Module 1 rev. orientation
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L.C.P.B. Module 1 Orientation
Transcript of Module 1 rev. orientation
L.C.P.B. Module 1
Orientation
LCPBW COURSE TOPICS
Orientation
Personal Safety on the Fireline
Fire Behaviour
Constructing Fireline with Handtools
The Power Pump
Hoselay and Hose Retrieval
Nozzle Operation and Water Application
Mopping Up a Fire
Fireline Patrol and Observation
Hand-Held Burnout Operations
Prescribed burning is defined as:
“The knowledgeable and deliberate application of fire
to a specific land area
under predetermined conditions
to accomplish silvicultural, wildlife management, hazard reduction, ecosystem management and other land and resource management objectives.”
LCPB ORGANIZATION
The chain of command specifies who you report
to and who reports to you. Everyone must be
fully aware of his/her authority and responsibilities.
Span of control is the number of ‘units’ one person can effectively supervise. These units can be workers, equipment, ignition crews or mop-up crews.
Chain of Command:
Span of Control:
A Typical LCPB Organization
Suppression Staff(LCPB Workers)
Ignition Staff(LCPB Workers)
Suppression Boss Ignition Boss
Burn Boss
Communications /Client Representative
DUTIES OF A LOW COMPLEXITY PRESCRIBED BURN WORKERUnder general direction from the Burn Boss you
will:
Participate as a worker on a LCPB.Assist in the ignition of a LCPB using only perimeter ignition techniques from an established control line. Use only ignition devices that are recommended and with which you are familiar.Follow all safety procedures and wear the personal protective equipment appropriate for the task you are undertaking. This includes hardhat, leather gloves, ear and eye protection and steel toed workboots. Nomex or other fire resistant clothing is recommended.
SAFETY ISSUES
Fuel types and fire behaviour
Personal Protective Equipment
Communications
Knowledge of the PB operation
Site hazards
Hydration and nutrition
Fitness
BEING PART OF A TEAM
Respect one another’s thoughts/wishesBe consistently on timeHave a sense of humourListen to everyone’s opinionHelp one another learnShare ideas and valuesHave a positive attitude/mannerismsMaintain loyalty to the groupGet to know each other but respect each other’s spaceProvide positive feedbackDiscuss ideas, compromise & move on
