facilities, or other conditions which may

cause an accident, injury , or decrease production.

S = Standard SS = Substandard CONDITION NOTES

1. Location

2.Traffic flow. Ingress/egress provided (one-way traffic);

traffic control signs, speed control - 5 mph.

3. Dust control and noise

4.Parking areas - adequate area; wheels chocked;

security.

5.

Sleeping areas - separated from parking; shade;

signed (sleeping area - no vehicles allowed); sleeping

only in designated areas; inmate and ward areas.

6.

LPG tanks - downwind from ignition sources; no leaks;

stored upright an firmly chained; "no smoking" signs;

regulator secured; protected from moving vehicles; flex

lines protected from traffic, located in shaded area.

7.

Generators - one large centrally located if possible;

location to minimize noise; cord condition; grounded;

refueling shut down; exhaust exposure and spark

arrestor; 10' clearance from flammable materials.

8. Wash area - soap, water, showers: area well drained.

9. Toilet facilities - clean condition; regular servicing.

10. Shower facilities - grey water disposal.

11.

Status board - know safety hazards posted; weather

posted; Identification and location of emergency

medical units.

12. Lighting (night)

13. Electrical

14. Other

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APPENDIX J

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SHIFT TICKET,

EXAMPLE

56-8173-6-0099 Engine/Tenders INC.

OR-DEF-0001Campfire Bob Forest

Tender, Type 2 1978 AUTCAR xxABC0000011111 ABCD001

08/02/99

08/03/99

08/04/99

0600 1800

0600 1800

0600 1800

12

12

12

Robert T. Forest

x

DRG

Dave R. Gomez 08/05/99

08/05/99 0600 1800 12

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APPENDIX K

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT RENTAL

AGREEMENT, EXAMPLE

USDA Forest Service, R-6

P. O. Box 3623

Portland, OR 97208

Engine/Tender INC.

P.O. Box 365

In Oregon, OR 97365

56-8173-6-0099

x

x

x

555-123-3456 1-800-123-3456

01-01-99 12-31-99

Equipment location at time of hire.

Tender, Type 2, 4x4, 3427 Gal.

Model: 1978 AUTCAR

Licence: ABCD001

Vin #: ABC0000011111

Engine, Type 4, 4x4, 913 Gal.

Model: 1995 Ford

Licence: ZYXW123

Vin #: ZYX1234567891

1 1,470.00 Day SS 2,520.00 Day SS

Under hire 8 or

less hrs. 50%

of daily rate.

Under hire 8 or

less hrs. 50%

of daily rate.

3,576.00 Day SS2,086.00 Day SS3

Robert T. Forest

Robert T. Forest, owner

01/10/99 01/10/99Susan B. Jones

Susan B. Jones, Contracting Officer

1. Required personnel per shift (Block 10): Type 6 and 7 engines require 1 ENGB and 1 FFT, Type 4 and 5 engine

requires 1 ENGB and 2 FFT. Tender requires 1 tender operator per shift.

2. Terms and conditions of RFQ R6-03-004 are incorporated into this agreement with the same full force and effect as if

given in full text. The contractor shall carry a complete copy of the RFQ and make it available upon request.

3. Claims may be submitted to the Procurement Unit Leader or Incident Agency Contracting Officer. Contract dispute

claims may be settled by any Contracting Officer actin within their authority and within any limits set by the incident

agency. In the event a settlement cannot be reached, the Incident Agency Contracting Officer will make the written

final decision, with a copy to the signatory Contracting Officer.

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APPENDIX L

24-HOUR CLOCK

12 Hour 24 Hour Pronounce

1:00 PM 0100 Zero-one hundred2:00 AM 0200 Zero-two hundred

3:00 AM 0300 Zero-three hundred4:00 AM 0400 Zero-four hundred

5:00 AM 0500 Zero-five hundred

6:00 AM 0600 Zero-six hundred7:00 AM 0700 Zero-seven hundred

8:00 AM 0800 Zero-eight hundred9:00 AM 0900 Zero-nine hundred

10:00 AM 1000 Ten hundred11:00 AM 1100 Eleven hundred

12 NOON 1200 Twelve hundred1:00 PM 1300 Thirteen hundred

2:00 PM 1400 Fourteen hundred

3:00 PM 1500 Fifteen hundred4:00 PM 1600 Sixteen hundred

5:00 PM 1700 Seventeen hundred6:00 PM 1800 Eighteen hundred

7:00 PM 1900 Nineteen hundred8:00 PM 2000 Twenty hundred

9:00 PM 2100 Twenty-one hundred

10:00 PM 2200 Twenty-two hundred11:00 PM 2300 Twenty-three hundred

12 MIDNIGHT 2400 Twenty-four hundred

Notice that you add 12 to the PM time to get the first two numbers of the hour, e.g., 8 PM is twenty

hundred (8 + 12 = 20).

