As per instruction on the page, trigger points are identified on the map to indicate when another level of action or monitoring will commence. Examples: When the fire reaches trigger point 1 we will commence monitoring. This may take different forms depending on fire behaviour. For example, under Actions To Be Taken we may write Patrol twice per Wildfire week with air patrols under low potential for growth burning conditions or daily with Management staff under conditions with high potential for growth burning conditions. When the fire reaches trigger point 6 under conditions with high potential for growth evacuate XXXXX community. Trigger points may also include weather related triggers for monitoring, cost thresholds (when approaching initial cost estimate a review should be triggered) etc. Page 6 - 8 of FS 1144 Fire Analysis Update: This page is used when updating a fire that currently has a completed Fire Analysis. A Fire Analysis can have multiple updates. Ensure the updated # at the top of the page is filled in and is also recorded at the end of page 1 in the UPDATE section. If help is required with completing the Fire Analysis, please contact your supervisor first and then if required your Fire Centre. FS 1144a Fire Classification System utilize this form to establish the type of fire for planning and response – purposes (type of Incident Commander or Incident Command Team) FS 1144b Daily Cost Estimator This form assists in estimating the daily and total fire costs. – The FS1144, FS1144a and FS1144b are available on the forms index at the following link: Resource Strategic Wildfire Allocation Process (RSWAP) GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS When setting priorities and allocating resources, decision makers will normally assess and consider a variety of factors, including: Safety of fire responders and emergency personnel • Present and forecast weather and fire behaviour • Availability of suitable fire suppression resources • Guidance or information in fire management plans • Values at risk in the immediate vicinity and surrounding area • Potential smoke and public health impacts •
As per instruction on the page, trigger points are identified on the map to indicate when another level of action or monitoring will commence. Examples: When the fire reaches trigger point 1 we will commence monitoring. This may take different forms depending on fire behaviour. For example, under Actions To Be Taken we may write Patrol twice per week with air patrols under low potential for growth burning conditions or daily with Wildfire Management staff under conditions with high potential for growth burning conditions. When the fire reaches trigger point 6 under conditions with high potential for growth evacuate XXXXX community. Trigger points may also include weather related triggers for monitoring, cost thresholds (when approaching initial cost estimate a review should be triggered) etc. Page 6 - 8 of FS 1144 Fire Analysis Update: This page is used when updating a fire that currently has a completed Fire Analysis. A Fire Analysis can have multiple updates. Ensure the updated # at the top of the page is filled in and is also recorded at the end of page 1 in the UPDATE section. If help is required with completing the Fire Analysis, please contact your supervisor first and then if required your Fire Centre. FS 1144a Fire Classification System – utilize this form to establish the type of fire for planning and response purposes (type of Incident Commander or Incident Command Team) FS 1144b Daily Cost Estimator – This form assists in estimating the daily and total fire costs. The FS1144, FS1144a and FS1144b are available on the forms index at the following link: Resource Strategic Wildfire Allocation Process (RSWAP) GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS When setting priorities and allocating resources, decision makers will normally assess and consider a variety of factors, including: • Safety of fire responders and emergency personnel • Present and forecast weather and fire behaviour • Availability of suitable fire suppression resources • Guidance or information in fire management plans • Values at risk in the immediate vicinity and surrounding area • Potential smoke and public health impacts