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Note to trainers:Note to trainers:This presentation is organized by the segments This presentation is organized by the segments listed below. A black slide separates each listed below. A black slide separates each segment.segment.
The READ and Wilderness THSP positions in The READ and Wilderness THSP positions in the ICSthe ICS
Qualifications and TrainingQualifications and Training
Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities
Duties and Expectations Duties and Expectations
Guidelines for other dutiesGuidelines for other duties
ROSS and GACC dispatchingROSS and GACC dispatching
Advice and lessons learnedAdvice and lessons learned
Revision of slide text and substitution of local images as needed is encouraged.
Resource Advisor Resource Advisor
Wilderness Technical SpecialistWilderness Technical Specialist
Position,Position, Qualifications, and DutiesQualifications, and Duties
Duties, Responsibilities, and Duties, Responsibilities, and QualificationsQualifications
Objectives:Objectives: Define the positionsDefine the positions
• Resource Advisor (READ)Resource Advisor (READ)• Wilderness Technical Specialist Wilderness Technical Specialist
(THSP)(THSP) Review the duties, responsibilities, and Review the duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications, and trainingqualifications, and training Identify the Identify the Resource Advisor’s Guide to Resource Advisor’s Guide to
Wildland FireWildland Fire Share examples, tips, and lessons Share examples, tips, and lessons
learnedlearned
The READ, THSP and the ICSThe READ, THSP and the ICS
Incident Qualification & Certification Incident Qualification & Certification SystemSystem (IQCS) (IQCS) http://iqcs.nwcg.govhttp://iqcs.nwcg.gov
Standards for qualifications, training, and Standards for qualifications, training, and records for interagency fire positionsrecords for interagency fire positions
•FS 5109 List: THSP positions FS 5109 List: THSP positions
•DoI 310 List: READ and THSP positions DoI 310 List: READ and THSP positions
•No wilderness specialist identifierNo wilderness specialist identifier
•No NWCG sponsored training or No NWCG sponsored training or qualifications qualifications
Resource AdvisorResource Advisor
IQCS position code - READIQCS position code - READ
READs are designated by the agency READs are designated by the agency administrator (line officer) administrator (line officer)
• Agencies and regions, states or units Agencies and regions, states or units may have specific requirementsmay have specific requirements
Resource AdvisorResource Advisor (READ) is (READ) is supported by NWCG publicationsupported by NWCG publication::
Resource Advisor’s Guide to Wildland FireResource Advisor’s Guide to Wildland Fire 1/041/04
(NIFC PMS 313, NFES 1831)(NIFC PMS 313, NFES 1831)
•Contains descriptions of the general Contains descriptions of the general duties and responsibilitiesduties and responsibilities
•Lists suggested minimums for:Lists suggested minimums for:
•Training Training
•Qualifications Qualifications
READ AssignmentsREAD Assignments
The READ is designated by the agency The READ is designated by the agency administrator (line officer) but may be administrator (line officer) but may be requested by the ICrequested by the IC
The READ is typically from the local unit but The READ is typically from the local unit but often Assistant READs from other units are often Assistant READs from other units are assigned to work for a local Lead Resource assigned to work for a local Lead Resource AdvisorAdvisor
The READ follows agency standard operating The READ follows agency standard operating procedures during mobilization, the fire procedures during mobilization, the fire assignment, and demobilization.assignment, and demobilization.
Technical SpecialistTechnical Specialist
IQCS position code - THSPIQCS position code - THSP
• THSPs are requested through the THSPs are requested through the ordering system and may come from the ordering system and may come from the local unit. local unit.
•THSPs may work in support of READs or THSPs may work in support of READs or Agency Representative (AREP)Agency Representative (AREP)
• Agencies and regions, states or units Agencies and regions, states or units may have specific requirementsmay have specific requirements
What is a Wilderness THSP ???What is a Wilderness THSP ???
A Technical Specialist (THSP) with A Technical Specialist (THSP) with WILDERNESS qualificationsWILDERNESS qualifications
•Similar to a THSP who is a Biologist, Similar to a THSP who is a Biologist, Archaeologist, Hydrologist, etc.Archaeologist, Hydrologist, etc.
