BIG CREEK PRESCRIBED FIRE PLAN
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT:
1B
Watershed Research and Training Center
PRESCRIBED FIRE NAME:
Big Creek
2B
PREPARED BY:
3B
Keith Alvord RXB2 Current
DATE: 1/2012
Name & Qualification/Currency
4B
TECHNICAL REVIEW BY: Jeremy Bailey RXB2 Current
DATE: 1/2012
Name & Qualification/Currency
COMPLEXITY RATING:
II
MINIMUM RXB REQUIREMENT: _RXB2_______
APPROVED BY: ____Nick Goulette_______ DATE: __1/2012____________
WRTC Executive Director
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ELEMENT 2: AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR GO/NO-GO PRE-IGNITION
APPROVAL CHECKLIST
Instructions: The Agency Administrator’s GO/NO-GO Pre-Ignition Approval is the intermediate
planning review process (i.e. between the Prescribed Fire Complexity Rating System Guide and
Go/No-Go Checklist) that should be completed before a prescribed fire can be implemented. The
Agency Administrator’s Go/No-Go Pre-Ignition Approval evaluates whether compliance
requirements, Prescribed Fire Plan elements, and internal and external notifications have been or
will be completed and expresses the Agency Administrator’s intent to implement the Prescribed
Fire Plan. If ignition of the prescribed fire is not initiated prior to expiration date determined by
the Agency Administrator, a new approval will be required.
YES NO
KEY ELEMENT QUESTIONS
Is the Prescribed Fire Plan up to date?
Hints: amendments, seasonality.
Will all compliance requirements be completed?
Hints: cultural, threatened and endangered species, smoke management, NEPA.
Is risk management in place and the residual risk acceptable?
Hints: Prescribed Fire Complexity Rating Guide completed with rational and
mitigation measures identified and documented?
Will all elements of the Prescribed Fire Plan be met?
Hints: Preparation work, mitigation, weather, organization, prescription,
contingency resource.
Will all internal and external notifications and media releases be completed?
Hints: Preparedness level restrictions.
Will key agency staff be fully briefed and understand prescribed fire
implementation?
Are there any other extenuating circumstances that would preclude the successful
implementation of the plan?
Have you determined if and when you are to be notified that contingency actions
are being taken? Will this be communicated to the Burn Boss?
Other:
Recommended by: _______________________________________ Date: ___________
FMO/Prescribed Fire Burn Boss
Approved by: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________
Agency Administrator
Approval expires (date): ___________________________________
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ELEMENT 2: PRESCRIBED FIRE GO/NO-GO CHECKLIST
A. Has the burn unit experienced unusual drought conditions or does it
contain above normal fuel loadings which were not considered in the
prescription development? If NO proceed with checklist below, if YES go
to item B.
U
U
U
YES
NO
U
B. Has the prescribed fire plan been reviewed and an amendment and
technical review been completed; or has it been determined that no
amendment is necessary? If YES to any, proceed with checklist below, if
NO, STOP.
U
U
U
U
YES
NO
QUESTIONS
Are ALL pre-burn prescription parameters met?
Are ALL smoke management specifications met?
Have ALL required current and projected fire weather forecasts been
obtained and are they favorable?
Are ALL planned operations personnel and equipment on-site, available, and
operational?
Has the availability of ALL contingency resources been checked and are they
available?
Have ALL personnel been briefed on the project objectives, their assignment,
safety hazards, escape routes, and safety zones?
Have all the pre-burn considerations identified in the Prescribed Fire Plan
been completed or addressed?
Have ALL the required notifications been made?
Are ALL permits and clearances obtained?
In your opinion, can the burn be carried out according to the Prescribed Fire
Plan and will it meet the planned objective?
If all the questions were answered "YES" proceed with a test fire. Document the
current conditions, location, and results.
____________________________________
Burn Boss
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Date
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ELEMENT 3 COMPLEXITY ANALYSIS SUMMARY
PRESCRIBED FIRE NAME
ELEMENT
1.
Potential for escape
2. The number and dependence
of activities
RISK
POTENTIAL
CONSEQUENCE
TECHNICAL
DIFFICULTY
Low
High
Low
Mod
Low
Low
3.
Off-site Values
Mod
Mod
Mod
4
On-Site Values
Low
Low
Low
5.
Fire Behavior
Mod
Mod
Low
6.
Management organization
Mod
Low
Mod
7.
Public and political interest
Mod
Mod
Mod
8.
Fire Treatment objectives
Low
Low
Low
9
Constraints
Low
Low
Low
10 Safety
Mod
Mod
Mod
11. Ignition procedures/ methods
Mod
Mod
Low
12. Interagency coordination
Mod
Mod
Mod
13. Project logistics
Low
Low
Low
14 Smoke management
Mod
Mod
Mod
COMPLEXITY RATING SUMMARY
OVERALL RATING
RISK
Mod
CONSEQUENCES
Mod
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
Mod
SUMMARY COMPLEXITY DETERMINATION
Mod
RATIONALE This is a Moderate complexity prescribed fire.
One element’s final rating, the potential consequence of structure damage in the event of
an escape, remained high. There are several measures that mitigate this however. The
environmental prescription identifies a probability of ignition below 51%. Also, Big
Creek Ranch is managed with grazing and some historic burning has occurred. Grass
thatch and small branches and pole size tress have been periodically thinned from below.
This effects Behave fire spread model accuracy for grass, 1hr and 10hr fuel models,
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resulting in prediction of higher intensities than expected.
Also mitigating escape is the bi-secting roads and dozer lines, these too are not captured
in spread model. Working with the concerns of public and political interests will remain
a priority as the WRTC, through some of its partners has already performed public
scoping and plans to continue public education and outreach regarding the use of
prescribed fire.
Management Summary
The Big Creek Prescribed Fire covers much of the lower portion of the Big Creek
Drainage and Ewing Reservoir. This area is owned/managed by private landowners, the
local Waterworks District, and Bureau of Land Management. Covering approximately
1,141 acres of mostly grassland with Oak woodland overstory, and grass with two types of
brush, Greenleaf Manzanita and Wedgeleaf Ceanothus, the plan area also includes two
units that are a Timber understory fuel model, and some Timber understory pockets within
the other designated fuel models. Through a collaborative planning effort we have
established burn unit boundaries that follow the best topographical features for lighting
and holding concerns, regardless of property lines and aim to achieve multiple resource
benefits through the use of prescribed fire in this area.
This area has been cited in a number of resource management plans as a priority area for
treatment. It is the municipal watershed, it represents some of the best active ranch land in
the Hayfork Valley and its visibility and geographic location make it a prime opportunity
to begin reintroducing the use of prescribed fire into a community with a long history of
burning prior to the era of fire suppression. Treatments in the Big Creek area have
specifically been recommended in the Trinity County Community Wildfire Protection
Plan (CWPP) (for treatment of hazardous fuels), and the Big Creek Watershed
Assessment Report (to protect the community water supply). General reference to the use
of prescribed fire has also been made in the Trinity County Climate Action Plan (as a tool
for long term forest stewardship) and the Klamath Basin Climate Plan with regard to its
use as a tool to manage invasive species and improve rangelands.
The Trinity County CWPP describes the Big Creek area as “classified as a key watershed
and LSR as well as being Hayfork’s main water supply,” and recommends treatments to
reduce hazardous fuels. The Big Creek Assessment Report(prepared for the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB) pursuant to the California Clean Water, Clean Air,
Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 40)) also cites
Big Creek as a critical area for treatment stating “The mix of residential development
(exclusively in Lower Big Creek and Ewing Reservoir subwatersheds), agriculture (Lower
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Big Creek), recreational use, and transportation routes coupled with patterns of extreme
fire weather during summer months put Big Creek at risk of human induced fire ignition
leading to large-scale, high-severity fire. As the municipal water supply for the community
of Hayfork, high to moderate severity fire could dramatically impact water quality in the
basin, leading to a contaminated water supply for years.”
With regard to the overall state of the local forest, the Trinity County Climate Action Plan states
“While fire danger and threat has not been sufficiently addressed at scale, we believe that with
management including prescribed fire and mechanical treatment, the forest can be stewarded in a
manner that will allow fire to play a positive role.” This shift in the role of fire represents the
beginning of a new era of management.
In reference to rangeland improvement a report entitled Preparing for Climate Change in
the Klamath Basin suggests that the “Use of prescribed fire followed by reseeding of
native grasses could be expanded to control invasive and noxious species.” Improvement
to local rangelands is one of the goals of this project and the owner of Big Creek Ranch as
well as the Natural Resource Conservation Service are interested in using this burn as an
opportunity to learn about how fire will effect species such as star thistle and medusa
head.
This burn will be conducted using private, local government, state and federal personnel
and equipment. All personnel are representing an agency or organization which follows
NWCG standards 310-1 or have an approved/recognized training and certification process
for fire practitioners.
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ELEMENT 4: DESCRIPTION OF PRESCRIBED FIRE AREA
A. Physical Description
1. Location: The center of this project is Big Creek Ranch located on the northeast side of the
Hayfork Valley, one air mile northeast of Hayfork, CA. Latitude 40.57.1979, and Longitude
123.145237. Township 31 N, Range 11 W, Section 6.
2. Size: Total project area 1,107 acres (broken into 21 Units, or sub-units. see Table 4.1).
3. Topography: Top Elevation 2696’
Bottom Elevation 2341’
Slope 0%-31%
Aspect: south, east and west
4. Project Boundary: The west side of the project is bordered by Ewing Reservoir and the
reservoir’s drivable road system. The west side is connected to the north side with a handline
followed by a system of four wheel drive roads and drivable dozer lines. The north boundary
is drivable dozer lines and Farmer Road, a paved county road. The east side boundary consists
of dozer line, Duncan Creek (seasonal), and Big Creek Road: a paved county road. The east
side is connected to the south side with some four wheel drive roads and dozer lines. The
south side is a combination of dirt roads, green pasture, and dozer line. The Burn Boss has the
discretion to treat units #11 and #12 as sub-units or burn them as whole units.
B. Vegetation/Fuels Description:
1. On-site fuels data:
This plan covers approximately:
• 210 acres of grass (GR2) Low load, Dry climate with some Oak woodland overstory
present
• 812 acres of grass (GS2) Moderate load, Dry climate grass-shrub with two types of
brush, Greenleaf Manzanita and Wedgeleaf Ceanothus, intermixed Oak woodland
overstory
• 85 acres of Timber fuel model TL3, Moderate Load Conifer Litter
The TL3 area within this burn plan has been selectively logged with subsequent clean up and
firewood removal. There are also some Timber, TL3 pockets present within the other
designated fuel models. The grass fuel models have been grazed, and while not overgrazed,
the grass is not as continuous, and the fuel loading is lighter than one would find in a less
disturbed oak woodland.
2. Adjacent fuels data:
The adjacent wildland fuels are consistent with the fuel models selected for the inside of the
project boundary, with the GS2 being predominate. However, a notable difference is the lack
of grazing or other fuel modification outside of the project area, leaving the adjacent wildland
areas exhibiting typical fuel loading for their specific fuel model.
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Table 4.1Fuel Model Distribution and Loading by Unit
Unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11a
11b
11c
12a
12b
12c
13
14
15
16
17
Acres
19
144
71
108
72
44
93
17
41
46
55
55
43
28
28
29
53
63
35
33
30
Fuel
Model
GR2
GS2
GS2
GR2
GS2
TL3
GS2
GS2
TL3
GS2
GS2
GS2
GS2
GS2
GS2
GS2
GR2
GS2
GS2
GS2
GR2
Tons/Acre
1-hr
10-hr
100-hr
.10
.50
.50
.10
.50
2.40
.50
.50
2.40
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.10
.50
.50
.50
.10
0.00
.50
.50
0.00
.50
1.20
.50
.50
1.20
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
0.00
.50
.50
.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.20
0.00
0.00
1.20
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Live
herb
1.00
.60
.60
1.00
.60
0.00
.60
.60
0.00
.60
.60
.60
.60
.60
.60
.60
1.00
.60
.60
.60
1.00
Live
woody
0.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
Total Fuel
Loading
1.10
2.6
2.6
1.10
2.6
4.80
2.6
2.6
4.80
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
1.10
2.6
2.6
2.6
1.10
Fuel
bed
Depth
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.5
0.3
1.5
1.5
0.3
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.0
C. Description of Unique Features:
Ewing Reservoir is located on the west side of the project area. The gated road system around
the reservoir will be used as a control line; this will prevent the fire from burning to the water’s
edge. Care will be taken when working near the reservoir, i.e.; fuel handling, staying on
established roadways, and access will be restricted to necessary vehicles only. The roads will
only be driven when dry enough to prevent damage.
