FIRE WEATHER & FIRE BEHAVIOR Fuel Sampling Guide Fuel Models (New 40 and Original ADMIN This document is intended to supplement, and not replace, existing NWCG approved guides including the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG, NFES 1077) and Fireline Handbook (NFES 0065), among others. In addition, this document is not intended to replace coordinating group members, and other fireline leaders. The standards have been revised to reflect the strong consensus that: 1. the previous standards be simplified, 2. managers be provided increased flexibility to meet operational needs, and 3. appropriate fatigue management be emphasized. Work/rest guidelines have basically not changed. Develop trust in your firefighters by ensuring their safety and well-being. Follow and enforce safety guidelines, share information, and update when changes occur. C. Demonstrate Initiative by Taking Action in the Absence of Orders. 1. Conduct thorough size up of the situation before engaging in operations. 2. The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) provides national leadership to enable Fireline Handbook Appendix B: Fire Behavior, PMS 410-2 NFES 001874 Wildfire Origin and Cause Determination Handbook, PMS 412 $5.96 . Also needed for each student: NFES 001077 Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461 $2.58 . • National Wildfire Coordinating Group. 1992. Strategic Communications for Wildland Fire Management: Facilitator Guide. • National Wildfire Coordinating Group. 1994. "Introduction to Wildland Fire" Behavior S-190, Student Workbook NFES 1860. Boise, ID: National Interagency Fire Center. • National Wildfire Coordinating Group. 1994. The Engine Typing Standard in 410-1, NWCG Fireline Handbook identifies minimum staffing standards for each engine type. 4. NOTES This document is intended to provide an equipment guide to federal, state, local and private firefighting organizations. This allows for effective integration of all fire suppression resources. A3.2.3. Note to Status Check-In Recorders: Per the NWCG Fireline Handbook, ensure that the IRAWS resource orders are assigned "S" numbers. The actual IRAWS is assigned to the fire, not the specific crew (crews might be changed as needed throughout the duration of the fire). The resource name should This Guide should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Fireline Handbook, Interagency Standards for Fire, Fire Aviation Operations, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs "Bluebook, with the understanding that each Team may need to adapt procedures to fit the circumstances of a specific assignment. The effective and efficient National Wildfire Coordinating Group Sponsored by Incident Operations Standards Working Team as a subset to PMS 410-1 Fireline Handbook JANUARY 2006 PMS 461 NFES 1077 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. Sponsored for NWCG publication by the NWCG Training Working Team. The use of trade, firm, or corporation names in this publication is for the information and convenience of the reader and does not constitute an endorsement by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable. The Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide is a revision of what used to be called the Fireline Handbook, PMS 410-1. This guide has been renamed because, over time, the original purpose of th