•Position currently not listed in IQCSPosition currently not listed in IQCS
Incident Command Incident Command SystemSystem
Agency AdministratorAgency Administrator
Lead Resource AdvisorLead Resource Advisor *- READ*- READ
Public InformationPublic Information
Safety OfficerSafety Officer
OperationsOperationsLogisticsLogistics PlansPlans
Incident CommanderIncident Commander
Agency Representative - AREPAgency Representative - AREP
Technical Specialists *- Technical Specialists *- THSPTHSP
FinanceFinance
Asst. Resource Asst. Resource
Advisors - READAdvisors - READ
* These positions may have additional subordinate field personnel to accompany fire crews * These positions may have additional subordinate field personnel to accompany fire crews in sensitive areas or to gather information for planning and evaluation purposes.in sensitive areas or to gather information for planning and evaluation purposes.
What is aWhat is a WildernessWilderness Fire Fire Resource Advisor (WRA) ???Resource Advisor (WRA) ???
•Not a position in IQCS listed position Not a position in IQCS listed position (DOI 310-1 or FS 5109)(DOI 310-1 or FS 5109)
•No Wilderness READ position codeNo Wilderness READ position code
• WRA is a common term used in WRA is a common term used in some areas/regions but it’s not an some areas/regions but it’s not an official position in IQCSofficial position in IQCS
• Using the WRA term may cause Using the WRA term may cause problems with ordering and problems with ordering and assignments to incidentsassignments to incidents
READ/THSP QualificationsREAD/THSP Qualifications
Resource Management Knowledge:Resource Management Knowledge:
o Applied natural and cultural resource Applied natural and cultural resource managementmanagement
o Fire science, and historyFire science, and history
o Wilderness resource values, protection Wilderness resource values, protection needs, and stewardship objectives needs, and stewardship objectives
READ/THSP QualificationsREAD/THSP Qualifications
Fire Management KnowledgeFire Management Knowledge
o Basic knowledge of both fire effects and Basic knowledge of both fire effects and fire suppression impacts.fire suppression impacts.
o Basic understanding of the management Basic understanding of the management for unplanned and planned ignitions and for unplanned and planned ignitions and the appropriate management response.the appropriate management response.
o Working knowledge of the ICS (who Working knowledge of the ICS (who does what on the IMT)does what on the IMT)
READ/THSP QualificationsREAD/THSP Qualifications
READ/THSP TrainingREAD/THSP Training
READ Training:READ Training:o No NWCG Training Course (as of 4/08)No NWCG Training Course (as of 4/08)o Some agency sponsored training Some agency sponsored training
o Regions, forests, parks, BLM areasRegions, forests, parks, BLM areas
THSP Training THSP Training o No national Wilderness Technical No national Wilderness Technical
Specialist training (as of 4/08)Specialist training (as of 4/08) Wilderness READ/THSP Training MaterialsWilderness READ/THSP Training Materialso Fire Management Toolbox at:Fire Management Toolbox at:www.wilderness/net /toolboxes/www.wilderness/net /toolboxes/
READ/THSP TrainingREAD/THSP TrainingTo be line qualified:To be line qualified:
Resource Advisors should have:Resource Advisors should have:
Training:Training:Standards for Survival.Standards for Survival. I-100 – Introduction to ICS I-100 – Introduction to ICS I-200 – Basic ICSI-200 – Basic ICSS-130 – Basic Firefighting TrainingS-130 – Basic Firefighting TrainingS-190 – Introduction to Fire BehaviorS-190 – Introduction to Fire Behavior
Annual Wildland Fire Refresher TrainingAnnual Wildland Fire Refresher Training
Red CardRed Card
Other Suggested Courses:Other Suggested Courses:
I-300 – Incident Command SystemI-300 – Incident Command SystemS-244 – Field ObserverS-244 – Field ObserverS-260 – Fire Business Management S-260 – Fire Business Management S-290 - Intermediate Fire Behavior (self study S-290 - Intermediate Fire Behavior (self study available)available)S-336 - Fire Suppression TacticsS-336 - Fire Suppression TacticsRX – 310 – Introduction to Fire EffectsRX – 310 – Introduction to Fire EffectsS-580 – Advanced Fire Use Applications S-580 – Advanced Fire Use Applications WFDSS WorkshopWFDSS WorkshopFire in Ecosystem ManagementFire in Ecosystem ManagementBAER and BARBAER and BARLeave No TraceLeave No Trace
READ/THSP TrainingREAD/THSP Training
READ/THSP Qualifying READ/THSP Qualifying ExperienceExperience
Experience in other fire positionsExperience in other fire positions
One satisfactory training assignment One satisfactory training assignment (suggested)(suggested)
Resource and wilderness knowledge Resource and wilderness knowledge and experienceand experience
READ Position Task Book (PTB)READ Position Task Book (PTB)No standard NWCG Position Task BookNo standard NWCG Position Task Book