A sub-surface water line is located through the length of Big Creek Ranch. Access across or on
the water line should not be an issue for prescribed fire equipment as the owner moves heavy
equipment over the pipeline on a regular basis.
Cattle fences are found in most units, or along boundaries. Care must be taken when working in
the area of the fences. Protection of certain fence posts will occur during the pre-burn
preparation. Mop up will also be a priority for any wooden fence posts that may catch fire.
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ELEMENT 5:
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A. Goals:
The purpose of this prescribed fire is to promote ecosystem resiliency by reintroducing more
frequent and lower intensity fire to a fire adaptable oak woodland community. The obvious
benefits include reduction of hazardous fuels which benefit the local community by reducing
the risks associated with catastrophic wildfire, and the reduction of non-native invasive annual
grasses that raise the flammability of the grasslands, which threatens the oak stands and
reduces the quality of the grazing available to the Big Creek Ranch.
1. Resource Objectives
1. Protect existing oak stands by reducing understory fuel loads.
2. Encourage return of native grasses by reducing non-native invasive grasses.
2. Prescribed Fire Objectives
1. Safely maintain fire within identified boundaries.
2. Reduce grasses and leaf/timber litter in the burn area 60 – 95 %.
3. Scorch 20% -- 80% of brush in and around oak stands.
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ELEMENT 6: FUNDING:
The funding for the private land burn units will come from the PERC grant. For burn units that
span both private and BLM land the BLM FMO and the WRTC Director will work together to
cost share the resources.
A. Cost: $200.00 per acre, $221,400.00
B. Funding source: Promoting Ecosystem Resiliency, (PERC) Grant
ELEMENT 7: PRESCRIPTION
A. Environmental Prescription
Prescription Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
30-69
40-86
74
Relative Humidity
35%-89%
25%-68%
29
Wind Speed (20’)
0-25
0-20
10
Slope
0-30
0-30
0-30
Wind Direction
Any
Any
N-W
1-hr. Fuel Moisture
10-15
7-15
8
10-hr. Fuel Moisture
9-17
6-17
9
100-hr. Fuel Moisture
30
7
10
1000-hr. Fuel Moisture
n/a
n/a
n/a
Temperature
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B. Fire Behavior Prescription:
Fuel Model
TL3
Head Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Surface Spread
Spotting Distance (in
miles)
Scorch Height
Probability of Ignition %
Fuel Model
TL3
Flanking Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Surface Spread
Spotting Distance (in
miles)
Scorch Height
Probability of Ignition %
Fuel Model
TL3
Backing Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Acceptable Predicted Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.3 thru 2.3
0.3thru 2.3
1.1
0.4 thru 1.1
0.5 thru 1.2
0.9
0.0 thru 0.2
0.1thru 0.2
0.2
0.0 thru 0.4
0.0 thru 0.3
0.0
0 thru 1
1 thru 2
1.5
12 thru 28
14 thru 48
40
Acceptable Predicted Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.1 thru 0.1
0.1 thru 0.2
0.2
0.2 thru 0.3
0.3 thru 0.4
0.4
0.0 thru 0.0
0.0thru 0.0
0.2
0.0 thru 0.4
0.0 thru 0.4
0.0
0 thru 1
0 thru 1
0.6
12 thru 28
14 thru 48
40
Acceptable Predicted Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.1 thru 0.1
0.1thru 0.1
0.1
0.2 thru 0.2
0.2 thru 0.3
0.3
0.0
0.0thru 0.0
0.2
0.0 thru 0.4
0.0 thru 0.3
0.0
Surface Spread
Spotting Distance (in
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Scorch Height
Probability of Ignition %
Fuel Model
GR2
Head Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Surface Spread
Spotting Distance (in
miles)
Probability of Ignition %
Fuel Model
GR2
Flanking Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Surface Spread
Probability of Ignition %
Fuel Model
GR2
Backing Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Surface Spread
Spotting Distance (in
miles)
Probability of Ignition %
0
1 thru 2
1.5
12 thru 28
14 thru 48
40
Acceptable Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.0 thru 53.8
1.4 thru 75.2
6.0
0.0 thru 5.1
0.9 thru 6.5
1.5
0.0thru5.4
0.1thru 7.5
3.0
0.0 thru 0.3
0.0 thru 0.3
0.1
14 thru 30
25 thru 51
40
Acceptable Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.0 thru 3.7
0.0 thru 4.3
2.1
0.0 thru 1.6
0.7 thru 1.7
1.5
0.0 thru 0.4
0.1 thru 0.4
0.2
14 thru 30
25 thru 51
40
Acceptable Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.0 thru 1.2
0.0 thru 2.2
1.5
0.0 thru 0.9
0.0 thru 1.3
0.9
0.0thru 0.1
0.1thru 0.2
0.2
0.1 thru 0.4
0.0 thru 0.3
0.1
14 thru 30
15 thru 51
40
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Fuel Model
GS2
Head Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Surface Spread
Spotting Distance (in
miles)
Scorch Height (ft.)
Probability of Ignition %
Fuel Model
GS2
Flanking Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Surface Spread
Probability of Ignition %
Fuel Model
GS2
Backing Fire
Rate of Spread (Chains
per hr)
Flame Length (in feet)
Surface Spread
Spotting Distance (in
miles)
Scorch Height
Probability of Ignition %
Acceptable Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.1 thru 60.7
0.1thru 58.0
6.0
0.1 thru 7.4
0.1 thru 7.8
1.5
0.0 thru 6.1
0.0thru 5.8
3.0
0.0 thru 0.3
0.0 thru 0.3
0.1
0 thru 28
1 thru 52
1.5
13 thru 29
23 thru 49
40
Acceptable Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.0 thru 2.4
0.1 thru 3.1
2.1
0.0 thru 1.7
0.1 thru 2.0
1.5
0.0 thru 0.2
0.0 thru 0.3
0.2
13thru 29
23 thru 49
40
Acceptable Fire Behavior Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
0.0 thru 1.2
0.0thru 1.6
1.5
0.0 thru 1.2
0.1 thru 1.5
1.0
0.0 thru 0.1
0.0thru 0.2
0.2
0.1 thru 0.3
0.1 thru 0.3
0.1
0 thru 3
0 thru 5
1.5
13 thru 29
23 thru 49
40
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Fire Behavior Narrative: The range of predicted acceptable fire behavior results were
generated using Behave Plus 5.0 and were modeled as flanking, backing and Head fire. Flanking
and Backing fire will be the primary ignition methods. Head fire adjacent to control lines could
create slopovers and spot fires. Head fire adjacent to control line is to be avoided. Head fire
ignition will not be utilized except where the Burn Boss is satisfied that the depth of the black
line is sufficient to prevent adverse actions from the use of head fire. High and low prescriptions
were chosen to allow for two different organizations depending on environmental conditions
Behave 5.0 was also used to run a GS2 fuel model for an escaped fire scenario using the contain
module to determine on site resource needs. The weather inputs used to model the escape were
taken from the moderate end of the warm prescription. Burning is not expected to take place
when the environmental elements are all at the top end of the prescription. The GS2 fuel model
was selected as the escape fuel model as it is the predominate fuel model surrounding the
prescribed fire area. The prescribed fire area has numerous roads and OHV trails that dissect
many of the units providing breaks in fuel bed continuity.
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ELEMENT 8: SCHEDULING
A. Ignition Time Frames/Season(s):
Ignition time will vary depending on the unit and may last between 1 and 6 hours per unit.
Some units are dissected by four wheel drive roads which will give the Burn Boss some
flexibility on daily targets.
The prescription for the controlled burn described in this plan is designed to keep the burning
inside the fall, winter and spring seasons. The preferred times of year for treatment will be
primarily in the fall and spring seasons; however, treatments within this project area can be
ignited anytime throughout the winter when prescription parameters are met.
B. Projected Duration:
Implementation of this plan will occur through multiple separate entries over a five year
period.
C. Constraints: Smoke management, personnel and/or equipment availability.
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ELEMENT 9: PRE-BURN CONSIDERATIONS AND WEATHER
A. Considerations:
One month or more before burn:
signatures Analyze seasonal severity and burning conditions @
http://gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predictive/weather/index.htm
Review the Pre-Ignition Go/No-Go Approval form with Agency Administrator/WRTC Director and secure
Construct control lines and prep for planned units
Contact adjacent landowners and document authorization to access property, known hazards, and values at
risk
Obtain CAL TRANS encroachment permit if signing along highway is utilized
Review notification list in Element 9.C
One to two weeks before burn:
Collect and monitor weather, on site, Hayfork RAWS and Forecasts
Monitor smoke management forecast and burn day trends
Check on site and contingency resource availability
Review Prescribed Fire Plan and Job Hazard Analysis with key personnel
Review/inspect prep work on and along control lines, sign drop points and unit access
Review notification list in Element 9.C
Monitor 1pm air quality/meteorology conference call. 888-858-2144, passcode is 9857932#.
One day before burn:
Obtain spot weather forecast from Predictive Services Office in Redding, CA
http://gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predictive/weather/index.htm or by phone: 530-226-2730
Secure burn authorization number from the NCAQMD Burn Program Manager: (707) 443-3093
Confirm onsite and contingency resource availability
Finalize Incident Action Plan and map packets
Brief WRTC Director, or designee, on prescribed burn plan and schedule
Review notification list in Element 9.C
Day of burn:
Obtain spot weather forecast from Predictive Services Office in Redding, CA
http://gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predictive/weather/index.htm or by phone: 530-226-2730
Ensure public is clear of active ignition area if burning near Ewing Reservoir.
Conduct thorough briefing for all assigned resources
Complete the Go/No-Go Checklist and sign
Proceed to test fire
B. Method and Frequency for Obtaining Weather and Smoke Management Forecast(s):
Hayfork RAWS
Proximity to nearest RAWS
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http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/sites/site.php?station=HYFC1
&network=CA_COOP
Need for on-site RAWS
Yes
X
No
Additional Information
Onsite weather observations of dry bulb, wet bulb temperatures, RH, 10 Hr Fuel Stick, wind speed
and direction will be taken, documented and may be used as input for spot weather forecast and to
calculate Fine Dead Fuel Moisture and Probability of Ignition. Weather data from the Hayfork
RAWS may also be used for obtaining the spot weather forecast. Weather observations will be
collected the day before and during the initial test-fire and ongoing every hour during active
ignition, and every two hours during mop-up.
A Spot Weather Forecast from the ONCC Predictive Services will be obtained for each day active
ignition is occurring on the burn and any days the fire is actively spreading. The Spot Weather
Forecast will be requested online at http://gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predictive/weather/index.htm The
Predictive Services Forecast Office can be reached at 530-226-2730.
Projected weather beyond the ignition operation and need for additional spot weather forecasts
should be taken into account. The Prescribed Fire Burn Boss or other person in charge of mop-up
and patrol will also obtain and review the daily general fire weather forecast to determine if mop
up and patrol resources are adequate. A copy of the forecast will be included in the Project File.
C. Notifications:
Whom to notify
Phone number
When to notify
Who will make the
notification
Tim Bradley, BLM
FMO
(530) 276-3189
5-7 days prior to ignition
and day of ignition
Burn Boss or Designee
WRTC Director
(530) 526-4729
(530) 628-4206
(866) 287-6329
5-7 days prior to ignition,
and day of ignition
At least 1 day prior to
ignition
Notification of intent to burn
throughout fall through late
spring and day prior to
ignition
Notification of intent to burn
throughout Fall through late
Spring and day before days
prior to ignition and 5-7 days
prior to ignition
At least one day prior to
ignition.