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APPENDIX M

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS

For additional fireline terms, refer to Wildland FireTerminology, PMS 205, NFES 1832

Accountable Items with a purchase price ofProperty $5,000.00 or more or items that

the agency considers sensitive(cameras, chainsaws, items withproperty numbers).

A/C Aircraft, fixed or rotor wing.

AD Administratively Determined (ratesand pay plan for emergencyworkers.)

AGL Above Ground Level, altitudeexpressed in feet above theground.

AIDS Aerial Ignition Devices - usuallyrefers to a ping pong ball machineor a helitorch.

Air Contact Particular aviation resource tocontact when reporting to a fire.

Air Show Multiple aircraft over a fire, usuallyincluding air tankers.

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APPENDIX M, continued

Air Tactical ICS position within the operationssection. Air Tactical GroupSupervisor (ATGS), synonymouswith air attack.

Advanced A weather data collection andTechnology forecasting facility consisting ofMeteorological seven modules, weighing a totalUnit of 116 pounds and occupying(ATMU) 13.8 cubic feet of space when

transported. Requires asupplemental order of helium,procured locally.

Alumigel® Jelly like substance produced bymixing gasoline and Alumigel®powder. It is then applied with ahelitorch to ignite fires.

ALS Advanced Life Support

ATA Actual Time of Arrival

Air Tanker Fixed wing aircraft capable ofdelivering fire retardant (liquid andfoam).

ATD Actual Time of Departure

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Av Gas Fuel for aircraft with internalcombustion engines(reciprocating engines).

Azimuth The horizontal distance in angulardegrees in a clockwise directionfrom the north point.

Back Haul Excess supplies, equipment ortrash returned from a location onan incident.

Base The location at which primarylogistical functions for an incidentare coordinated and administered.There is only one base perincident, e.g., incident commandpost (ICP).

Backpack A collapsible backpack made ofPump neoprene or high strength nylon

fabric that carries approximatelyfive gallons of water fitted with ahand pump. (bladder bag)

Bearing Position of an object withreference to a point on acompass.

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Black Water/ Vehicle capable of pumpingSewage Truck and hauling raw sewage to

certified sewage treatmentfacility.

Booster Pump An intermediary pump forsupplying additional lift in pumpingwater uphill past the capacity ofthe first pump.

BDU “ Battle Dress Uniform”, fireresistant pants

Casual(EFF) An employee who is picked uptemporarily for a fire emergency,see AD. Also referred to asEmergency Fire Fighter (EFF)

Chief of Party Person in charge of passengerswhile traveling.

Clamshell Reusable battery holder for King®radios. Holds 9 AA batteries.Listed as Holder, Battery, King®,NFES 1034.

Compressed A generic term used to describeAir Foam foam systems consisting of anSystem air compressor (air source), water(CAFS) pump and foam solution.

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Commo Communications

Consumable Items that are expected to beProperty consumed on the incident

(batteries, MREs, canteens).

Coordination Regional/Zone/State level centerCenter for mobilization of resources to

incidents, etc. (dispatch)

Coupling, hose A fitting on the end of a hose thatconnects the ends of adjacenthoses or other components ofhose, e.g., male, female, quickconnect, pin lug.

Coyote Tactics A progressive line constructiontechnique involving self-sufficientcrews which build fire line until theend of the operational period,remain at or near that point while inan unavailable status and beginbuilding fireline at that point at thestart of the next operationalperiod.

CSJRL Cotton-Synthetic Jacketed,Rubber Lined hose.

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Cubie Cubitainer: a five gallon containerused for transporting drinkingwater.

Demob Demobilization, process ofremoving resources, usually offincidents.

DHS Department of Homeland Security

Dispatch Dispatch center-a facility fromwhich resources are assigned toan incident.