Suggestion for READ/THSP traineesSuggestion for READ/THSP trainees::o A draft Task List (R3) may be found in: A draft Task List (R3) may be found in:
Wilderness Fire Management Toolbox at: Wilderness Fire Management Toolbox at: http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/
Adapt and use the draft as needed to Adapt and use the draft as needed to meet agency/unit requirementsmeet agency/unit requirementsUse the PTB to learn the duties as a traineeUse the PTB to learn the duties as a traineeWork as an Assistant READ/THSP until PTB is Work as an Assistant READ/THSP until PTB is completed to learn:completed to learn:
Credibility and effectivenessCredibility and effectiveness SafetySafety
READ/THSP Resource READ/THSP Resource Management Management
Skills and AbilitiesSkills and Abilities Knowledge of the area:Knowledge of the area:
Topographic featuresTopographic features
Critical areasCritical areas
Types of visitors and inhabitantsTypes of visitors and inhabitants
Improvements, roads, etc.Improvements, roads, etc.
Vegetation types and conditionsVegetation types and conditionsNatural processes Natural processes Fire behaviorFire behavior
Basic GPS and map reading skills.Basic GPS and map reading skills.
READ/THSP Knowledge of Local READ/THSP Knowledge of Local
ResourceResource - - Skills and AbilitiesSkills and Abilities Knowledge of local land use plans and Knowledge of local land use plans and management, people, and politics management, people, and politics
International coordination near bordersInternational coordination near borders
Knowledge of existing guidelines & Knowledge of existing guidelines & policies related to significant natural & policies related to significant natural & cultural resource managementcultural resource management
Cultural sensitivity – tribal relationsCultural sensitivity – tribal relations
READ/THSP Qualifications - OtherREAD/THSP Qualifications - Other
Fitness Level: *Fitness Level: *
LightLight: minimum suggested level for READ: minimum suggested level for READ
ArduousArduous: suggested for maximum flexibility: suggested for maximum flexibility
Meet the minimum physical fitness Meet the minimum physical fitness requirements of your unit.requirements of your unit.
* May vary by agency and by region, state, or unit May vary by agency and by region, state, or unit within the agencywithin the agency
READs Are Not Always Line QualifiedREADs Are Not Always Line Qualified
To go on the fire without other fire To go on the fire without other fire qualifications: qualifications:
Attend annual fire safety refresher Attend annual fire safety refresher (Standards for Survival).(Standards for Survival).
Pass the Work Capacity TestPass the Work Capacity Test Carry a Red CardCarry a Red Card Wear PPE and carry a toolWear PPE and carry a tool Be accompanied by someone who is line Be accompanied by someone who is line
qualifiedqualified
Communication SkillsCommunication SkillsEffective communication is essentialEffective communication is essential.. Incident Management Team (all levels)Incident Management Team (all levels) Agency administratorAgency administrator Internal agency coordinationInternal agency coordination Public informationPublic information
Skills needed:Skills needed: Practice active listeningPractice active listening Be concise and focused Be concise and focused Lose the whiningLose the whining Keep the sincerity and passionKeep the sincerity and passion
Other READ SkillsOther READ Skills
Think outside the box – be creativeThink outside the box – be creativeProvide feasible alternatives for Provide feasible alternatives for
consideration at the appropriate consideration at the appropriate timetime
Choose your battles carefullyChoose your battles carefullyBe flexible when necessaryBe flexible when necessary
Remember, it’s all about relationshipsRemember, it’s all about relationships
READ and THSPREAD and THSP Roles and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities
READ/THSP READ/THSP Areas of Responsibility*:Areas of Responsibility*:
Pre-season planningPre-season planning
Reconnaissance & AnalysisReconnaissance & Analysis
Planning & StrategiesPlanning & Strategies
Reports & DocumentationReports & Documentation
Operations & ManagementOperations & Management
* * Resource Advisor’s Guide for Wildland FireResource Advisor’s Guide for Wildland Fire (2004)(2004)
http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/RAguide_2004.pdfhttp://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/RAguide_2004.pdf
Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesREAD/THSPREAD/THSP
Assist with wilderness fire Assist with wilderness fire management during the pre-season management during the pre-season by:by:
attending appropriate meetingsattending appropriate meetingsasking questions and participating in asking questions and participating in
discussionsdiscussionsbeing proactive to obtain and being proactive to obtain and
provide necessary information.provide necessary information.