Burn Boss or Designee
North Coast AQMD
Trinity County
Board of
Supervisors
(530) 623-1217
Trinity Journal,
Public Notification
Press Release,
Message Board
Flyers around
Hayfork
Trinity County
Sheriff’s
Department
Cal Trans
(530) 623-2611
(530) 225-3306
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Burn Boss or Designee
Burn Boss or Designee
Burn Boss or Designee
Burn Boss or Designee
Burn Boss or Designee
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Cal Fire –
Weaverville BC
Hayfork Fire Chief
(530) 448-2416
(530) 628-5126
(530) 524-8541
R.I.C.C
Calfire/USFS
Dispatch
USFS Hayfork
(530) 225-2411
Hayfork High
School
(530) 628-5261
Hayfork
Elementary School
(530) 628-5294
CHP Weaverville
(530) 623-3832
(530) 628-5227
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At least 1 day prior to
ignition
At least 1 day prior to
ignition
Prior to ignition
At least 1 day prior
ignition
At least 1 day prior
ignition
At least 1 day prior
ignition
At least 1 day prior
ignition
Burn Boss or Designee
Burn Boss or Designee
Burn Boss or Designee
to
Burn Boss or Designee
to
Burn Boss or Designee
to
Burn Boss or Designee
to
Burn Boss or Designee
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ELEMENT 10: BRIEFING
Briefing Checklist:
Burn Organization, Assignments, IAP and Map Packet handout
Description of Prescribed Fire Area
Objectives and Prescription: why we are burning
Expected Weather & Fire Behavior
Ignition Plan, Holding Plan and Mop-up Plan
Contingency Plan and Wildfire Conversion
Communications, Radio check
WUI Concerns
Safety, Specific known hazards, Review Risk Analysis Worksheet, (JHA), LCES and
Medical Plan
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ELEMENT 11: ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT
A. Positions:
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss
RXB2
Holding Boss
SRB *
Holding Resources as assigned*
Ignition Boss
FIRB*
Ignition Resources as assigned*
*Actual assigned positions will depend upon selection of the High Prescription Range, or the
Low Prescription Range (see Elements 11.1 and 11.2). Actual daily assignments and the
Organization chart selected will be provided in the IAP on the day of the burn.
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ELEMENT 11.1:
REQUIRED RESOURCES - HIGH PRESCRIPTION RANGE
TOTAL AMOUNT
NEEDED LINE BUILDING
RATES
(Ch/Hr) SOURCE
ICS CODE Prescribed Fire Burn Boss RXB2 1 3 TBD
Firing Boss FIRB 1 3 TBD
Holding Boss SRB 1 3 TBD
Ignition Crew * FFT2/RXCM 4 12 TBD
Holding Crew * FFT2/RXCM 17 51 TBD
TOTAL AMOUNT
NEEDED Engine, (Any Type) *3 person. each 1 LINE
BUILDING
RATES (Ch/Hr) 9 SOURCE
UNIT OF MEASURE Wet Patrol, 1 person each
1 3 TBD
UTV/ATV, use is at Burn Boss Discretion
Chainsaw, Fusees,
Bladder bags, Torch Mix
Belt Weather Kit
First Aid Kit, Radios (3 minimum), Drip Torches
Hand Tools, Chainsaw W/Kit ATVs with ignition
devices
each
N/A
TBD
each As needed N/A Total N/A
28 total
personnel
84Chains per hour PERSONNEL/POSITION
NWCG 310-1
DESCRIPTION
Equipment TBD
TBD
N/A
*After the perimeter has been black lined and secured or when burning adjacent to a previously burned unit, holding resources may be reassigned, or released at the discretion of the Burn Boss. Line construction production rates were taken from the NWCG Fireline handbook and adjusted from .7 chains per hour up to 3 chains per hour due to the patchiness of the existing fuel model as compared to the Fuel Model 5 that is depicted in the fireline handbook. Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
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ELEMENT 11.3:
REQUIRED RESOURCES - LOW PRESCRIPTION RANGE
TOTAL AMOUNT
NEEDED LINE BUILDING
RATES
(Ch/Hr) SOURCE
ICS CODE Prescribed Fire Burn Boss RXB2 1 3 TBD
Firing Boss * FIRB N/A N/A
TBD
Holding Boss * SRB N/A N/A
TBD
Ignition Crew * FFT2/RXCM 3 9
TBD
Holding Crew * FFT2/RXCM 2 6 TBD
TOTAL AMOUNT
NEEDED Wet Patrol each
1
LINE
BUILDING
RATES (Ch/Hr) 3
SOURCE
UNIT OF MEASURE UTV/ATV, use is at Burn Boss Discretion Chainsaw, Fusees,
Bladder bags, Torch Mix
Belt Weather Kit
First Aid Kit, Radios (3 minimum), Drip
Torches
Hand Tools, Chainsaw W/Kit ATVs with
ignition devices
each
N/A
each As needed N/A
Total N/A
7 total
personnel
21 Chains
per hour
PRESONNEL/POSITION
NWCG 310-1
DESCRIPTION
Equipment TBD
TBD
TBD
*After the perimeter has been black lined and secured or when burning adjacent to a previously burned, unit, holding resources may be reassigned, or released at the discretion of the Burn Boss. For burning on the cool end of the prescription the Burn Boss may assume the holding and ignition functions and utilize the wet patrol, and mix holding and ignition resources as desired. Line construction production rates were taken from the NWCG Fireline handbook and adjusted from .7 chains per hour up to 3 chains per hour due to the patchiness of the existing fuel model as compared to the Fuel Model 5 that is depicted in the fireline handbook Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
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ELEMENT 12: COMMUNICATION
A.
Radio Frequencies:
Channel
Function
Frequency
Band
Width
Assignment
Remarks
COMMAND and TACTICAL
BLM ADMIN RPT
BLM-SOA
Air to Ground
Calfire
TX:
RX:
166.375
172.6125
TX:
RX:
TX:
RX:
TX:
RX:
TX:
RX:
N
Command
168.300
168.300
N
Tactical
170.000
170.000
N
Air to Ground
152.270
151.160
RICC will
assign
N
Command
N
Tactical
Calfire Tactical
Tone 10
(Hayfork)
Use for fire
ground
operations
For declared
Wildfire only.
Use for fire
ground
operations for
declared
wildfire
REMARKS
A. Telephone Numbers:
Name
Nick Goulette
Tim Bradley
Keith Alvord
Andy Rieling
RICC- Command Center
Air Quality
NOPS Meteorologist
Redding Field Office (REFO)
Nor Cal FMO
Agency/Affiliation
WRTC Director
BLM FMO
WRTC Fire Program Mgr.
Calfire B.C.
Calfire/USFS
NCAQMD
BLM Steve Leach
BLM
BLM
REFO Manager
BLM
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Phone Number
530-526-4729
530-276-3189
530-519-9939
530-448-2416
530 225-2411
866-287-6329
530-226-2730
530-224-2100
530-252-5368 (o)
530-252-5367 (duty of.)
530-224-2102 (o)
530-941-1741 (c)
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ELEMENT 13. PUBLIC AND PERSONNEL SAFETY, MEDICAL
A. Safety Hazards and Measures Taken to Reduce the Hazards
Firefighter
All personnel who are within the active burn area are required to wear NFPA Standard personal protective
equipment appropriate to wildland firefighting.
All personnel will be qualified to NWCG 310-1 standards or other formal standards as recognized in a
Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement.
LCES will be in place for all operations. LCES will be covered in daily briefing.
Access points and egress routes must be scouted and known by all participants.
Handling gasoline and diesel is dangerous. Use caution when transporting, mixing and pouring. Care
must be taken not to spill fuel on clothing as even Nomex will burn when soaked with fuel. Fuel soaked
clothing must be changed out.
Snags and fire weakened green trees are expected in the project area. When feasible, supervisors will
scout assigned work areas for snags and fire weakened green trees. When encountered supervisors will
make an assessment to determine whether or not the tree needs be removed. As a minimum action hazard
flagging will be placed and a radio notification made.
Smoke exposure should be minimized by prescription limited wind speeds and firefighters and fire
leaders ensuring that personnel do not stand directly in high volume smoke and/or rotate frequently.
Communications between all personnel will be standardized using radio frequencies in IAP and passing
information along through the chain of command as outlined in the organization chart.
UTV/ATV operators will maintain speeds <10 mph and operate their vehicles in a cautious and mindful
way.
Vehicle operators must be careful not to drive in low, wet spots or other areas that may compromise the
vehicles availability. They will utilize spotters.
Appendix D contains a completed BLM Risk Management Works sheet, (JHA), This document will be
referenced during the daily briefing and will be available for review by prescribed fire participants.
Personnel assigned to the Big Creek prescribed fire can consult the Incident Response Pocket Guide,
(IRPG) for further clarification on safety standards and procedures
Public
Driving safety may be compromised by general public being distracted by large volume of smoke rising
from the project area. Use of signs and light bars on emergency vehicles will be utilized to mitigate this
hazard.
Nuisance smoke impacting the public is a potential. However, smoke monitoring during burn and burning
within the parameters of the Smoke Management Plan should allow burn organization to avoid these
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intrusions.
Public access to the Ewing Reservoir will be restricted during periods of active ignition. Public access
will be limited to the use of picnic area and escorted educational walks to the dam until the active burning
is complete. These areas are separated from holding activities and will not compromise firefighter
capacity to accomplish mission.
The fire escaping control lines and making runs through vegetation adjacent to public and private
property could endanger the public. The primary mitigating factor for fire escape is this burn plan, which
through prescription, required resources, and contingency planning identifies how to conduct a safe,
controlled prescribed fire.
B. Emergency Medical Procedures: D. Emergency Evacuation Methods E. Emergency
facilities:
1.
MEDICAL PLAN
Incident Name
Big Creek Rx
2.
Date Prepared
3.
Time Prepared
4.
12/2011
Operational
Period
5. Incident Medical Aid Station
Medical Aid Stations
Location
Paramedics
Yes
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/
A
6. Transportation
A. Ambulance Services
Paramedics
Yes
No
Name
Address
Phone
Trinity County Life Support
P.O. Box 2907
Weaverville, CA 96093
Emergency Call 911
(530) 623-2500
X
B. Incident Ambulances
Name
N/A
Location
Paramedics
Yes
No
N/A
N/A
N/
A
7. Hospitals
Name
Address
Phone
Helipad
Yes
No
2175 Rosaline Ave. Redding, CA
20
min
1.5
hr.
Emergency
Call 911
(530) 225-6000
X
One Shields Ave. Davis, CA
90
min
3.5
hr
Emergency
Call 911
(916) 734-3636
X
Mercy
UC Davis
Regional
Travel Time
Air
Ground
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Burn Center
Yes
No
X
X
25
Mountain
Community
Medical
Services Not a
Full Service
Hospital
410 North Taylor Street
Weaverville, California 96093
6
Min
45
Not a Full Service Hospital
Emergency
Call 911
General
Information
(530) 623-5541
X
X
8. Medical Emergency Procedures
Resources with medical response capabilities (i.e. First Responder, EMT, and Paramedic) should be
identified at the pre-burn briefing. In the event of serious accidents or injuries, use the chain of
command to notify the burn boss. The burn boss will initiate on-site response (if not already in
progress) and coordinate additional response needs through: 911. Depending on the complexity of the
prescribed burn at the time of injury the Burn Boss may assign an Incident Commander to supervise the
medical incident.
Individuals with minor injuries may be transported to the medical facility best suited for the type of
injury.
