RX301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation 04 -1 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Unit Objectives • Demonstrate the ability to review and validate a prescribed fire plan. • Describe on and off-site preparation considerations that need to be conducted prior to implementing a prescribed fire. 04 -2 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Technical Review and Validation • As a prescribed fire burn boss it is your responsibility to validate a prescribed fire plan even though it may have been previously technically reviewed. 04 -3 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Technical Review and Validation • Use the Technical Reviewer Checklist when reviewing and evaluating a prescribed fire plan. – Ensure all required elements are included – Evaluate the risk and complexity analysis – Utilize local experts – Ensure all elements are satisfactory – If you disagree with the way the plan is written, work with staff to resolve issues. 04 -4 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation • An RXB 3 is allowed to function as a Prescribed Fire Plan preparer for a low complexity plan, but not as a Technical reviewer. 04 -5 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Technical Review and Validation • Can the prescribed fire burn boss and the technical reviewer (signatory) be the same person? • When the prescribed fire plan has been approved and signed, what changes can the prescribed fire burn boss make to the plan? 04 -6 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation On and Off-Site Pre-Burn Considerations • Pre-burn considerations may be located and possibly repeated in several sections or elements of the prescribed fire plan. • It is your responsibility to ensure all actions identified in the plan are satisfactorily completed prior to implementation. 04 -7 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Prescribed Fire Plan Elements That Require Pre-Burn Action • Funding – Set up a system to track costs • Prescription – Conduct an on-site visit – Gather fuel samples and weather observations • Scheduling – Set the start date(s) 04 -8 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Prescribed Fire Plan Elements That Require Pre-Burn Action • Pre-burn considerations and weather – Obtain spot weather forecast prior to burn – Ensure all items addressed in this element are complete • Briefing – Briefing schedule, IAP • Organization and Equipment – Assign qualified personnel, order resources and equipment 04 -9 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Prescribed Fire Plan Elements That Require Pre-Burn Action • Public and personnel safety, medical – Implement mitigation measures – Pre-plan medical emergency evacuation locations • Test Fire – Identify location • Ignition and holding – Get everybody on the same page 04 -10 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Prescribed Fire Plan Elements That Require Pre-Burn Action • Contingency – Verify resource availability • Smoke management – Implement compliance and mitigation procedures – Review NOVs • Monitoring – Ensure pre-burn monitoring is complete 04 -11 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Exercise: Site Evaluation and Technical Review 04 -12 -RX 301 -PPT
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation Unit 4 Prescribed Fire Plan Evaluation & Pre-Burn Preparation Review Unit Objectives • Demonstrate the ability to review and validate a prescribed fire plan. • Describe on and off-site preparation considerations that need to be conducted prior to implementing a prescribed fire. 04 -13 -RX 301 -PPT
- Slides: 13