READ/THSP DutiesREAD/THSP DutiesPre-seasonPre-season
Participate in Fire Management Planning:Participate in Fire Management Planning:
Fire Management Plan (FMP) revision process Fire Management Plan (FMP) revision process Planned ignition project planning Planned ignition project planning 10YWSC Element 1 – Fire Management10YWSC Element 1 – Fire Management
Utilize the Wilderness Checklist for Fire Utilize the Wilderness Checklist for Fire Management found in the Wilderness Fire Management found in the Wilderness Fire management Toolbox at: management Toolbox at:
http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/
Fire cache items for wilderness firesFire cache items for wilderness fires
READ/THSP DutiesREAD/THSP DutiesPre-seasonPre-season
FOREST SERVICE OnlyFOREST SERVICE Only - -
Participate in Fire Management Planning:Participate in Fire Management Planning:
10YWSC Element 1 – Fire Management10YWSC Element 1 – Fire Management Review the objectives, accomplishment, and work Review the objectives, accomplishment, and work
remainingremaining Utilize the Wilderness Checklist for Fire Utilize the Wilderness Checklist for Fire
Management found in the Wilderness Fire Management found in the Wilderness Fire management Toolbox at: management Toolbox at:
http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/
Specific READ/THSP DutiesSpecific READ/THSP DutiesPre-seasonPre-season
Participate in fire management:Participate in fire management:1.1. clarify wilderness fire management clarify wilderness fire management
objectives with ID teamobjectives with ID team
2.2. establish protocols and contacts for establish protocols and contacts for transmittal of information to IMT (i.e. transmittal of information to IMT (i.e. listed species concerns, arch. sites, listed species concerns, arch. sites, invasives etc.)invasives etc.)
3.3. create duty schedule for READ/THSPs create duty schedule for READ/THSPs and technical resource specialistsand technical resource specialists
4.4. Identify wilderness items for fire cacheIdentify wilderness items for fire cache
Other pre-season duties for the Other pre-season duties for the READ/THSPREAD/THSP
Identify Potential Fire Cache Items:Identify Potential Fire Cache Items: Lightweight pumps on portable frames.Lightweight pumps on portable frames. Spill kits and containment systems for Spill kits and containment systems for
pumps.pumps. Log carriers & peavies for line construction Log carriers & peavies for line construction
and rehab.and rehab. Fire pans for spike campsFire pans for spike camps Bear proof food containers.Bear proof food containers. Portable toilets.Portable toilets. Scrim (ground cloth for high traffic spike Scrim (ground cloth for high traffic spike
camp areas)camp areas) Bio-degradable flaggingBio-degradable flagging Other ideas or specific items for your areaOther ideas or specific items for your area
Specific READ/THSP DutiesSpecific READ/THSP DutiesPre-seasonPre-season
Work with the Agency Administrator Work with the Agency Administrator (line officer):(line officer):
o Understand fire, wilderness, and other Understand fire, wilderness, and other resource management objectives resource management objectives
o Identify READ rolesIdentify READ roleso Establish or review restrictions and Establish or review restrictions and
process for analysis and approval of process for analysis and approval of motorized equipmentmotorized equipment
o Prepare draft Delegation of Authority letterPrepare draft Delegation of Authority letter
Specific READ/THSP DutiesSpecific READ/THSP DutiesPre-seasonPre-season
Delegation of Authority Letter to Delegation of Authority Letter to IMT IMT
Insure that the Delegation of Authority letter Insure that the Delegation of Authority letter includes:includes:
•READ identified and role definedREAD identified and role defined
•Management objectives for key wilderness Management objectives for key wilderness resource concerns (structure protection, arch. resource concerns (structure protection, arch. sites, invasives, etc.) sites, invasives, etc.)
