Intent: Fire preparedness reviews assess fire programs for compliance with established fire policies and procedures as outlined in the current Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book) and other pertinent policy documents. The reviews identify organizational, operational, procedural, personnel, or equipment deficiencies and recommend specific corrective actions. Annual wildland fire preparedness reviews offer an opportunity for all aspects of the fire program to engage in checklists, skills, and drills to determine program readiness.
The standards reflected in the checklists are established national policy requirements. The checklists reflect the interagency standard for operations and performance in each area of review and are not arbitrary standards set by the review team. These checklists are to be used on all preparedness reviews to maintain a consistent level of review nationwide. Individual agencies and units can request individual items of interest be added to the checklists, but these additions must not undermine any established national policy requirements outlined in the standard checklist.
National Park Service Preparedness Review Materials
- Interagency Fire Preparedness Readiness Review front page
- NPS Preparedness Checklist Catalog (Excel)
- Drill 5 — Hydraulic Test (Word)
Reference Materials
- Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book)
- Director's Orders and Related Guidance
- NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS430
- NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations, PMS 510
Optional Materials
Suggested Revisions or Modifications:
Comments, questions, suggestions and proposed changes should be sent to Jesse Bender.
Feedback can be typed into the "Comments" column of the checklist. Please ensure your email notes which checklists include suggestions for consideration. Proposed changes should reflect current national policy and be quantifiable with direct application to fire preparedness. Any proposed content changes should include exact verbiage. Checklists are reviewed for compliance with policy and standards annually.