* Injuries to personnel of Calfire (Inmates) will be coordinated through the CDF Captain
Prepared by (Medical Unit Leader)
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ELEMENT 14 TEST FIRE
A. Planned location:
Once a “GO” has been established from the Go no Go Checklist and the holding resources are in
place, a test fire will be conducted in a representative location within the planned fire area,
preferably at the high point of each unit. The selected test fire site should lend itself to reasonable
access for holding resources should it be necessary to extinguish the test fire.
B. Test Fire Documentation:
Test fire results will be recorded in the unit log and will be placed with the post burn
documentation. At a minimum the documentation will include the following:
Smoke dispersal and lift sufficient, smoke direction within prescription, fuel consumption and
spread acceptable, fire behavior acceptable, and observed fire behavior within holding
capabilities
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ELEMENT 15: IGNITION PLAN
A. Firing Methods (including Techniques, Sequences and Patterns):
A small ignition team supervised by the FIRB will use topography and wind direction to maximize
control while widening existing control lines with flanking and backing ignitions. Additional
ignitions will be needed until Burn Boss determines that sufficient black line has been created to
ease spotting and holding concerns, at which time head fire ignitions may used. Lighters may serve
as holders if needed with hand tools readily available.
As holding concerns are eased more lighters may be added to the ignition team. Burn Boss has the
discretion to reassign/release resources as perimeter is secured. The following ignition methods are
general guidelines and may be adjusted by the FIRB as on site conditions dictate.
On units where the topography will dictate the fire behavior, ignition will begin at the highest point
of the unit and proceed downhill, on contour, with narrow strips across the head of the unit and out
to each flank, strips will be widened and tied into each flank on each consecutive strip. The flanks
may progress slightly ahead of the backing fire to maintain control of the fire in the event of minor
wind shifts.
On units where the wind will dictate the fire behavior, ignition will begin downwind and proceed
upwind using flanking or backing ignitions across the head of the unit and out to each flank,
ignitions will be widened and tied into each flank on each consecutive pass. The flanks may progress
slightly ahead of backing fire to maintain control of the fire. The FIRB should coordinate all ignition
activities with the Holding Supervisor. Specific assignments for Ignition team members will be
addressed in the incident Action Plan, (IAP), and covered in the daily briefing.
B. Devices:
Approved ignition devices may be used including; drip torches, fusees, pistol flares, and ATVs with
ignition devices.
C. Ignition Staffing:
A FIRB will supervise ignition activities for the High range prescription. Under the Low range of
the prescription the Burn Boss may fill the Firing Boss position as a collateral duty. A lead lighter
may be assigned to lead the ignition team, firing team size will vary depending on which
prescription range is being used, low or high. Firing team size will also depend on unit size. If
available an ATV/UTV will be assigned to transport fuel and/or torches for the firing team.
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ELEMENT 16: HOLDING PLAN
A. General Procedures for Holding and Mop-Up:
Holding resources may include engines, dozer, water tenders and hand crews (squads), and
specialized equipment such as UTV/ATVs with water tanks. A mix of handlines, dozer lines and
four wheel drive roads make up the control lines. Holding resources will work to ensure that the
prescribed burn is contained within the targeted area and to protect infrastructure, (including
fences) and other private property. Upon completion of the perimeter firing the firing squad may
be utilized to assist with holding and/or mop-up. To the extent possible, without jeopardizing
control of the unit, ignited fuels inside of the unit will be allowed to burn out naturally. Once the
Burn Boss has determined that mop-up may begin then mop-up will begin with the perimeter
being secured and proceeding interior. Specific assignments for holding team members,
including mop-up specifications, will be based on daily and forecasted weather conditions and
will be addressed in the Incident Action Plan, (IAP), and covered in the daily briefing.
B. Critical Holding Points and Actions:
•
Residences the following units have been identified as having critical holding points; Units
#2, 3,4,5,6 and 12c all have structures within 1000’ feet of primary control lines. These
residences are identified on the Project/Contingency map. The Burn Boss will identify
resource assignments to protect individual structures in the daily IAP. The control lines
adjacent to these structures will be secured using black lining operations outlined in Element
15 and will be protected, secured and moped-up by holding resources.
•
Handline, handlines will be given priority for holding, mop up and patrol resources. Back
pumps will be strategically placed along handlines as Holding boss indicates.
•
Downwind and under slung control lines The Burn Boss will use the IAP to identify resource
assignments to protect downwind control lines, and portions of units that may be subject to
burning debris rolling across control lines.
C. Minimum Organization or Capabilities Needed:
Refer to the Staffing tables in Element 11 for complete holding and ignition organization.
Mop Up and Patrol Plan: Mop up procedures will be utilized if the Burn Boss deems it necessary;
otherwise residual burning will be allowed to burn out naturally. Activation of the mop-up plan or
deciding to un-staff the project is based upon the potential for the prescribed fire to spot across control
lines using the following fire behavior and weather characteristics.
1) Probability of Ignition (PI) is a factor of the receptiveness of the receiving fuel bed to new ignitions
from firebrands. Three levels of PI will be used and are categorized as follows:
PI of: 0-30: Low potential for new ignitions
31-69: Moderate potential for new ignitions
70+: High potential for new ignitions
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2) Wind Speed (WS) determines the horizontal force driving firebrands across fire line(s) and into the
receptive fuel bed. Three levels of WS will be used and are categorized as follows:
(WS) 0-3mph:
Minimal effect on holding control lines.
4-10mph: Significant effect on holding control lines.
10+mph: Adverse effect on holding control lines.
These two factors can be measured on site or can be predicted from general and or spot weather forecasts
at the time the project is put into mop up or patrol status. This mop-up / staffing plan will be reviewed
and adjusted as needed to assure that the required actions for the expected levels of risk are
appropriate.
The matrix below will be used to determine the minimum level of action required based on the actual and
predicted weather conditions.
PI
Mid-flame
Mop-up
Patrol Frequency
Option to
wind speed
Distance
Unstaff Fire
0-30
0-3
0 ft
Burn Boss Discretion
Yes
4-7
0 ft
Burn Boss Discretion
Yes
8-12
10 ft
Every three hrs
Yes
31-69
0-3
10 ft
Every three hrs
Yes
4-7
25 ft
Every two hrs
Yes
8-12
50 ft
Every two hrs
No
70+
0-3
50 ft
Continuous
No
4-7
50 ft
Continuous
No
8-12
50 ft
Continuous
No
Patrol frequency is defined as the number of times in a 24 hour period. Once the mop-up distance is
achieved, the Burn Boss has the discretion to re-assess the patrol frequency and the unstaffed option.
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ELEMENT 17: CONTINGENCY PLAN
This contingency plan identifies trigger points or conditions that indicate when additional
resources are needed, additional actions need to be taken, and the response time of other
available resources.
A. Trigger Points
If at any time the Burn Boss feels the project is not meeting, exceeds or threatens to exceed the
holding capabilities of the assigned resources, the additional resources may be utilized. Such events
may include:
•
•
•
Slopovers or spot fires that exceed control capabilities of onsite resources.
Adverse smoke impacts to the town of Hayfork, or Highway 3.
Un-forecast weather for sustained periods of time that would put the prescribed fire out of
prescription.
C. Actions Needed:
In the event of a spot fire or slop-over, holding forces will immediately notify the Holding
Supervisor and/or Burn Boss with a size-up, including an assessment of additional resources
needed. The nearest resource to the spot will assume command of containment efforts until
relieved by the Holding Supervisor, Burn Boss, or other more qualified resource. The Burn
Boss, Holding Supervisor, and Firing Boss will evaluate spotting activity to determine whether
ignition techniques can be adjusted or if environmental conditions are becoming unfavorable to
proceed. If mitigation efforts are less than effective and spotting and or slop-overs begin to
become problematic, ignition operations will be limited to those necessary to maintain control of
the fire and operations will concentrate on holding and improving lines and mopping up
perimeters.
In the event that spot fires or slop-overs cannot be controlled by on-site resources, or fire activity
exceeds the capability of onsite and additional resources, the Burn Boss will convert the
prescribed fire to wildfire status per Element 18 below. Activation of any portion of the
additional resources does not require declaring the project an escaped wildfire.
3. Additional Resources and Maximum Response Time(s):
The Burn Boss will ensure that appropriate additional resources are available during active
ignition and as needed to bring the burn into the mop-up and patrol parameters outlined in the
mop-up and patrol plan in Element 16. These resources will be contacted prior to implementation
and designated as available on the IAP. The following types of resources are typically available
locally:
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Additional Resources Location
Dozer
Resource Type
Medium Dozer
Response Time
On site. , (Available for
immediate use on private
property, Will use at Burn
Boss discretion)
Hayfork
Hayfork
Weaverville
Weaverville
Weaverville
Type II Engine
Type III Engine
Type VI Engine
Type III Engine
Handcrew, Any type
30 Min
30 Min
1 Hour
1 Hour
1 ½ Hours
B. Criteria and Time Frame for Notifying Agency Administrator for Contingency Actions:
In the event of contingency actions, the agency administrators (SIFC, Norcal FMO, and
Redding Field Office Mgr) will be notified as soon as is practical.
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ELEMENT 18: WILDFIRE CONVERSION
A. Wildfire Declared By: Burn Boss
A. IC Assignment: : Should the burn become a wildfire, the Burn Boss will assume the role of
Incident Commander until the on duty Cal Fire Battalion Chief closest to the burn unit is contacted
and on scene. The Burn Boss will coordinate with the incoming incident commander on the best use
of the burn organization resources and a strategy to secure and mop up the original control lines of
the prescribed fire.
B. Notifications and Required BLM Action: The following actions will be taken by designated
staff on all BLM prescribed fires that escape and are declared wildland fires.
a. The BLM Agency Administrator responsible for the area will be notified (by RXB or
FMO).
b. Take prompt and reasonable action to control and suppress the fire (IC). This should
include development of a WFDSS (FMO, IC, and Agency Administrator) to
determine the appropriate suppression action.
c. Notify any other Agency Administrators and/or landowners who may be affected
(FMO, Resource Advisor, Dispatch). Coordinate suppression actions with the other
affected parties (IC, FMO).
d. Document the time and environmental conditions that existed when the escape
occurred (RXB, RXI, Holding Specialist, and FEMO).
e. Document the incident, including all actions prior to and after the escape.
B. Extended Attack Actions and Opportunities to Aid in Fire Suppression: Potential
secondary control lines are preplanned and can be found on the Project/Contingency map.
For all but three of the units Big Creek, (year round creek), and Big Creek Road, a paved
County Road make a great secondary control line for the East side of the project. To the
North of the project there is a firebreak that was constructed with dozers during the 2008
wildfires. To the South of the project State Highway 3 and Hayfork Creek serve as secondary
control lines and to the East of the project Duncan creek is available. Numerous water
sources for filling Engines/Water Tenders are identified on the Project/Contingency map
along with Ewing Reservoir which is available for a Helicopter dip site if needed.
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ELEMENT 19: SMOKE MANAGEMENT AND AIR QUALITY
A. Compliance: Must burn on approved burn days determined by North Coast Unified Air
Quality Management District (AQMD). Contact AQMD (707-443-3093) the day before or
morning of burn to obtain a smoke authorization number. See table 9.C for Burn Day
Notifications.
B. Permits to be Obtained: Burn Registration/Smoke Management Plan 2007-North Coast
Unified Air Quality Management District. See Appendix F for Smoke Management Plan and
Burn registration.
C. Smoke Sensitive Receptors: The town of Hayfork is located within 1/2 mile of the project
site. Highway 3 may also become impacted .See Smoke map in the Smoke Management
Plan, Appendix F
D. Potential Impacted Areas: The town of Hayfork is located within 1/2 mile of the project
site. Highway 3 may also become impacted .See Smoke map in the Smoke Management
Plan, Appendix F
E. Mitigation Strategies and Techniques to Reduce Smoke Impacts: The Burn Boss, or
designee, will monitor smoke dispersal and visibility along roads within and adjacent to the
treatment area during the operation. If smoke conditions become unacceptable, measures
such as changing ignition pattern or suspending ignition may occur to mitigate concerns. If
smoke conditions become unacceptable, contingency actions can range from limiting or
halting ignitions, other than ignitions needed to maintain control of the fire, to allowing
previously ignited material to burn out until favorable conditions develop, to halting all
ignitions and actively mopping up previously ignited areas. The project Burn Boss has the
responsibility to assess the situation and respond appropriately.