•Motorized equipment and aircraft use Motorized equipment and aircraft use restrictions, approval process and authoritiesrestrictions, approval process and authorities
READ/THSP Duties on IncidentsREAD/THSP Duties on Incidents
IMT BriefingIMT Briefing
Briefing Packet includes:Briefing Packet includes:
•READ identified and role definedREAD identified and role defined
•Management objectives for key wilderness Management objectives for key wilderness resource concerns (structure protection, resource concerns (structure protection, arch. sites, invasives, etc.) arch. sites, invasives, etc.)
•Motorized equipment and aircraft use Motorized equipment and aircraft use restrictions, approval process and restrictions, approval process and authoritiesauthorities
READ/THSP Duties on IncidentsREAD/THSP Duties on IncidentsThe READ provides daily input to the The READ provides daily input to the
Incident Commander (IC) or designeeIncident Commander (IC) or designee
The main focus of the information is to The main focus of the information is to assist in:assist in:
o development of fire management development of fire management
strategies and tactics strategies and tactics o minimizing or mitigating the expected minimizing or mitigating the expected
impacts of fire and fire suppression impacts of fire and fire suppression actions upon natural and cultural actions upon natural and cultural resourcesresources
Specific READ Duties On the IncidentSpecific READ Duties On the Incident
Analysis, Planning & StrategyAnalysis, Planning & StrategyProvide input to WFSA & WFIPProvide input to WFSA & WFIP
Provide input in operational briefing, Provide input in operational briefing, strategy, & planning meetingsstrategy, & planning meetings
Gather & provide information for IAPGather & provide information for IAP
Provides input on environmental Provides input on environmental restrictionsrestrictions
Provide recommendations & standards Provide recommendations & standards for suppression rehabilitationfor suppression rehabilitation
Participate in team transitionParticipate in team transition
Specific READ Duties On the Specific READ Duties On the IncidentIncident
Daily Operations & DocumentationDaily Operations & DocumentationProvide input to daily validation of WFIP or Provide input to daily validation of WFIP or WFSAWFSA
Attend daily meetingsAttend daily meetings
Maintain communication with IC, IMT & AREPMaintain communication with IC, IMT & AREP
Serves as AREP as neededServes as AREP as needed
Present resource information at briefingsPresent resource information at briefings
Monitor implementation of protection & Monitor implementation of protection & rehabilitationrehabilitation
Gathers & documents damage to resourcesGathers & documents damage to resources
Recommend need for BAER teamRecommend need for BAER team
Complete daily unit log (ICS-214), CTRComplete daily unit log (ICS-214), CTR
Specific READ Duties On the IncidentSpecific READ Duties On the Incident
Final DocumentationFinal DocumentationComplete local reporting Complete local reporting documentation for incident fire documentation for incident fire package and agency representativepackage and agency representative
Do a READ After Action Review (AAR) Do a READ After Action Review (AAR) and share the results with other and share the results with other READsREADs
READ/THSP DutiesREAD/THSP Duties Burned Area Emergency Burned Area Emergency
Response (BAER)Response (BAER)
o Liaison between Agency Administrator Liaison between Agency Administrator & BAER Team& BAER Team
o Technical advisor for local issuesTechnical advisor for local issueso Wilderness resource specialistWilderness resource specialisto Maintains documentation for unitMaintains documentation for unit
Motorized authorizations/reports for Motorized authorizations/reports for wilderness usewilderness use
Safety Precautions for the READSafety Precautions for the READ
On the fire:On the fire:CommunicateCommunicate with the team with the team Get listed in the Incident Action PlanGet listed in the Incident Action Plan Check-in and out with Division Check-in and out with Division
SupervisorSupervisor Follow the “10 Standard Fire Orders”Follow the “10 Standard Fire Orders” Be aware of the “18 Situations That Be aware of the “18 Situations That
Shout Watch-out”Shout Watch-out” Use LCESUse LCES
READ Duties - On the IncidentREAD Duties - On the Incident
LCESLCES
LookoutsLookouts
CommunicationsCommunications
Escape RoutesEscape Routes
Safety ZonesSafety Zones
Safety Precautions for the READSafety Precautions for the READ
Carry and use:Carry and use:o A map & communication plan, IAPA map & communication plan, IAPo A programmable scanning radioA programmable scanning radioo Appropriate fire gear, including a Appropriate fire gear, including a
tooltool
Safety Precautions for the READSafety Precautions for the READ
READ and THSP Duties READ and THSP Duties Working with the IMT Working with the IMT
Incident Command System Incident Command System OrganizationOrganization
Agency AdministratorAgency Administrator
Public InformationPublic InformationSafety OfficerSafety Officer
OperationsOperations LogisticsLogisticsPlansPlans FinanceFinance
Incident CommanderIncident Commander
READ Duties – Working with the IMTREAD Duties – Working with the IMT
•PlansPlans
•OperationsOperations
•SafetySafety
•InformationInformation
READ DutiesREAD Duties
To be successful working with the IMT:To be successful working with the IMT:
Identify yourself to the IMT, be available Identify yourself to the IMT, be available and be sure they know how to find you. and be sure they know how to find you.
