Introduction to Wildland Firefighting
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 414
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Copyright: 2015
Pages: 418
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Introduction to Wildland Firefighting is a unique textbook and the only pertaining specifically to fighting wildland fires. Topics included are fire management, monitoring techniques, suppression, water use and delivery methods, and much more!
Introduction to Wildland Firefighting:
- includes an overview, learning outcomes, key terms, and key concepts in each chapter.
- engages students with colorful photos and knowledge assessments.
- provides an answer key for students to verify their answers to exercises and knowledge assessments.
Chapter 1 Overview of Wildland Fire Management
Overview
Key Concepts
Wildland Firefighter Qualifications
Wildland Fire References
Wildland Fire Agencies and Organizations
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 2 The Management of Wildland Fires
Overview
Personal Perspective
The System
Incident Types
ICS Job Positons
Incident Facilities
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 3 Wildland Fire Behavior Basics and Common Terminology
Overview
Heat Transfer Process
Wildland Fire Terminology
Available Wildland Fire Behavior Training
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 4 The Fire Behavior Triangle
Overview
Topographic Features and Their Influence On Fire Behavior
Wildland Fuels
Weather’s Impact on Wildland Fire
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 5 Critical Fire Weather and Monitoring Techniques
Overview
Problem or Extreme Fire Behavior
Critical Fire Weather Conditions
You Must Monitor Fire Behavior
Look Up, Look Down, and Look Around
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 6 Firefighter Readiness and Core Essentials
Overview
Personal Protective Equipment
Firefighter Responsibilities
Other Fundamentals
Your Professional Development
Fitness and Health
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 7 Wildland Fire Resources and Transportation Safety Measures
Overview
Wildland Fire Resources
Transportation Safety and Concerns
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 8 The Rules of Engagement
Overview
Key Concepts
Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes & Safety Zones (LCES)
Common Denominators of Firefighter Fatalities
The Standard Wildland Fire Orders
The 18 Watch Out Situations
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Activities
Bibliography
Chapter 9 Last Resort Survival
Overview
Last Resort Survial
The Fire Shelter
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 10 Fireline Hazards
Overview
Fireline Hazards
Safety and Hazard Categories
Categories of Fireline Hazards
Firefighters’ Right to Refuse Risk
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 11 Situational Awareness and the Risk Management Process
Overview
Situational Awareness
Communication Responsibilities
Risk Management Process
The Decisions Firefighters Make (The Human Factor)
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 12 Common Hand Tools and Firing Devices
Overview
Common Wildland Fire Hand Tools
Hand Tool Essentials
Firing Devices
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Bibliography
Chapter 13 Water Use and Delivery Methods
Overview
Water Use Appliances and Components
Wildland Fire Hose
Pumping Sources
Water Sources
Hose Lays
Nozzle Patterns
Foam
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 14 The Suppression of Fires
Overview
Suppression Elements
Fireline Concepts
Attack Methods
Suppression Techniques
Additional Suppression Fundamentals
Patrolling the Fireline
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 15 Wildland Fire Supporting Fundamentals
Overview
Fireline Radios
Mopup Techniques and Concepts
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Fire Investigations
Cultural Resources
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Bibliography
Chapter 16 Wildland Urban Interface Concerns and Concepts
Overview
The Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
Unique Hazards
Tactical Plans
Structural Triage
Defensible—Stand Alone
Defensible—Prep and Hold
Non-Defensible—Prep and Leave
Non-Defensible—Rescue Drive-By
Wildland-Urban Interface Watch Out Situations
Firefighter Compassion
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 17 Basic Land Navigation
Overview
Fire Maps
Map Features
Public Land Survey System
The Compass
Global Positioning System (GPS)
ICS Mapping Symbols
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 18 The Next Step
Overview
What is the Next Step?