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ELEMENT 20: MONITORING
A. Fuels Information Required and Procedures: Monitor 1 and 10 hour fuel moistures
throughout the day, On site observations, RAWS and spot weather forecast may all be
utilized. Frequency will be determined by current and predicted on site weather.
B. Weather Monitoring (Forecasted and Observed) Required and Procedures: Monitor
spot weather forecasts, general forecasts, onsite weather observations and all fire
behavior related weather elements throughout each day of the burn. Collect information
and file it into the burn plan folder after each day of the project.
C. Fire Behavior Monitoring Required and Procedures: Documentation procedures
contained in the Interagency Fire Use Module Field Guide may be utilized.
D. Monitoring Required To Ensure That Prescribed Fire Plan Objectives Are Met:
Visually check to see that fine fuels and shrubs have been consumed in random 1/20th
acre, 1 plot per 25 acres burned. Data will be recorded on appropriate forms and included
in the project file.
E. Smoke Dispersal Monitoring Required and Procedures: Burn Boss or designee will monitor
smoke as needed. Specific concerns may be found in the Smoke Management Plan, Appendix F.
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ELEMENT 21: POST-BURN ACTIVITIES
•
•
•
•
Post-Burn Activities That Must Be Completed: Burn Boss will conduct an After
Action Review with all assigned personnel after each operational period.
Weather monitor will submit on-site weather observations to Burn Boss for inclusion
in documentation
The Burn Boss will collect and compile the following documentation in the project
folder, IAP, any unit logs, On site weather observations, Spot weather forecast.
WRTC Staff will follow up with Big Creek ranch owner and NRCS staff to assess
potential areas for reseeding with native grasses.
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APPENDICES
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Maps: Vicinity and Project
Technical Review Checklist
Complexity Analysis
Agency Specific Job Hazard Analysis
Fire Behavior Modeling Documentation
Smoke Management Plan
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A: MAPS
1. Vicinity Map/Project Map
The Project/Contingency map will be printed in two different sizes. Burn Boss will be
provided with a poster size map for briefings and an 11”x17” map will be included in the
IAP for assigned resources.
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2. Unit Map: This map is the typical operational map that will be given to all resources on
the prescribed fire, on the back side of this map will be the contingency map specific for
that unit. Due to the large volume of all the maps the rest of the unit maps are not
included in electronic version of the burn plan.
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B: TECHNICAL REVIEWER CHECKLIST
PRESCRIBED FIRE PLAN ELEMENTS:
S /U
S
S
S
5.
6.
Signature page
GO/NO-GO Checklists
Complexity Analysis Summary
Description of the Prescribed Fire
Area
Objectives
Funding
7.
Prescription
S
1.
2.
3.
4.
S
S
S
Scheduling
Pre-burn Considerations and
Weather
10. Briefing
S
11. Organization and Equipment
S
12. Communication
S
13. Public and Personnel Safety, Medical
S
14. Test Fire
S
15. Ignition Plan
S
16. Holding Plan
S
17. Contingency Plan
S
18. Wildfire Conversion
S
19. Smoke Management and Air Quality
S
20. Monitoring
S
21. Post-burn Activities
S
Appendix A: Maps
S
Appendix C: Complexity Analysis
Appendix D: Agency specific job hazard
analysis
Appendix E: Fire Prediction Modeling
Runs or Empirical Evidence
Other
S
8.
9.
S = Satisfactory
COMMENTS
S
S
S
S
U = Unsatisfactory
Recommended for Approval: ___X___
Not Recommended for Approval: _________
Jeremy Bailey__
RXB2 Qualified
January 27, 2012
Technical Reviewer
Qualification and currency (Y/N)
Date
Approval is recommended subject to the completion of all requirements listed in the
comments section, or on the Prescribed Fire Plan.
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C: COMPLEXITY ANALYSIS
Prescribed Fire Complexity Rating System Guide Worksheet
Instructions: This worksheet is designed to use with the Prescribed Fire Complexity Rating descriptors on
Page 6.
Project Name Big Creek Prescribed Fire
Number
Complexity elements:
1. Potential for Escape
Risk
PRELIMINARY RATING:
LOW MODERATE HIGH
FINAL RATING:
LOW MODERATE HIGH
POTENTIAL
CONSEQUENCES
PRELIMINARY RATING:
Rationale
Some spot fires may go undetected and some residual may create flare ups
in subsequent days.
Change because this plan determines expectations of patrol and mop-up
though some spot fires may occur these would be readily detected and
controlled by a modest holding force. Some residual fire may occur beyond
the ignition day; however it would be limited to interior burning in single
downed logs or stumps. POI prescribed to be below 50%
Rationale
An escape would result in little or no damage to surrounding vegetation,
however homes are nearby, there is a possibility of damage if fire escapes.
LOW MODERATE HIGH
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Holding operations may require personnel to have certain qualifications.
Unplanned fire behavior or sudden changes in weather may create
hazardous conditions. Firefighters not familiar with local conditions are at
risk.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Low Moderate High
Remains the same. Holding operations will be supervised at the Single
Resource Boss level Except for one small section of handline, the burn area
is easily accessible to the holding resources. Weather conditions chosen for
the prescription are normal for the area. Key personnel are available
locally. Holding assignments for specific units adjacent to structures will
receive priority placement of holding resources.
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2. The Number and Dependency of Activities
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Several activities depend on successful achievement of previous or
concurrent actions.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Coordination problems could result in an increased risk of escape.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Coordination between firefighters will require a moderate skill
level. Good communication is required for successful project
completion.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Low Moderate High
Local Prescribed fire managers have a good network of
communication and are accustomed to working together. WRTC
Staff available to assist Burn Boss in Coordination. A prescribed
Fire Manager may be assigned as needed. Rating has been
mitigated to Low.
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3. Off-Site Values
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
More than one critical protection area has been identified. There
are a few residences adjacent to the project that would be at
moderate risk in the event of an escape.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Low Moderate High
Holding personnel will be assigned in the area of any structures
Burn prescription parameters and firing patterns greatly decrease
the risk of escape. Mitigated to moderate.
Potential Consequences
Preliminary Rating:
Expected fire behavior could cause limited serious consequences
to residences
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no Change
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Coordination between holding and ignition teams will be required,
especially at the critical holding points. Patrols will be assigned.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
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4. On-Site Values
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
On site values are considered low or minimal.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, No Change
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Implementation problems will cause no damage or adversely affect
on-site resource values.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, No Change
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
No special skills required
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
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5. Fire Behavior
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Fuels vary moderately within the unit with three primary fuel
models. Expected fire behavior is Low to moderate in both flame
length and rates of spread. Medium loadings and a limited amount
of high concentrations are present. Perimeters are along natural
barriers and, or adjacent to previous treated areas ensuring
decreased fire behavior along perimeters.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Fire behavior outside of the primary unit boundary could be a bit
higher that experienced within the unit. An “allowable area”,
(MMA) has not been identified.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Low Moderate High
While burning in prescription it is very unlikely that the fire would
cross any of the control lines, use of an MMA would not be
appropriate as some of the burn units are up against other private
property. Holding forces would be able to deal with any slop overs
that may occur as part of their routine duties. Element is mitigated
to a Moderate.
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
Fire behavior is such that holding resources should be able to use
direct tactics to control spot fires and slopovers, these tactics are
considered routine.
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
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6. Management Organization
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Primary prescribed fire positions will be Staffed, however under
the Cool Prescription Burn Boss may fill Holding, and Ignitions.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
With the required organization and supervision, communication
problems are expected to be manageable.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Primary positions can be filled by local personnel. No special
supervision is required. Any personnel coming from outside of the
local area would be familiar with fuels and associated fire
behavior; RXB2 will be utilized.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
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7. Public and Political Interest
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
This burn is visible to the public and there will be interest from the
media as well
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Unexpected or adverse events would attract public, political, or
media attention and may affect further project implementation
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
Project will receive special attention from County Supervisor
Special media releases will happen, WRTC Staff will handle Public
Information Concerns as this is within the scope of their daily duties.
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
8. Fire Treatment Objectives
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
The desired fire behavior is easily created, managed and monitored.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
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Preliminary Rating:
Multiple opportunities exist to meet objectives. Other management
activities are not dependent on completion of project.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Limited pre-burn monitoring is needed with few restrictions on
techniques.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
9. Constraints
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
A few constraints related to access to a portion of a unit where
handline exist. The specific unit that has the access difficulties will
be worked when access is assured, 7 to 10 days of dry weather will
dry out the access road sufficiently.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Some burn windows may be unavailable due to prescription, air
quality and resource availability alignment.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
There may be some difficulty in completing this project in the
allotted time, an extension may be necessary.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
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10. Safety
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
Obviously safety briefings will be used to raise the awareness of
prescribed fire practioners assigned to this project. The associated
hazards are common to the prescribed fire/Wildland fire workplace
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Moderate potential for serious accidents/injuries to fire fighters or
the public exists. More specifically, considering the possibility of
motor vehicle accidents, smoke issues, ignition/holding mishaps,
unexpected wind shifts, insect/snake bites, etc. Effective
communications will be mandatory to minimize accident
probabilities.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
Most safety concerns can be mitigated. With special attention to
fire fundamentals and LCES. The prescribed fire plan has elements
built into it that provide for protection of public health and safety..
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
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11. Ignition Procedures/Methods
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
Firing sequence and timing are somewhat critical to meet safety
objectives. Most of the project area is visible to Ignition
Specialist and Burn Boss
Final Rating:
Same, No change
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Firing methods and procedures must be coordinated to provide for
firefighter safety, to reduce the risk of fire escaping the unit, and to
reduce the risk of other unexpected/adverse events. Opportunities
are generally available for remedial actions or corrections.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, No change
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
Firing procedures are simple and the ignition teams are small. The
team should be able to meet project objectives and manage any
safety concerns with appropriate supervision.
Final Rating:
Same, No change
Low Moderate High
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12. Interagency Coordination
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
This project involves another land management agency, and
private land, The completion of certain units are dependent on
inter-agency coordination.
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
A lack of interagency coordination could cause a delay in project
implementation.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Preliminary Rating:
This project will require a few special agreements with some
attention to certain interagency details expected.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
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13. Project Logistics
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
Assigned resources will be mostly self-sufficient and supplies are
readily available and no transportation or storage needs are
required.
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Any anticipated logistical problems would not increase the risk of
escape or project completion.
Low Moderate High
Preliminary Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Supplies and personnel are readily available, local supervisors
routinely handle their own logistics.
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change.
Low Moderate High
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14. Smoke Management
Risk
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Smoke concerns are moderate and some concerns may require
special mitigation. Smoke amounts and exposure may cause health
and/or safety concerns over a short period of time.
Low Moderate High
Low Moderate High
Road monitoring is included in this plan. Smoke ahead signs will
be posted along public roads. Effective notice to nearby residents
in advance will reduce the likelihood of smoke related complaints.
Potential Consequences
Rationale
Preliminary Rating:
Only minor impacts to isolated residences and remote roads are
expected.
Final Rating:
Low Moderate High
Final Rating:
Same, no change
Low Moderate High
Technical Difficulty
Preliminary Rating:
Low Moderate High
Burn Boss, or designee will monitor the amount of smoke being
produced. If unacceptable Burn Boss will limit burning in this area
to a more favorable wind direction.
Final Rating:
Same, no change
Low Moderate High
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SUMMARY COMPLEXITY RATING
RISK
OVERALL
RATING
MOD
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES
OVERALL
RATING
MOD
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
OVERALL
RATING
MOD
SUMMARY COMPLEXITY RATING
MOD
RATIONALE:
This is a Moderate complexity prescribed fire.