Stay in camp, not at homeStay in camp, not at home
Wear a Resource Advisor name tagWear a Resource Advisor name tag
READ Duties – Working with the IMTREAD Duties – Working with the IMT
Typical Roles with PlansTypical Roles with Plans •Articulate agency administrator Articulate agency administrator concernsconcerns•Provide information for the IMTProvide information for the IMT•Provide information for IAPsProvide information for IAPs•Identify concerns for snags, water, Identify concerns for snags, water, fish and wildlife, arch., and invasivesfish and wildlife, arch., and invasives•Prepare and suppression activity Prepare and suppression activity rehab. guidelines and needsrehab. guidelines and needs•Recognize good workRecognize good work and use of and use of MISTMIST•Participate in meetings and briefingsParticipate in meetings and briefings
Morning BriefingsMorning Briefings
Night Shift BriefingsNight Shift Briefings
READ DutiesREAD Duties
READ Roles – Working with the IMTREAD Roles – Working with the IMT
Typical Operations DutiesTypical Operations Duties
• Division Supervisor, Crew Sup., Division Supervisor, Crew Sup., othersothers
•Identify areas of concernIdentify areas of concern•Promote use of MIST and recognize Promote use of MIST and recognize good workgood work•Identify suppression restoration needsIdentify suppression restoration needs
• Air Ops.Air Ops.•Locate helispots, water dip locations, Locate helispots, water dip locations, etc.etc.
LogisticsLogistics•spike camps locations, sanitation, spike camps locations, sanitation, etc.etc.
READ Duties – Working with the IMTREAD Duties – Working with the IMT
Balancing Plans and Operations RolesBalancing Plans and Operations Roles
Consider two ‘lead’ READs that Consider two ‘lead’ READs that combine efforts:combine efforts:
1) 1) Plans READPlans READ::•Attend planning meetings and briefings Attend planning meetings and briefings at ICPat ICP•Coordinate with Agency AdministratorCoordinate with Agency Administrator
2) 2) Operations READ:Operations READ:•Interact with Operations on the fire Interact with Operations on the fire •Line qualifiedLine qualified
Examples of potential concerns Examples of potential concerns for the Wilderness READ:for the Wilderness READ:
ChainsawsChainsawsFire line workFire line workSnag fallingSnag fallingRetardantRetardantSpike campsSpike campsStructure or cultural resource Structure or cultural resource protectionprotectionInvasivesInvasivesPumps and water usePumps and water useHelicopter use and helispotsHelicopter use and helispotsAircraft landingsAircraft landings
Working With Teams & CrewsWorking With Teams & Crews
Fire line work
Snag FallingSnag Falling
Pumps & Water UsePumps & Water Use
Helispot Location & ConstructionHelispot Location & Construction
Air OperationsAir Operations
Spike Camp ManagementSpike Camp Management
Be involved in Be involved in selecting sites.selecting sites.Be there with Be there with the spike camp the spike camp manager before manager before the crews get the crews get there.there.Define Define expectations for expectations for camp.camp.Promote use of Promote use of Leave No Trace Leave No Trace techniquestechniques
Spike Camp SanitationSpike Camp Sanitation
Structure & Heritage Resource Structure & Heritage Resource ProtectionProtection
Preventing the Introduction of Preventing the Introduction of Noxious Weeds & Invasive PlantsNoxious Weeds & Invasive Plants
Power wash Power wash equipmentequipment
Check tents, Check tents, boots, clothing, boots, clothing, cargo nets & cargo nets & stockstock
Preventing the Introduction of Noxious Preventing the Introduction of Noxious Weeds & Invasive PlantsWeeds & Invasive Plants
Operations Operations Mop-up ConsiderationsMop-up Considerations
Mop-up standards are a decision Mop-up standards are a decision negotiated between the Forest, the IC or negotiated between the Forest, the IC or Team, and the line overhead.Team, and the line overhead.Strive for the minimum necessary to Strive for the minimum necessary to secure the line from escape, based on secure the line from escape, based on anticipated weather. anticipated weather. The standard is a balance between The standard is a balance between resource values and the ability to mitigate resource values and the ability to mitigate for safety.for safety.Minimizing mop-up impacts requires Minimizing mop-up impacts requires longer monitoring/patrolling and the longer monitoring/patrolling and the element of riskelement of risk.
