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Fire as Our Ally

This article explores the role of fire in ecosystems, the benefits of prescribed (RX) fire, and the necessary training and equipment for firefighters. It also covers the support and resources available for fire management.

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Fire as Our Ally

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  1. Fire as Our Ally

  2. Dave Murcia, NaturalistScott County Conservation Board Director 563.328.3286 jmurcia@scottcountyiowa.com

  3. Qualifications Positions • Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) • Prescribed Fire Crewmember (RXCW) • Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Trainee • Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3) Trainee • Faller A Trainee

  4. Training • First Aid/CPR 4 hrs. • I-100 Orientation to Incident Command System (ICS) 2 hrs. • S-131 Firefighter Type 1 8 hrs. • S-390 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations 24 hrs. • ATV Riders Safety Course 8 hrs. • BHV Learn to BEHAVE Plus 8 hrs. • Firefighter Refresher 8 hrs. • Principles of Flagging Workshop (IDOT requirement) 4 hrs. • S-212 Wildfire Powersaws 24 hrs. • S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 32 hrs. • S-110, 130, 190, Basic Wildland Fire 40 hrs.

  5. Supportive Training • Refuge Management Training Academy USFWS 120 hrs. • Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) USGS 17 hrs. • Habitat Management Planning USFWS 12 hrs.

  6. Role of Fire Ecosystems have evolved, adapted, and flourished with specific fire regimes since the beginning of time. There are some species that literally depend on fire.

  7. What is Prescribed (RX) Fire? • The application of fire in a controlled & planned method, under defined weather conditions to meet land or ecological management goals.

  8. Habitat improvement Stimulate natives Warm vs. cool season Abiotic vs. Biotic factors Invasives, succession Reduce hazards Remove litter Wildlife improvement Habitat Diversity, T&E Why Burn? Resource

  9. Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Reduce hazards Reduce fuel, litter Ecological Succession vs. treatment Educate Training Additional personnel Maintain qualifications Why Burn? Management

  10. Direct Effects Frequency Intensity Topography Weather Moisture Wind Fuel loads/models Dead vs. alive Fuel ladders Indirect Effects Grazing Clear cutting Age class of vegetation Mature overgrown Young understory Development Urban Interface Fire Behavior

  11. Recommended Training • NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) standards • Burn Boss 3 (RxB3): non-complex, low risk prescribed fire (completed required coursework) • Burn Boss 1 (RxB1), Burn Boss 2 (RxB2): complex prescribed fires (completed coursework & Burn Boss task book)

  12. Recommended Training • Complex fires should also included squad bosses who have completed: • Fire Fighter Type 1 training OR • S130, Basic Wildland Firefighting • S190, Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior • S131, Advanced Firefighter Training • S290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

  13. Recommended Training • Attend refresher courses and/or perform on yearly fire assignment • “Red Card” positions must maintain qualifications: • Completing S130/S190 once • Pass moderate level pack test • (25 lbs./2 miles/30 mins./yr.) • Attend a yearly refresher

  14. Iowa DNR and NWCG Fire Training 2012 • Training Coordinator Ryan Schlater, Fire Specialist (515.233.1161) (Ryan.Schlater@dnr.iowa.gov) • Registerat: http://www.iowadnr.com/Environment/Forestry/FirePrograms.aspx • Check out: http://www.nationalfiretraining.net/ea/zone_training.htmlfor other training going on in the Big Rivers Forest Fire Compact area!

  15. Class/Fee Dates Location/Details Self Study Courses: Intro to ICS ICS for Single Resource & Initial Attack NIMS an Introduction National Response Framework, an Introduction S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior S-130/L-180 Firefighter Training/Human Factors on the Fireline S-260 Interagency Incident Business S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior SmoC Smoke Management & Air Quality for Land Managers Field Days for S-130/S-190/L-180 RT-130 Annual Fireline Refresher WCT Pack Tests DNR 8 Hour Classes IDNR-VFD Wildland FireOperations IDNR-VFD Wildland Fire Engine Operations & Tactics IDNR- Prescribed Fire

  16. Midwest Wildfire Training AcademyJune 2013- Jefferson City, Missouri

  17. Recommended Equipment • Personal Protective Equipment(PPE): • Nomex- shirt/pants • High top leather boots • Leather gloves • Fire rated hardhat • Eye/ear protection • Fire shelter/fussees (or alternate ignition source) • Underclothing of natural fiber • Underwear, T-shirts, socks

  18. Tools Drip torch(es) 2-Way radios Cell phone Flappers Rakes Backpack pumps Weather kit First Aid kit Drinking water Additional items Chainsaw Fire weather radio Mobile water pumper ATV Roadway signage Road signs Flagger signs Recommended Equipment

  19. Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Fire Departments Permanent equipment and vehicle loans by: USDA Forest Service General services Administration (GSA) State Forester Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Rural VFDs 50/50 cost share grants Max of $3500/yr Purchase of equipment/training Equipment/Property Programs • Gail Kantak, IADNR, Fire Supervisor • 515/233-1161 • Gail.Kantak@dnr.iowa.gov

  20. Recommended Objectives & Goals S.M.A.R.T. Specific Measurable Achieveable Related/Relevant Trackable Prescription Weather Fire behavior Smoke management Ignition & holding plan Map Go-No-Go List Contingency plan Site information (w/map) Burn site specific info Site preparation Organization Personnel Equipment Mop up Post burn evaluation Burn Plans

  21. Maps

  22. Objectives & Goals

  23. NWCG - Rx/Wildland USFWS NRCS IA DNR Smokey Bear Program Fire Prevention Materials County Conservation Boards School/Public Programs Training , technical assistance PSCW Community Awareness Landowner assistance City Departments Park & Rec Public Works Permits, landowner assistance Riverbend Wildland Stewards/Natural Area Guardians (NAGS) Landowner assistance Volunteer burn crews Partnerships in Education

  24. “There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot.” – Aldo Leopold

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