One element’s final rating, the potential consequence of structure damage in the event of
an escape, remained high. There are several measures that mitigate this however. The
environmental prescription identifies a probability of ignition below 51%. Also, Big
Creek Ranch is managed with grazing and some historic burning has occurred. Grass
thatch and small branches and pole size tress have been periodically thinned from below.
This effects Behave fire spread model accuracy for grass, 1hr and 10hr fuel models,
resulting in prediction of higher intensities than expected.
Also mitigating escape is the bi-secting roads and dozer lines, these too are not captured
in spread model. Working with the concerns of public and political interests will remain a
priority as the WRTC, through some of its partners has already performed public scoping
and plans to continue public education and outreach regarding the use of prescribed fire.
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Prepared by:
Keith Alvord
Approved by:
, RXB2, WRTC Date: January, 2012
Date:
(Agency Administrator)
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D: AGENCY SPECIFIC JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
BLM RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET
1. Organization and Location
CA360 – Redding Field Office
3. Operation / Task
2. Page
1
4. Date Begin: 5. Date End:
of
3
6. Date Prepared
9/27/09
Broadcast Burn
7. Prepared by: (Name / Duty Position)
8. Identified
Hazards
(Be Specific)
Lack of
Experience
Lack of
Communications
Injuries, Falls and
Burns.
9. Assess the
Hazards: Initial Risk
(May Be filled in By
Hand)
L
M
X
H
E
10. Developed
Control Measures
for Identified
Hazards:
(Specific
measures taken
to reduce the
probability of a
hazard)
11. Make Risk
12. How to Implement the
Decisions: Remaining Controls: (May Be Filled in By
Risk: (May Be Filled Hand)
in By Hand)
(Be Specific)
L
Qualifications for
Assigned Position
and Supervision
for trainees
X
X
Briefing/Tailgate
Safety & Health
Sessions/Radio
Check
X
X
Protective
Clothing and
Equipment
X
14. Remaining Risk Level After Control
Measures Are Implemented: (CIRCLE
HIGHEST REMAINING RISK LEVEL)
M
H
E
13. Supervisors
and Evaluation
by: (Continuous Leader
and Buddy
Checks).
(Be Specific)
(Be Specific)
Employees shall meet age,
health, physical & qualifications
requirements established for
regular firefighting duties.
Trainees will have designated,
qualified trainer available
continuously through operations.
Provide briefings and safety
sessions and document them.
Clarify firing order, organization
responsibilities, hazards, and
expected fire behavior. Perform
radio check as portion of briefing.
Wear approved PPE. Keep
sleeves rolled down. Avoid
undergarments and socks made
of 100% or higher polyester,
nylon or acrylic. Wear leather
lace type boots, 8” top. Carry
drinking water and shelter
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
(Line
Supervisor)
(Branch
Chief)
(District
Manager
EXTREMELY
HIGH
(Must be State
Director/Associate)
15. RISK DECISION AUTHORITY:(Approval/Authority Signature Block) (If Initial Risk Level is Medium,
High or Extremely High, Brief Risk Decision Authority at that level on Controls and Control Measures used to reduce
risks)
(Note: if the person preparing the form signs this block, the signature indicates only that the appropriate risk decision authority was
notified of the initial risk level, control measures taken and appropriate resources requested; and that the risk was accepted by the
decision authority.)
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8. Identified
Hazards
9. Assess the
Hazards: Initial
Risk (May Be filled
in By Hand)
(Be Specific)
L
Cut banks,
Snags, Bees,
Snakes, Smoke,
Rolling Debris.
Always be aware of
your surroundings
(Situational
Awareness)
X
9. Assess the
Hazards: Initial Risk
(May Be filled in By
Hand)
L
M
X
(Be Specific)
Scout out project
area and flag
hazards and
develop and
maintain LCES.
X
Smoke, burns,
falls, back
injuries, bees,
snakes, poison
oak, snags,
rolling debris,
heat stress,
dehydration, eye
injuries
Workplace
E
X
Hand Tools /
Pitch Forks
(Be Specific)
H
X
Burns, Spills,
Fuel Saturated
Clothing,
Improper labeling,
Explosive
8. Identified
Hazards
M
10. Developed
Control Measures
for Identified
Hazards: (Specific
measures taken to
reduce the
probability of a
hazard)
H
E
11. Make Risk
12. How to Implement the Controls: (May
Decisions:
Be Filled in By Hand)
Remaining Risk:
(May Be Filled in
By Hand)
L M
H
13.
Supervisors
and
Evaluation by:
(Continuous
Leader
Checks,
Buddy
System, etc.)
(Be Specific)
E
(Be
Specific)
Always have an escape route. Maintain
LCES. Follow standard fire orders and
watch out situations. Maintain
communication with other lighters and RX
fire ignition specialist. Hand held radios shall
be provided to all ignition teams.
X
Lighters shall be trained in the use of drip
torches. Do not fill torches near ignition
sources. Do not spill burn mix on clothing.
Be alert to foreign objects dumped in burn
pile. Transport fuel in approved labeled
containers secured in vehicle. No smoking
within 25 ft. of mixing and filling areas. Do
not fill or mix in pick ups with bed liners.
Avoid use of cellular phones around area.
Avoid fuel contact with bare hands, clothing
and boots. Provide pour spouts. Follow
recommended fuel mix ratio.
X
X
Carry hand tools
with pointed edge
down. Never leave
tools lying where no
one can see them.
Ensure that tools remain in safe condition
through periodic inspection. Monitor
employee performance periodically to
ensure proper methods are used. Handles
must be free of splinters, splits, and cracks.
Follow any hazards
covered in morning
briefing.
Wear PPE. Protective clothing and
equipment shall be the same as required for
firefighting. LCES, Follow standard fire
orders and watch out situations. Receive
briefing from holding and mop up boss.
Identify and mark hazards in the area. Use
warning lights and provide traffic control on
roadways during smoky and night
operations. Maintaining a high level of
aerobic fitness is one of the best ways to
protect yourself against heat stress. Drink
lots of fluids before, during and after work.
Rotate crews. Set a reasonable work pace
and allow adequate rest breaks while on the
project.
10. Developed Control
Measures for Identified
Hazards: (Specific
measures taken to
reduce the probability
of a hazard)
11. Make Risk
Decisions:
Remaining Risk:
(May Be Filled in
By Hand)
(Be Specific)
L
Follow the office
related no harassment
policy. If any problems
arise, talk about them
X
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M
H
E
12. How to Implement the Controls:
(May Be Filled in By Hand)
(Be Specific)
13. Supervisors
and Evaluation
by: (Continuous
Leader Checks,
Buddy System,
etc.)
(Be Specific)
Violence occurs at different levels of
intensity, and usually increases over
time. In order to prevent violence from
escalating, employees and supervisors
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environment, recognize the signs of
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E: FIRE BEHAVIOR MODELING DOCUMENTATION
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Timber Warm Head Fire
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 16:29:31
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SPOT, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
tl3
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 75
Torching Tree Height
ft 60
Spot Tree Species
D.B.H.
PSEMEN
in 28
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,9,11,13,15
10-h Moisture
% 7
100-h Moisture
% 9
Live Herbaceous Moisture
%
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.3
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 75
Terrain
Slope Steepness
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% 30
61
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 40
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
mi .25
Spotting Source Location
MW
Fire
Number of Torching Trees
1
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are only for the direction of maximum spread [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (maximum) (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.4
0.7
1.2
1.7
2.3
9
0.4
0.7
1.1
1.6
2.1
11
0.4
0.6
1.0
1.4
1.9
13
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.3
1.8
15
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.2
1.6
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
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Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.0
1.2
9
0.5
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.1
11
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.9
1.1
13
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.0
15
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
9
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
11
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
13
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
15
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
Results for: Spot Dist from Torching Trees (mi)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
9
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
11
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
13
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
15
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
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Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
2
1
1
1
1
9
1
1
1
1
1
11
1
1
1
1
1
13
1
1
1
1
1
15
1
1
1
1
1
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
48
48
48
48
48
9
36
36
36
36
36
11
26
26
26
26
26
13
19
19
19
19
19
15
14
14
14
14
14
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BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Timber Cool Head Fire
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 20:44:04
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SPOT, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
tl3
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 80
Torching Tree Height
ft 60
Spot Tree Species
D.B.H.
PSEMEN
in 28
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
% 9
100-h Moisture
% 25
Live Herbaceous Moisture
%
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20,25
0.3
Air Temperature
oF 69
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 75
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 40
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
mi 0.75
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Spotting Source Location
MW
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
deg 0
Number of Torching Trees
1
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.4 0.6 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.3
11
0.4 0.6 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.2
12
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.4 1.8 2.0
13
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.3 1.7 1.9
14
0.3 0.5 0.8 1.2 1.6 1.7
15
0.3 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.4 1.4
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
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1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.1
11
0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1
12
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.1
13
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.0
14
0.4 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9
15
0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9 0.9
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
11
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
12
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
13
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
14
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
15
0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Results for: Spot Dist from Torching Trees (mi)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
11
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
12
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
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13
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
14
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
15
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
1
1
1
1
1
0
11
1
1
1
1
1
0
12
1
1
1
1
0
0
13
1
1
1
0
0
0
14
1
1
0
0
0
0
15
1
1
0
0
0
0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10 15 20 25
10
28 28 28 28 28 28
11
24 24 24 24 24 24
12
21 21 21 21 21 21
13
17 17 17 17 17 17
14
15 15 15 15 15 15
15
12 12 12 12 12 12
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BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Timber Warm Backing
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 20:57:54
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
tl3
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,9,11,13,15
10-h Moisture
% 6
100-h Moisture
% 10
Live Herbaceous Moisture
%
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.3
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 75
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
Elapsed Time
deg 180
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
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Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
9
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
11
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
13
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
15
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
9
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
11
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
13
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
15
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
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1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
9
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
11
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
1
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
48
48
48
48
48
9
36
36
36
36
36
11
26
26
26
26
26
13
19
19
19
19
19
15
14
14
14
14
14
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End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Timber Cool Backing Fire
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 11:56:53
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SPOT, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
tl3
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 80
Torching Tree Height
ft 60
Spot Tree Species
D.B.H.
PSEMEN
in 28
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
% 9
100-h Moisture
% 25
Live Herbaceous Moisture
%
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20,25
0.3
Air Temperature
oF 69
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 75
Terrain
Slope Steepness
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
% 30
72
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 40
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
mi 0.75
Spotting Source Location
MW
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
deg 180
Number of Torching Trees
1
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
11
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
12
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
13
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
14
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
15
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
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Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
11
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
12
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
13
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
14
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
15
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
11
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
12
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
13
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
14
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Spot Dist from Torching Trees (mi)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
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11
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
12
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
13
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
14
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
15
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10 15 20 25
10
28 28 28 28 28 28
11
24 24 24 24 24 24
12
21 21 21 21 21 21
13
17 17 17 17 17 17
14
15 15 15 15 15 15
15
12 12 12 12 12 12
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End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Timber Warm Flanking
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 21:00:59
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
tl3
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,9,11,13,15
10-h Moisture
% 6
100-h Moisture
% 10
Live Herbaceous Moisture
%
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.3
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 75
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
Elapsed Time
deg 090
h 0.1
Notes
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
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Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
9
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
11
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
13
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
15
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.4
9
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
11
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
13
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
15
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
9
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
11
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
1
0
0
0
0
9
1
0
0
0
0
11
1
0
0
0
0
13
1
0
0
0
0
15
1
0
0
0
0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
48
48
48
48
48
9
36
36
36
36
36
11
26
26
26
26
26
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13
19
19
19
19
19
15
14
14
14
14
14
End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Timber Cool Flanking Fire
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 20:52:23
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SPOT, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
tl3
Fuel Model
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 80
Torching Tree Height
ft 60
Spot Tree Species
D.B.H.