Duties – Working with the IMTDuties – Working with the IMT
Providing local safety informationProviding local safety information
Examples ofExamples of local concerns and objectiveslocal concerns and objectives::
•Hazard tree removal or mitigation Hazard tree removal or mitigation standards based on resource and standards based on resource and wilderness concernswilderness concerns
•Personnel safety:Personnel safety:•ClimateClimate•TransportationTransportation•CultureCulture
Safety Safety InformationInformation
Known or Known or likely local likely local hazardshazards
Safety InformationSafety Information
Known or likely local hazardsKnown or likely local hazards
WildlifeWildlife
Unnatural and Unnatural and toxictoxic
READ Duties – Working with the IMTREAD Duties – Working with the IMT
Fire Information:Fire Information: •Providing local knowledge and Providing local knowledge and assistance to the teamassistance to the team•Assisting with community Assisting with community contactscontacts
Working with the Public, Working with the Public, Concessionaires, Concessionaires,
and Outfitter - Guidesand Outfitter - Guides
The public and The public and outfitters may need to outfitters may need to be notified and/or be notified and/or removed from the fire removed from the fire area. area.
This can include This can include outfitter camps, outfitter camps, resorts, and adjacent resorts, and adjacent land owners. land owners.
READ Duties – On the Incident READ Duties – On the Incident
Information and Education for Wilderness Information and Education for Wilderness FiresFires
Challenges:Challenges:
•Explain long term Explain long term benefits of fire in benefits of fire in wilderness wilderness
•Address short term Address short term impacts of smoke, impacts of smoke, closed trails, etc. on closed trails, etc. on local communitieslocal communities
Public InformationPublic Information
Recreation visitorsRecreation visitors
Fire Camp Information BoardsFire Camp Information Boards•Information and Pictures Information and Pictures •Resource and wilderness Resource and wilderness concerns concerns •Local safety topicsLocal safety topics•Jobs well doneJobs well done•Local interesting stuffLocal interesting stuff
Emergency Emergency Stabilization Stabilization (BAER) = response (BAER) = response to mitigate threatsto mitigate threats
Suppression Rehab Suppression Rehab = Restoring the = Restoring the effects of fire effects of fire suppressionsuppression
Suppression Rehabilitation and Suppression Rehabilitation and Emergency Stabilization Emergency Stabilization
Emergency Stabilization (BAER) = Emergency Stabilization (BAER) = response to mitigate threats to values response to mitigate threats to values at riskat risk
Wilderness constraints generally Wilderness constraints generally limit BAER to:limit BAER to:
1.1. Mitigation of threats to lives and Mitigation of threats to lives and property outside wilderness.property outside wilderness.
2.2. Response to an unnatural loss of Response to an unnatural loss of the wilderness resource.the wilderness resource.
Burned Area Burned Area Emergency Restoration Emergency Restoration
Suppression Rehab. ConsiderationsSuppression Rehab. Considerations
Restoration work can be minimized Restoration work can be minimized by using Minimum Impact Strategies by using Minimum Impact Strategies & Techniques (MIST) during the & Techniques (MIST) during the suppression phase.suppression phase.The objective of restoration is to The objective of restoration is to mitigate or eliminate resource mitigate or eliminate resource damage where possible, in order to damage where possible, in order to preserve natural conditions. preserve natural conditions. The standards applied can The standards applied can significantly affect the cost of a fire.significantly affect the cost of a fire.
READ Duties for the READ RoleREAD Duties for the READ RolePromoting a better understanding Promoting a better understanding of the Resource Advisor’s role of the Resource Advisor’s role among Agency Administrators, fire among Agency Administrators, fire staff and Incident Management staff and Incident Management Teams.Teams.