Summary
Appendix A
Answer Key
Index
Brian Henington began his wildland firefighting career in 1994 as a seasonal firefighter with the New Mexico Forestry Division—Las Vegas District. He served three years as a seasonal firefighter before he was hired as a crew supervisor with the Forestry Division’s Inmate Work Camp Program. Brian was promoted to Camp Supervisor in 1999 and continued in that role until 2002. After his service with the New Mexico Forestry Division, Brian was hired as the Deputy Director of Field Operations for the New Mexico State Land Office. In addition to his normal duties, Brian was tasked with developing a highly successful prescribed fire and emergency response program. Brian severed 8 years in this position until he was hired as a full time Fire Science Instructor with Central New Mexico Community College. Brian has recently returned to the New Mexico State Land Office as an appointed official. He serves as the Assistant Commissioner of Public Lands—Field Operations and Natural Resources Division. Commissioner Henington continues to teach in a part-time status and remains active in college instruction, emergency response activities, prescribed fire activities and wildland fire management.
Brian began teaching college courses at Albuquerque Technical and Vocational Institute (now Central New Mexico Community College) in 2000. He has instructed over 2,500 students in the areas of wildland fire suppression, incident command system, prescribed fire, fire ecology and leadership. Brian recently developed a new curriculum for the Fire Science Program—Wildland Fire Concentration, at Central New Mexico Community College.
During his more than 20 years of firefighting, Brian has or has held the qualification of: Incident Commander (Type 3, 4 & 5), Safety Officer, Division/Group Supervisor, Task Force Leader, Strike Team Leader, Information Officer, Crew Boss, Engine Boss, Firing Boss, Felling Boss, Faller C, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss and Ignition Specialist.
Brian attended college on a football scholarship and played 4 years as a quarterback and slot back at New Mexico Highlands University. He was awarded a bachelor or arts degree (double major) in Criminology and Political Science. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Brian served as a graduate assistant at New Mexico Highlands University. Brian was awarded a Masters of Art Degree in Public Affairs. He later returned to receive the degree of Masters of Business Administration. Because Mr. Henington teaches in the fire science field, he felt it was important to maintain a degree in the field. In 2015, Professor Henington was awarded a Fire Science Degree—Wildland Concentration from Central New Mexico Community College.
Brian lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and is married to Ms. Shauna Henington. The couple has three children: Bailee, Traigh and Ashton. On his free time, Brian is an avid hunter, sportsman and football fan.
Introduction to Wildland Firefighting is a unique textbook and the only pertaining specifically to fighting wildland fires. Topics included are fire management, monitoring techniques, suppression, water use and delivery methods, and much more!
Introduction to Wildland Firefighting:
- includes an overview, learning outcomes, key terms, and key concepts in each chapter.
- engages students with colorful photos and knowledge assessments.
- provides an answer key for students to verify their answers to exercises and knowledge assessments.
Chapter 1 Overview of Wildland Fire Management
Overview
Key Concepts
Wildland Firefighter Qualifications
Wildland Fire References
Wildland Fire Agencies and Organizations
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 2 The Management of Wildland Fires
Overview
Personal Perspective
The System
Incident Types
ICS Job Positons
Incident Facilities
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 3 Wildland Fire Behavior Basics and Common Terminology
Overview
Heat Transfer Process
Wildland Fire Terminology
Available Wildland Fire Behavior Training
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 4 The Fire Behavior Triangle
Overview
Topographic Features and Their Influence On Fire Behavior
Wildland Fuels
Weather’s Impact on Wildland Fire
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 5 Critical Fire Weather and Monitoring Techniques
Overview
Problem or Extreme Fire Behavior
Critical Fire Weather Conditions
You Must Monitor Fire Behavior
Look Up, Look Down, and Look Around
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 6 Firefighter Readiness and Core Essentials
Overview
Personal Protective Equipment
Firefighter Responsibilities
Other Fundamentals
Your Professional Development
Fitness and Health
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 7 Wildland Fire Resources and Transportation Safety Measures
Overview
Wildland Fire Resources
Transportation Safety and Concerns
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 8 The Rules of Engagement
Overview
Key Concepts
Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes & Safety Zones (LCES)
Common Denominators of Firefighter Fatalities
The Standard Wildland Fire Orders