PSEMEN
in 28
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
% 9
100-h Moisture
% 25
Live Herbaceous Moisture
%
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20,25
0.3
79
Air Temperature
oF 69
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 75
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 40
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
mi 0.75
Spotting Source Location
MW
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
deg 090
Number of Torching Trees
1
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
11
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
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12
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
13
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
14
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
15
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
11
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
12
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
13
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
14
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
15
0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
11
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
12
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
13
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
14
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Spot Dist from Torching Trees (mi)
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1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
11
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
12
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
13
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
14
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
15
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4
Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
1
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10 15 20 25
10
28 28 28 28 28 28
11
24 24 24 24 24 24
12
21 21 21 21 21 21
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13
17 17 17 17 17 17
14
15 15 15 15 15 15
15
12 12 12 12 12 12
End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Grass Warm Flanking
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 14:52:48
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
gr2
Fuel Model
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,8,9,10,11,12
10-h Moisture
%
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 53
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 0
Terrain
Slope Steepness
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
% 10
83
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
deg 90
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
1.4
2.9
3.8
4.1
4.3
8
1.3
2.8
3.7
4.0
4.1
9
1.2
2.7
3.5
3.8
3.9
10
1.2
2.5
3.3
3.6
3.7
11
1.1
2.3
3.0
3.2
3.3
12
0.9
2.0
2.5
2.8
2.9
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
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%
0
5
10
15
20
7
1.0
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.7
8
1.0
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.7
9
1.0
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.6
10
0.9
1.3
1.5
1.5
1.6
11
0.8
1.2
1.4
1.4
1.4
12
0.7
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.3
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.4
8
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.4
9
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
10
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
11
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
12
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
51
51
51
51
51
8
44
44
44
44
44
9
38
38
38
38
38
10
33
33
33
33
33
11
29
29
29
29
29
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12
25
25
25
25
25
End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Grass Cool Flanking
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 15:09:06
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
gr2
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
%
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 53
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
Air Temperature
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mi/h 0,5,10,15,20,25
0.4
oF 69
86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 0
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 10
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
deg 90
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
1.2 2.5 3.3 3.6 3.7 3.7
11
1.1 2.3 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.3
12
0.9 2.0 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.9
13
0.7 1.6 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3
14
0.3 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
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1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.9 1.3 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6
11
0.8 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4
12
0.7 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3
13
0.6 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
14
0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.1 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4
11
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
12
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
13
0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
14
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10 15 20 25
10
30 30 30 30 30 30
11
26 26 26 26 26 26
12
22 22 22 22 22 22
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13
19 19 19 19 19 19
14
16 16 16 16 16 16
15
14 14 14 14 14 14
End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Grass warm backing
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 09:15:35
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
gr2
Fuel Model
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,9,11,13,15
10-h Moisture
%
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 53
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.3
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 0
Terrain
Slope Steepness
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% 10
89
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
deg 180
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
1.0
1.5
1.9
2.1
2.2
9
0.9
1.4
1.7
1.9
2.0
11
0.8
1.2
1.5
1.6
1.7
13
0.5
0.8
1.0
1.1
1.2
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
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7
0.9
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.3
9
0.8
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.2
11
0.7
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
13
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
9
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
11
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
13
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
51
51
51
51
51
9
38
38
38
38
38
11
29
29
29
29
29
13
21
21
21
21
21
15
15
15
15
15
15
End
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BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Grass Cool Backing
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 at 13:17:54
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
gr2
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
%
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 75
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20,25
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 69
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 0
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 10
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
Elapsed Time
deg 180
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
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Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.5 0.9 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2
11
0.4 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0
12
0.2 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
13
0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
14
0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.6 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
11
0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
12
0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
13
0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
14
0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
11
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
12
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
13
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
14
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10 15 20 25
10
30 30 30 30 30 30
11
26 26 26 26 26 26
12
22 22 22 22 22 22
13
19 19 19 19 19 19
14
16 16 16 16 16 16
15
14 14 14 14 14 14
End
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BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Grass Warm Head
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 at 13:28:39
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SPOT, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
gr2
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 0
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,8,9,10,11,12
10-h Moisture
%
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 53
Live Woody Moisture
%
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 0
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 10
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 40
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
mi 0.5
Spotting Source Location
VB
Fire
Elapsed Time
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h 0.1
95
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are only for the direction of maximum spread [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (maximum) (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
2.1 11.8 28.8 50.2 75.2
8
2.0 11.4 27.7 48.3 72.4
9
1.9 10.9 26.4 46.1 69.1
10
1.8 10.2 24.8 43.2 64.7
11
1.6
9.2
22.4 39.2 58.7
12
1.4
8.0
19.3 33.7 50.5
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
1.3
2.8
4.2
5.4
6.5
8
1.2
2.7
4.1
5.3
6.3
9
1.2
2.6
3.9
5.1
6.1
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10
1.1
2.5
3.7
4.8
5.8
11
1.0
2.3
3.4
4.4
5.3
12
0.9
2.0
3.0
3.9
4.7
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.2
1.2
2.9
5.0
7.5
8
0.2
1.1
2.8
4.8
7.2
9
0.2
1.1
2.6
4.6
6.9
10
0.2
1.0
2.5
4.3
6.5
11
0.2
0.9
2.2
3.9
5.9
12
0.1
0.8
1.9
3.4
5.1
Results for: Spot Dist from a Wind Driven Surface Fire (mi)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.3
8
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.3
9
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
10
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
11
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
12
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
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Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
51
51
51
51
51
8
44
44
44
44
44
9
38
38
38
38
38
10
33
33
33
33
33
11
29
29
29
29
29
12
25
25
25
25
25
End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Grass Cool Head
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 at 13:23:02
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SPOT, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
gr2
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 0
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
%
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 75
Live Woody Moisture
%
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Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20,25
Wind Adjustment Factor
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 69
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 0
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 10
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 20
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
mi .5
Spotting Source Location
MW
Fire
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are only for the direction of maximum spread [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (maximum) (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
1.1 6.4 15.6 27.3 40.9 53.8
11
0.9 5.2 12.8 22.3 33.2 33.2
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12
0.5 2.7
6.5
6.7
6.7
6.7
13
0.4 2.0
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
14
0.2 1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
15
0.0 0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.9 1.9 2.9 3.8 4.5 5.1
11
0.7 1.6 2.4 3.1 3.8 3.8
12
0.4 0.9 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
13
0.3 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
14
0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.1 0.6 1.6 2.7 4.1 5.4
11
0.1 0.5 1.3 2.2 3.3 3.3
12
0.0 0.3 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
13
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
14
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Spot Dist from a Wind Driven Surface Fire (mi)
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1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3
11
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3
12
0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
13
0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
14
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10 15 20 25
10
30 30 30 30 30 30
11
26 26 26 26 26 26
12
22 22 22 22 22 22
13
19 19 19 19 19 19
14
16 16 16 16 16 16
15
14 14 14 14 14 14
End
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
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BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Oak Woodland Grass/Shrub Warm Flanking
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 15:42:29
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
gs2
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,8,9,10,11,12,13
10-h Moisture
% 6
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 53
Live Woody Moisture
% 70
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 35
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 10
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
Elapsed Time
deg 90
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
102
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
1.1
2.1
2.7
2.9
3.0
8
1.0
2.0
2.6
2.8
2.9
9
1.0
2.0
2.5
2.8
2.8
10
1.0
1.9
2.4
2.6
2.7
11
0.8
1.5
2.0
2.2
2.2
12
0.3
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
13
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.7
0.7
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
1.2
1.7
1.9
2.0
2.0
8
1.2
1.7
1.9
1.9
2.0
9
1.2
1.6
1.8
1.9
1.9
10
1.1
1.5
1.7
1.8
1.8
11
1.0
1.3
1.5
1.5
1.5
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12
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
13
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.6
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
8
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
9
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
10
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.3
11
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
12
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
13
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
49
49
49
49
49
8
43
43
43
43
43
9
37
37
37
37
37
10
32
32
32
32
32
11
28
28
28
28
28
12
24
24
24
24
24
13
20
20
20
20
20
End
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BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Oak Woodland Grass/Shrub Cool Flanking
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 15:55:36
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
gs2
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
% 10
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 53
Live Woody Moisture
% 70
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 69
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 35
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 10
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
Elapsed Time
deg 90
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
105
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
10
0.9
1.7
2.2
2.4
2.5
11
0.5
1.0
1.3
1.4
1.4
12
0.3
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.9
13
0.3
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.7
14
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.4
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
10
1.1
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.7
11
0.6
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
12
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
13
0.3
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
14
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
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Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
10
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.3
11
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
12
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
13
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
14
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
10
29
29
29
29
29
11
25
25
25
25
25
12
22
22
22
22
22
13
18
18
18
18
18
14
15
15
15
15
15
15
13
13
13
13
13
End
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BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Oak Woodland Grass/Shrub Warm Backing
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 09:33:18
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
gs2
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,8,10,12,15
10-h Moisture
% 6
100-h Moisture
% 9
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 30
Live Woody Moisture
% 74
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,4,9,14,20
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 50
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
Elapsed Time
deg 180
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
108
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
4
9
14
20
7
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.6
1.6
8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.5
1.6
10
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.4
1.4
12
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.0
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
4
9
14
20
7
1.2
1.4
1.5
1.5
1.5
8
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.5
10
1.1
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.4
12
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
15
