Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy 2009 Guidance for Implementation

1. Foundational Documents Two Kinds of Fire 1. Planned: “prescribed fire” 2. Unplanned: “wildfire” • Wildfires can be managed for: • Protection • Resource Benefit Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy 2009 Guidance for Implementation Before the Fire Annual Leadership Intent Wildfire Response Emphasis Management Plans: Forest Management Plan, Wilderness Management Plan, Fire Management Plan Los Padres National Forest Management Plan The only response to Wildfire is protection (suppression). Initial Information Gathering and Decision-making • Built-in Constraints Based on Fire Location: • Locations of Endangered Species, • Cultural Resources, and • Areas Sensitive to Fire Retardant • Regional Resource Availability: • Crews • Aircraft • Incident Management Teams Fire Forecasting • Safety: • Firefighter safety • Public safety Upon Wildfire Ignition Identify Triggers to Change Decision Document Decision-making (WFDSS) Develop Proposed Course of Action Set “Fire Box” Perimeters Containing the Fire Local or Incident Management Team Action on the Fire • Tactical Approach: • Direct Attack • Indirect Attack Daily Incident Action Plan Monitoring Reporting After the Fire