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Firefighter Safety in the Wildland/Urban Interface

Even the most routine fire can go horribly wrong. Description of firefighters using their training to save lives.

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Video Length
21:21
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Animal Type
General Ranch Readiness
Animal Subject
Fire
Description

Three wildland firefighter survivor stories are featured in this film. Methods of wildland firefighting mitigation and command are also described. Wildland firefighters must be trained and aware of several principles that are key to helping them survive during these events, including: LCES—Lookout, Communications, Escape Route, and Safety Zone; Crew cohesion; Planning and response; The 10 standard fire orders of wildland firefighting; Situational considerations.

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