Division Incident division, usuallydesignated by a letter, e.g.,Division A.

DJRL Double Jacketed Rubber Linedhose.

Dozer A tracked vehicle with a frontmounted blade used for buildingfireline; bulldozer.

Dozer tender Bulldozer service unit

Drum Lifter A device used to transport a 55gallon drum via a sling on ahelicopter.

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Durable Non-accountable items, withProperty useful life expectancy longer than

one incident.

Engine A truck mounted with a pump andtank (water), used in firesuppression.

EMS Emergency Medical Service

EMT Emergency Medical Technician

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

ETD Estimated Time of Departure

ETE Estimated Time En Route.

Expanded The organization in dispatch that isDispatch activated when the complexity of

logistics coordination approachesa level the initial attack dispatchorganization can no longersupport.

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FBO Fixed Base Operator; usually thelocal airport.

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Fill or Kill Policy designed to indicate abilityto fill an order or if it can not befilled within a reasonable amountof time (1 hour is standard), then“kill” it. Determine whether toreorder at a later time or cancelthe order. This policy isreferenced in the NationalInteragency Mobilization Guide.

Fire Cache A supply of fire tools andequipment assembled in plannedquantities or standard units at astrategic point for exclusive use infire suppression.

Fixed Wing Aircraft with stationary wings; anairplane.

FLE Fire Line Explosives, used forrapid construction of fire line witha small number of speciallytrained personnel.

FMO Fire Management Officer

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Foam An extinguishing agent, chemicallyand/or mechanically produced,that blankets and adheres to thefuels to reduce combustion.When foam products are mixed at1% or less, the foam will remaineffective at preventing ignition for12 hours. Works with currentclass A foam delivery systems.

Fol-da-tank® A portable, collapsible water tankwith a tubular frame; varies incapacity from 500-1500 gallons.

FTS Federal Telephone System

Gated Wye A gated valve used in hose lays toallow connection of other hoseswithin the trunk line, e.g., 1” lateralhose with nozzle.

GHT Garden Hose Thread, 3/4 inchhose fittings

Gorman Rupp Small, portable water pump.

Gray Water Used water from the kitchen and(Grey) shower units.

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Greenwich The time at “0” longitude,Mean Greenwich, England (Zulu time).Time

Hazardous Substances that are identified,Material classified and regulated in the

Code of Federal Regulations,Title 49 and Hazardous MaterialsRegulation 175. A hazardousmaterial is a substance or materialwhich has been determined by theDepartment of Transportation tobe capable of posing anunreasonable risk to health, safetyand property when transported incommerce and which has been sodesignated.

Head (water Pressure due to elevation ofpressure) water. Equals 0.433 pounds per

square inch per foot of elevation.

Helibucket Specially designed bucket carriedby a helicopter like a sling loadand used for aerial delivery ofwater or fire retardants.

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Helitorch An aerial ignition device slungbeneath a helicopter to disperseignited lumps of jelled gasoline(Alumigel®).

Hot Food/ Nonreusable cans that are used toDrink Cans ship hot or cold drinks and food to

remote locations.

Hot Shots, IHC Specially trained seasonal handcrew (type 1).

Hoverfill Tank Large, portable tank from whichhelitankers can hoverfill.

IA Initial Attack, first effort tosuppress a fire.

IC Incident Commander

Impeller Rotating part of a centrifugal pumpwhich imparts energy to the liquidto be moved. For shearingpurposes, the impeller is on arotating shaft within the body ofliquid.

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IMSR Incident Management SituationReport (Sit Report). Daily reportgiving the current fire situation inthe United States.

Incident An event (fire, flood, earthquake,other disaster)

Incident An organization used to manageCommand an emergency incident or a non-System (ICS) emergency event. It can be used

equally well for both small andlarge situations. The system hasconsiderable internal flexibility. Itcan grow or shrink to meetdiffering needs. This makes it avery cost-effective and efficientmanagement system. Thesystem can be applied to a widevariety of emergency andnon-emergency situations.

Incident Action Contains objectives reflecting thePlan (IAP) overall incident strategy and

specific control actions for thenext operational period. Theplan may be oral or written.

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Incident All supervisory positionsOverhead described in the incident

command system.

Increaser Increasing coupling used onhose, pump or nozzles to permitconnection of a larger size ofhose.

Inductor A control mechanism that allows aregulated quantity of foamconcentrate to be introduced intothe main hose line.

