Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Update (2016) parks_and_recreation_system_master_plan_update_oct | Page 614

PRE-BURN CHECKLIST AND CREW BRIEFING
Site: JMF – Scott’s Gap Section
Fire Unit: #1
Date: /
/ 2016
A PRIOR TO CREW BRIEFING
Fire Unit is as described in plan.
Required firebreaks complete.
Permits obtained. Give permit #’s:
Official notifications complete.
Required equipment is on-site and functioning.
Planned ignition and containment methods are appropriate.
List of emergency phone numbers are in each vehicle.
Planned contingencies and mop-up are appropriate.
B CREW BRIEFING
Fire Unit size and boundaries discussed.
Fire Unit hazards discussed.
Purpose of burn.
Anticipated fire and smoke behavior.
Review of equipment and troubleshooting.
Check crew qualifications.
Review organization of crew and assignments.
Review methods of ignition, holding, mop-up, and communications.
Location of vehicles, keys, and nearest phone.
Location of back-up equipment, supplies, and water.
Review all contingencies including escape routes.
Review mop-up procedures.
Answer questions from crew.
Give crew members the opportunity to decline participation.
C PRIOR TO IGNITION
Weather and fuel conditions are within prescriptions.
Weather forecast, obtained within two hours of ignition, says prescribed weather will hold for
two hours past expected duration of burn.
Crew members have required protective clothing.
Conduct test burn.
D BEFORE LEAVING BURN UNIT
Mop-up completed as described in prescription.
Next morning inspection arranged.
Notifications of completed burn .
E NOTE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO RX
Fire Leader:
Date:
PRE-BURN
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