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
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1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
4
9
14
20
7
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
8
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
10
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
12
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
15
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
4
9
14
20
7
49
49
49
49
49
8
42
42
42
42
42
10
32
32
32
32
32
12
23
23
23
23
23
15
14
14
14
14
14
End
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BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Oak Woodland Grass/Shrub Cool Backing
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 at 13:40:14
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
GS2
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
% 9
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 53
Live Woody Moisture
% 74
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20,25
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 69
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 50
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Fire
Spread Direction (from upslope)
Elapsed Time
deg 180
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
111
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are for the specified spread directions [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the
direction of the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind and spread directions are degrees clockwise from upslope
[SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.8 1.0 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
11
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
12
0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5
13
0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4
14
0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
11
0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
12
0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
13
0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
14
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
11
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
12
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
13
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
14
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
3
2
1
1
0
0
11
1
1
0
0
0
0
12
1
0
0
0
0
0
13
1
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10 15 20 25
10
29 29 29 29 29 29
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11
25 25 25 25 25 25
12
21 21 21 21 21 21
13
18 18 18 18 18 18
14
15 15 15 15 15 15
15
13 13 13 13 13 13
End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Oak Woodland/Grass/Shrub Warm Head
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 at 13:51:17
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SPOT, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
Fuel Model
GS2
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 30
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7,8,9,10,11,12
10-h Moisture
% 6
100-h Moisture
% 9
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 30
Live Woody Moisture
% 74
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 50
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
114
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 40
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
Spotting Source Location
mi .5
MW
Fire
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are only for the direction of maximum spread
[SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the
direction of the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (maximum) (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
5.1 12.1 24.4 39.9 58.0
8
5.0 11.8 23.7 38.8 56.4
9
4.8 11.5 23.0 37.7 54.8
10
4.7 11.0 22.1 36.2 52.7
11
4.3 10.2 20.5 33.6 48.8
12
3.3
7.8
15.7 25.8 37.5
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
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Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
2.6
3.8
5.3
6.6
7.8
8
2.5
3.7
5.1
6.5
7.7
9
2.5
3.6
5.0
6.3
7.5
10
2.4
3.5
4.9
6.1
7.3
11
2.2
3.3
4.6
5.7
6.8
12
1.8
2.6
3.6
4.5
5.3
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.5
1.2
2.4
4.0
5.8
8
0.5
1.2
2.4
3.9
5.6
9
0.5
1.1
2.3
3.8
5.5
10
0.5
1.1
2.2
3.6
5.3
11
0.4
1.0
2.1
3.4
4.9
12
0.3
0.8
1.6
2.6
3.7
Results for: Spot Dist from a Wind Driven Surface Fire (mi)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
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8
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
9
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
10
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
11
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
12
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
15
25
36
45
52
8
14
24
35
43
49
9
14
23
33
41
47
10
13
22
32
39
44
11
12
20
28
34
39
12
8
14
18
21
23
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
7
49
49
49
49
49
8
42
42
42
42
42
9
37
37
37
37
37
10
32
32
32
32
32
11
27
27
27
27
27
12
23
23
23
23
23
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
117
End
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Oak Woodland Grass/Shrub Cool Head
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 at 13:47:19
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, SPOT, SCORCH, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
GS2
Fuel Model
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 30
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 10,11,12,13,14,15
10-h Moisture
% 9
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 53
Live Woody Moisture
% 74
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 0,5,10,15,20,25
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 69
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 50
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 40
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
mi .5
118
Spotting Source Location
MW
Fire
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are only for the direction of maximum spread [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Results for: Surface Rate of Spread (maximum) (ch/h)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
4.0 9.4 18.9 30.9 45.0 60.7
11
2.2 5.3 10.7 17.5 25.4 34.4
12
1.5 3.6
7.2
11.8 14.2 14.2
13
1.2 2.8
5.6
7.8
7.8
7.8
14
0.7 1.7
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
15
0.1 0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Results for: Flame Length (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
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10
2.1 3.1 4.3 5.4 6.4 7.4
11
1.2 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.8 4.4
12
0.9 1.3 1.8 2.2 2.4 2.4
13
0.7 1.0 1.4 1.7 1.7 1.7
14
0.4 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
15
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Results for: Surface Spread Distance (ch)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.4 0.9 1.9 3.1 4.5 6.1
11
0.2 0.5 1.1 1.7 2.5 3.4
12
0.2 0.4 0.7 1.2 1.4 1.4
13
0.1 0.3 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8
14
0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Results for: Spot Dist from a Wind Driven Surface Fire (mi)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3
11
0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2
12
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1
13
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1
14
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
15
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
120
Results for: Scorch Height (ft)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10
15
20
25
10
8
14
19
23
26
28
11
4
6
7
8
8
8
12
2
3
3
3
3
2
13
2
2
2
2
1
1
14
1
1
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
Results for: Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand (%)
1-h
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Moisture
mi/h
%
0
5
10 15 20 25
10
29 29 29 29 29 29
11
25 25 25 25 25 25
12
21 21 21 21 21 21
13
18 18 18 18 18 18
14
15 15 15 15 15 15
15
13 13 13 13 13 13
End
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
121
BehavePlus 5.0.5 (Build 307)
Big Creek Grass/Shrub Warm Escape
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 14:58:42
Input Worksheet
Inputs: SURFACE, CONTAIN, SPOT, IGNITE
Input Variables
Units Input Value(s)
Fuel/Vegetation, Surface/Understory
gs2
Fuel Model
Fuel/Vegetation, Overstory
Downwind Canopy Height
ft 0
Fuel Moisture
1-h Moisture
% 7
10-h Moisture
% 8
100-h Moisture
%
Live Herbaceous Moisture
% 63
Live Woody Moisture
% 80
Weather
20-ft Wind Speed (upslope)
Wind Adjustment Factor
mi/h 17
0.4
Air Temperature
oF 86
Fuel Shading from the Sun
% 35
Terrain
Slope Steepness
% 30
Ridge-to-Valley Elevation Difference
ft 20
Ridge-to-Valley Horizontal Distance
Spotting Source Location
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
mi .5
MW
122
Fire
Elapsed Time
h 0.1
Fire Size at Report
ac 0.1
Suppression
Suppression Tactic
Rear
Line Construction Offset
ch 0
Resource Line Production Rate
ch/h 84
Resource Arrival Time
h 0
Resource Duration
h 2
Notes
Run Option Notes
Maximum reliable effective wind speed limit IS imposed [SURFACE].
Calculations are only for the direction of maximum spread [SURFACE].
Fireline intensity, flame length, and spread distance are always for the direction of
the spread calculations [SURFACE].
Wind is blowing upslope [SURFACE].
Suppression input is for a single resource [CONTAIN]; multiple values can be
entered for any input variable.
Results
Output Variable
Surface Rate of Spread (maximum)
Value Units
39.6 ch/h
Flame Length
6.5 ft
Surface Spread Distance
4.0 ch
Contain Status
Contained
Time from Report
0.9 h
Contained Area
9.5 ac
Appendix B: Prescribed Fire Plan Template
123
Fireline Constructed
78.8 ch
Spot Dist from a Wind Driven Surface Fire
0.3 mi
Probability of Ignition from a Firebrand
49 %
F: Smoke Management Plan
Smoke Management Plan / Burn
Registration
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INSTRUCTIONS
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businesses, or communities must complete the BURN REGISTRATION and
SMOKE MANAGEMENT portion of this document. The application must be signed
by the person responsible for the burn to be considered valid. Attach additional
sheets if necessary, and complete the application in its entirety. Incomplete forms
will be denied.
GENERAL
This application must be submitted to the North Coast Unified A.Q.M.D. office
prior to the day of planned burning. Submittal of an application cannot be
considered as permission to proceed with a burn, nor does submittal of an
application relieve you from complying with any rules or regulations of any other
government agency. A permit to burn is required from a designated agency. Prior
to ignition (if required), a Burn Authorization Number must be obtained from the
Burn Program Manager or Officer of the Day at (707) 443-3093. Any commercial
burning that must take place on a designated NO BURN DAY must obtain a NO
BURN DAY PERMIT from the District. Failure to follow the conditions outlined in
this application, or to obey any District rule or regulation, is a violation and may
result in enforcement action.
Company Name (if applicable): ________WRTC_____
Applicant:__KeithAlvord__________________
Property Owner (print): Scott Muriesen/ BLM Redding District/Trinity County
Water Works
Mailing Address: __PO Box 356____________ City: _ Hayfork _____ Zip
Code: 96041_____
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Phone: (_530_) - __628-4206_____ Cell: (_530)__519___-_9939____ Fax #:
(530) 628-5100_
Signature of Responsible Party: _____Keith Alvord_______ Date:
___12___/__28____/_2011_____
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BURN REGISTRATION
1. Location of Burn: Give the legal description (township, range, sections)
and / or the common address for the burn site.
Center of project is the Headquarters for Big Creek Ranch, Big Creek Road,
Hayfork, CA. Township 31 N, Range 11 W, Section 6
2. Type of Material to be Burned:
Slash X Grasslands
□ Redwood Slash
X Brush
X Mixed Conifer
X Oak Understory
□ Berry
Vines
□ Orchard Prunings
Structure
□ Commercial
□ Vehicle
□ Residential Structure
3. Burning Method:
□ Hand Piles
□ Tractor Piles
X Broadcast
□ Other:
□ Strip Burning
□ Other: ____________________ Pile
Size:_____________________________
4. Projected Tonnage: _1615.2 _ 5. Projected Acreage: 1107
Give an estimate of the total tons of material to be consumed by the burn. Give an
estimate of the total acreage to be burned, or if pile burning, the amount of
acreage the material in the pile came from.
6. Expected Duration of the Fire: □ Hours: 3 to 7 hours per unit.______
□ Days: 1-2 days with some evening residual burning_________________
Give an estimation of how long the fire will be burning, either in hours or days. If
the fire will be burning over the evening hours please indicate this.
7.N..C.U.A.Q.M.D.
Permit
___________________________________________________
#:
Enter the Permit # found on the upper left hand corner of your burn permit.
0-30%
8.SiteElevation:2600_________ Slope Aspect: E,S, W___0-30%_____________
SMOKE MANAGEMENT
METEOROLOGICAL PRESCRIPTION
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(Provide a detailed meteorological prescription that must be met to proceed with
this fire. At a minimum, the prescription shall include acceptable wind direction.
Other considerations may include wind speed, temperature profile, winds aloft,
humidity, temperature, actual and predicted inversions, burn day status and
forecast, precipitation forecast, and any other meteorological condition which
may affect smoke dispersion and/or fire behavior.)
Acceptable Prescription Range
Low
Prescription
Range
High
Prescription
Range
(Desired)
30-69
40-86
74
Relative Humidity
35%-89%
25%-68%
29
Wind Speed (20’)
0-25
0-20
10
Slope
0-30
0-30
0-30
Wind Direction
Any
Any
N-W
1-hr. Fuel Moisture
10-15
7-15
8
10-hr. Fuel Moisture
9-17
6-17
9
100-hr. Fuel Moisture
30
7
10
1000-hr. Fuel Moisture
n/a
n/a
n/a
Temperature
Source of Weather Information: O.N.C.C. Predictive Services, On Site weather
Observations, Hayfork Valley R.A.W.S., NWS Eureka
WHAT CONTINGENCY ACTIONS ARE PLANNED IF SMOKE IMPACTS
OCCUR TO ANY SMOKE
SENSITIVE AREAS?
(Describe what specific actions will be taken if smoke from this fire unexpectedly
impacts smoke sensitive areas. This may include the ability to extinguish the fire
with equipment on hand, or with assistance from a fire protection agency.)
The Burn Boss, or designee, will monitor smoke dispersal and visibility along
roads within and adjacent to the treatment area during the operation. If smoke
conditions become unacceptable, measures such as changing ignition pattern or
suspending ignition will occur to mitigate concerns. If smoke conditions become
unacceptable, contingency actions can range from limiting or halting ignitions,
other than ignitions needed to maintain control of the fire, to allowing previously
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ignited material to burn out until favorable conditions develop, to halting all
ignitions and actively mopping up previously ignited areas. The project Burn
Boss has the responsibility to assess the situation and respond appropriately.
DESCRIBE ALL ACTIONS THAT WILL BE USED TO MINIMIZE SMOKE
EMISSIONS
(Enter what pre-treatment methods (drying times, tarps, stacking methods, etc.)
have been used to minimize smoke emissions and / or reduce fuel loading. Fans
or air blowers may be needed to reduce particulate emissions. Include any
alternatives to burning that have been considered and to what extent they were
used.)
Some areas within the Big Creek Prescribed Fire area have been previously treated by
mastication, machine piling and burning of heavier fuels, in addition some timber and
firewood removal, with subsequent cleanup has occurred. Big Creek Ranch is an active
cattle ranch with a rotational grazing program in operation; subsequently grass loads are
lighter when compared with un-grazed areas. The burn prescription calls for relatively
dry conditions to accomplish the identified objectives, thereby limiting smoke
production.
DESCRIBE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES TO BE USED PRIOR TO
IGNITION
(Describe what notification procedures are to be used to make sure the public is
aware of the planned burn (examples include newspaper / radio announcements,
road signs, flyers / handouts, door-to-door announcements, etc.)
Proposed fall to spring burning activities will be posted in the Trinity Journal
(Weaverville). Signs/flyers will be posted 7 days prior to ignitions at the local
ranger district office, local post office, and local bulletin boards. Burn day
notifications to other agencies will be accomplished by the Trinity County
dispatch office. A list of interested parties for notifications is addressed in the
prescribed fire burn plan. Hayfork High School and Hayfork elementary school
will be notified of this project in advance as well as the day of burning. Both
schools will receive letters explaining our project along with a contact number to
call in the event of any concerns. A public meeting will be held in Hayfork prior
to project implementation. During project implementation a public
information/education post will be established at the Ewing Reservoir recreation
area. A knowledgeable public information officer will be on hand to provide
specific information and answer questions regarding the use prescribed fire.
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IDENTIFY ALL POTENTIAL SMOKE SENSITIVE AREAS WITHIN 5 MILES OF
THE BURN
(Sensitive areas include any towns and / or major roads within a radius of 5 miles
that could be impacted by smoke from the burn project. For burn projects over
100 acres, a map showing sensitive areas within a radius of 20 miles from the
burn site and the expected direction of smoke travel is required.
Hayfork high school and Hayfork elementary schools are in proximity to this burn
project.
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DISTRICT CONDITIONS
_____ Submit Spot Forecast when requesting burn authorization.
AIR DISTRICT USE ONLY
Approved by_________________________________________________
Date___________________
Burn Authorization Number_____________________________________
Date___________________
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