The 18 Watch Out Situations
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Activities
Bibliography
Chapter 9 Last Resort Survival
Overview
Last Resort Survial
The Fire Shelter
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 10 Fireline Hazards
Overview
Fireline Hazards
Safety and Hazard Categories
Categories of Fireline Hazards
Firefighters’ Right to Refuse Risk
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 11 Situational Awareness and the Risk Management Process
Overview
Situational Awareness
Communication Responsibilities
Risk Management Process
The Decisions Firefighters Make (The Human Factor)
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 12 Common Hand Tools and Firing Devices
Overview
Common Wildland Fire Hand Tools
Hand Tool Essentials
Firing Devices
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Bibliography
Chapter 13 Water Use and Delivery Methods
Overview
Water Use Appliances and Components
Wildland Fire Hose
Pumping Sources
Water Sources
Hose Lays
Nozzle Patterns
Foam
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 14 The Suppression of Fires
Overview
Suppression Elements
Fireline Concepts
Attack Methods
Suppression Techniques
Additional Suppression Fundamentals
Patrolling the Fireline
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 15 Wildland Fire Supporting Fundamentals
Overview
Fireline Radios
Mopup Techniques and Concepts
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Fire Investigations
Cultural Resources
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Bibliography
Chapter 16 Wildland Urban Interface Concerns and Concepts
Overview
The Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
Unique Hazards
Tactical Plans
Structural Triage
Defensible—Stand Alone
Defensible—Prep and Hold
Non-Defensible—Prep and Leave
Non-Defensible—Rescue Drive-By
Wildland-Urban Interface Watch Out Situations
Firefighter Compassion
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 17 Basic Land Navigation
Overview
Fire Maps
Map Features
Public Land Survey System
The Compass
Global Positioning System (GPS)
ICS Mapping Symbols
Summary
Knowledge Assessment
Exercises
Bibliography
Chapter 18 The Next Step
Overview
What is the Next Step?
Summary
Appendix A
Answer Key
Index
Brian Henington began his wildland firefighting career in 1994 as a seasonal firefighter with the New Mexico Forestry Division—Las Vegas District. He served three years as a seasonal firefighter before he was hired as a crew supervisor with the Forestry Division’s Inmate Work Camp Program. Brian was promoted to Camp Supervisor in 1999 and continued in that role until 2002. After his service with the New Mexico Forestry Division, Brian was hired as the Deputy Director of Field Operations for the New Mexico State Land Office. In addition to his normal duties, Brian was tasked with developing a highly successful prescribed fire and emergency response program. Brian severed 8 years in this position until he was hired as a full time Fire Science Instructor with Central New Mexico Community College. Brian has recently returned to the New Mexico State Land Office as an appointed official. He serves as the Assistant Commissioner of Public Lands—Field Operations and Natural Resources Division. Commissioner Henington continues to teach in a part-time status and remains active in college instruction, emergency response activities, prescribed fire activities and wildland fire management.
Brian began teaching college courses at Albuquerque Technical and Vocational Institute (now Central New Mexico Community College) in 2000. He has instructed over 2,500 students in the areas of wildland fire suppression, incident command system, prescribed fire, fire ecology and leadership. Brian recently developed a new curriculum for the Fire Science Program—Wildland Fire Concentration, at Central New Mexico Community College.
During his more than 20 years of firefighting, Brian has or has held the qualification of: Incident Commander (Type 3, 4 & 5), Safety Officer, Division/Group Supervisor, Task Force Leader, Strike Team Leader, Information Officer, Crew Boss, Engine Boss, Firing Boss, Felling Boss, Faller C, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss and Ignition Specialist.
Brian attended college on a football scholarship and played 4 years as a quarterback and slot back at New Mexico Highlands University. He was awarded a bachelor or arts degree (double major) in Criminology and Political Science. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Brian served as a graduate assistant at New Mexico Highlands University. Brian was awarded a Masters of Art Degree in Public Affairs. He later returned to receive the degree of Masters of Business Administration. Because Mr. Henington teaches in the fire science field, he felt it was important to maintain a degree in the field. In 2015, Professor Henington was awarded a Fire Science Degree—Wildland Concentration from Central New Mexico Community College.
Brian lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and is married to Ms. Shauna Henington. The couple has three children: Bailee, Traigh and Ashton. On his free time, Brian is an avid hunter, sportsman and football fan.