Infrared A heat detection system used forfire detection, mapping and heatsource identification.

Inside The internal diameter of a tube,Diameter conductor or coupling as

distinguished from the outsidediameter. Fire hose sizes areclassified by a nominal internaldiameter.

IR Scan Infrared survey of a fire

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Iron Pipe Standard system of thread forStandard connecting various types of rigidThread piping. These threads are much

finer and more difficult to connectin the field than National Standardthreads.

Kamlock Type of fitting that provides quickconnecting/disconnecting hose.

Lead Line Line or set of lines made of rope,webbing or cable and used inhelicopter external loadoperations. Placed between aswivel or the cargo hook and theload.

Lead Plane Aircraft with pilot used to maketrial runs over the target area tocheck wind, smoke conditions,topography and lead air tankersto the target.

Lined Fire Fire hose with a smooth innerHose coating of rubber or plastic to

reduce friction loss.

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Liquid Liquid phosphate fertilizers usedConcentrate as fire retardants, usually diluted

three to five times prior toapplication.

Live Line Hose line or reel on a fire engine,or Reel carried connected to the pump,

ready for use without makingconnection to pump or attachingnozzle.

Load An agency form used to calculateCalculation helicopter load weight.Form

Local Agency An agency having jurisdictionalresponsibility for all or part of anincident.

Longline A line or set of lines, usually in 50feet increments, used in externalload operations that allow thehelicopter to place loads in areaswhich the helicopter can not land.

MAC Multi-Agency Coordinating Group

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MAFFS Modular Airborne Fire FightingSystem, the military’s air tankerprogram (used when more tankersare needed than there areavailable on contract).

Mark III Small, portable water pump

Mark 26 Portable water pump (smaller thana Mark III)

Medevac Emergency medical evacuation

Misery Whip Crosscut saw

MIST Minimum impact suppressiontactics

Mix Ratio The ratio of liquid foamconcentrate to water, usuallyexpressed as a percent.

Monitor Turret type nozzle usuallymounted on an engine.

Mob Guides Reference used to facilitate themobilization of resources.Includes policies, procedures,and where to find the resources.

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Mopup Extinguish or remove burningmaterial near control lines after anarea has burned to secure the fireor to reduce residual smoke.

MRE Meals Ready to Eat, light weight,packaged food used on incidents.

Multicom A VHF/AM aircraft radio frequency(122.9 MHz) assigned by the FAAfor use in air-to-aircommunications.

Mud Fire retardant

NH National Fire Hose, couplingthreads used for fire hose 1½”and larger.

NFES Catalog Referred to as the National FireEquipment System Catalog. Thiscatalog is used to orderequipment and supplies from firecaches.

NICC National Interagency CoordinationCenter at Boise, ID.

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NIFC National Interagency Fire Centerat Boise, ID

Nomex® A fire resistant synthetic materialused in the manufacturing of flightsuits, pants and shirts forfirefighters.

Nozzle A foam generating device thatAspirated mixes air at atmospheric pressureFoam System with foam solution in a nozzle

chamber.

Nozzle, Twin-tip combination nozzle for 1”Forester hose. Combination fog/straight

stream nozzle tip; low volume.

Nozzle, KK Combination barrel nozzle. Highervolume than the Forester nozzle.

NPSH National Pipe Straight HoseCoupling Threads (straight pipethreads for hose couplings andnipple).

NPT National Pipe Threads/AmericanStandard Taper pipe threads

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NTE Not to exceed; a personnel termused for positions that have alimited duration due to funding orproject length.

Payload Weight of passengers and/orcargo being carried by an aircraft.

PAX Passengers

PC Paracargo, cargo delivered bymeans of fixed wing aircraft andparachutes specially packed andrigged, usually by smokejumperparacargo specialists.

PG Personal gear bag

Phoschek® Long term red colored fireretardant

PIC Pilot in Command

Piston Pump Positive displacement pump with2, 4, and 6 reciprocating pistonsto force water from the pumpchamber in conjunction withappropriate action of inlet anddischarge valves.

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Potable Water Certified sanitary water, suitablefor human consumption.

Probeye® Infrared scanning device thatpicks up hotspots on fires.

Proportioner A device that adds apredetermined amount of foamconcentrate to water to form afoam solution.

