IN COUNTRY NOT SEEN IN DAYLIGHT
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| Often firefighers arrive on a fire after dark. This is recognized as Watchout Situation #2. Before safely fighting fire in country not seen in daylight, firefighters must be able to answer the following questions: |
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Can the resources you are replacing give you a thorough briefing? Identify whom you might get information from. Can you meet up with the departing crew/engine leaders? |
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Can you observe the area/use scouts? List ways you could observe the area you need to work. |
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Have escape routes and safety zones been thoroughly scouted and marked for night use? Talk about what constitutes an escape route and a safety zone; who would identify them; and in what ways might they be marked. |
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Have potential dangers been located; can they be mitigated? What are the dangers associated with Watchout Situation #2? How can they be worked around? |
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Reduce the risks by:
- Posting lookouts.
- Checking communications.
- Retreat if you have doubts about your escape routes or safety zones or the situation becomes too complex. Give examples of arriving on a fire after dark and what was done to allow you to fight fire safely in country not seen in daylight.
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