PSD Plastic Sphere Dispenser - refersto a machine installed in ahelicopter that dispenses plasticspheres (ping pong balls) filledwith potassium permanganate.The machine injects a smallamount of ethylene glycol intoeach sphere and thendispenses them out of thehelicopter. The exothermalreaction of the two chemicalscreates enough heat to ignite theplastic sphere, in 25 to 30seconds, which in turn ignites thefuel bed. Aerial SphereDispenser Kit, NFES 3410

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PTO Power Take-Off, a supplementarymechanism enabling the enginepower to be used to operate non-automotive apparatus (such as apump).

Pumpkin Collapsible, soft-sided,freestanding portable water tank.

Ramp Parking area for aircraft adjacentto a runway.

Red Card Fire qualification card issued topersonnel showing theirqualifications to fill specificfire positions.

Reel A frame on which hose is wound(.75 to 1 inch hose) supplied by awater tank on the apparatus.

Resource Any person, aircraft, supply orequipment available forassignment to an incident.Described by kind and type, e.g.,T2 Crew, ICT1, T6 Engine.

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Resource Form used by dispatchers,Order service personnel and logistics

coordinators to document therequest, ordering or release ofresources and the tracking ofthose resources on an incident.

Respirator A simple filter mask for individualprotection against smoke andfumes for use on wildland fires.

Retardant A chemical having a retardingaction on fire, usually applied withan air tanker.

Retrograde Reversal of an order; shippingsupply items from the incidentback to the cache or toanother incident.

Requisition A form/procedure for purchasingsupplies.

RH Relative Humidity, a measure ofmoisture in the air.

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Rocker Lug Hose coupling in which the lugsCoupling used for tightening or loosening

are semicircular in shape anddesigned to pass overobstructions.

Rotor Wash The air turbulence caused by themovement of the rotor blades of ahelicopter.

Rotorwing Aircraft with a rotor system thatrotates about an axis to provide liftand/or thrust for a helicopter.

RX Prescribed fire

SIPT Straight Iron Pipe Thread

Slurry Fire retardant

SMJ or SJ Smokejumper; fire suppressionpersonnel who parachute to firesvia fixed wing aircraft.

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

Spotter Smokejumper supervisor incharge of a jumper load; performsnavigation, communication andparacargo duties.

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Stocking Minimum levels of supplies keptLevels on hand at a fire cache.

Strainer A wire or metal guard used tokeep debris from clogging pipe orother openings made for pumpingwater. Placed on suction hoseit will protect pumps from foreignmaterials.

Surfactant A surface active agent. Aformulation which, when added towater in proper amounts, willreduce the surface tension andincrease penetration capabilitiesof the water, e.g., wet water, classA foam, soap.

Swamper Assistant to an equipmentoperator

T&A Time and Attendance

Tail Number FAA number used to identifyaircraft, located on the tail of theship. American aircraft tailnumbers begin with the letter N,e.g., N543TY, N67344.

Tanker Air tanker

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TFR Temporary Flight Restriction. Thisairspace restriction is obtainedthrough the FAA. It is an area ofairspace over an incident that isdefined both (laterally andvertically) which has beentemporarily or partially closed tononessential aircraft for a specificperiod of time.

Thread The specific dimensions of screwthread employed to couple firehose and equipment. AmericanNational Standard Hose Threadhas been adopted for fire hosecouplings.

Torch, Drip A hand-held device for ignitingfires by dripping flaming liquid fuelon the materials to be burned.Fuel used is generally a mixture ofdiesel and gasoline.

Trash Pump Medium sized pump used formoving large amounts of liquids,e.g., grey water, retardant. Thesepumps are ordered as volumepumps.


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UTF Unable to fill; pertaining toresource orders.

Water Buffalo Liquid storage unit

Water Tender Ground vehicle capable oftransporting specified quantitiesof water, e.g., Type 1 watertender; 5000 gallon capacity, 300gallon per minute pumpingcapability.

WFSA Wildland Fire Situation Analysis.An analysis tool used todetermine the most appropriatemanagement strategy for awildfire that has escaped initialattack.

WX Weather

Xedar® Type of heat seeking videodisplay unit that identifies hotspots during mopup.

100 hour Mandatory maintenance done toaircraft every 100 hours (there isalso a 50 hour, 1000 hour, etc.)


base/camp manager j-254 - usda

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