Guidelines for Other READ DutiesGuidelines for Other READ Duties
Team transition rolesTeam transition roles
On unit vs. off unit assignments; On unit vs. off unit assignments; differences and preparationdifferences and preparation
Long assignments; tips to avoid burn out.Long assignments; tips to avoid burn out.
Large fires, working with assistant READs, Large fires, working with assistant READs, etc.etc.
Transitions between IMT and Local MgmtTransitions between IMT and Local Mgmt. . Help transition between teams or between Help transition between teams or between
the team and the local unit – a critical time. the team and the local unit – a critical time. Attend close-out meeting when home unit Attend close-out meeting when home unit
assumes responsibility for fire to include assumes responsibility for fire to include remaining rehabilitation needs and local remaining rehabilitation needs and local obligations.obligations.
Identify priorities and the need for projects, Identify priorities and the need for projects, including Burned Area Emergency including Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER). Rehabilitation (BAER).
Other READ Duties with the IMTOther READ Duties with the IMT
Other READ/THSP DutiesOther READ/THSP Duties
Off-Unit Assignments:Off-Unit Assignments:
•Contact the Lead READContact the Lead READ
•Describe qualifications and expertiseDescribe qualifications and expertise
•Clarify Assistant READ or THSP role Clarify Assistant READ or THSP role
•Determine what to bringDetermine what to bring
Other READ/THSP DutiesOther READ/THSP Duties
Long AssignmentsLong Assignments
•Avoid ‘burn-out’ and unsafe situationsAvoid ‘burn-out’ and unsafe situations
•Order assistant READs and THSPs earlyOrder assistant READs and THSPs early
•Pace yourselfPace yourself
•Recognize when R and R is needed and Recognize when R and R is needed and ask for itask for it
Other READ DutiesOther READ Duties
Large Fire AssignmentsLarge Fire Assignments
•Order assistant READs and THSPs earlyOrder assistant READs and THSPs early
•Utilize Assistant READS and THSPs Utilize Assistant READS and THSPs effectivelyeffectively
•Understand qualifications, experience, Understand qualifications, experience, and capabilities and match individuals and capabilities and match individuals to issues tasksto issues tasks
•Insure safetyInsure safety
Guidelines for Other READ/THSP DutiesGuidelines for Other READ/THSP Duties
Planned Ignitions (Prescribed Fire):Planned Ignitions (Prescribed Fire):
Planning Planning interdisciplinary team project planninginterdisciplinary team project planning
wilderness specialist rolewilderness specialist role
ImplementationImplementationRoles may be similar to wildfire incidentRoles may be similar to wildfire incident
READ, THSP, and ROSSREAD, THSP, and ROSS
ROSSROSS = = RResource esource OOrdering rdering SStatus tatus SSystemystem
ROSS is the system that is used to get ROSS is the system that is used to get assignments off the home unit.assignments off the home unit.
Incident Qualification CardIncident Qualification Card
Red Card
READREAD
•IQCS position but may or may not IQCS position but may or may not have wilderness skillshave wilderness skills
Wilderness THSPWilderness THSP
•No IQCS position for ‘wilderness No IQCS position for ‘wilderness specialist’specialist’
•Could be considered similar to THSP Could be considered similar to THSP biologist, archaeologist, GIS specialist, biologist, archaeologist, GIS specialist, etc.etc.
READ/THSP and the IQC (Red Card)READ/THSP and the IQC (Red Card)
READ/THSP and the IQCREAD/THSP and the IQC
To get a Red Card: To get a Red Card: Locate the IQCS Certifying Official for your Locate the IQCS Certifying Official for your unit.unit.Provide copies of training certificates, Provide copies of training certificates, fitness test results, any position task fitness test results, any position task books, previous experience record (if any)books, previous experience record (if any)Certifying Official: Certifying Official:
Will require justification and certification of Will require justification and certification of position (trainee vs. qualified)position (trainee vs. qualified)
Proof of trainingProof of training Documented experience (task books, Documented experience (task books,
position evaluations, etc.)position evaluations, etc.)Could enter “wilderness specialist” on red card Could enter “wilderness specialist” on red card and signand sign
Geographic Area Coordinating Centers Geographic Area Coordinating Centers (GACC) and Ordering:(GACC) and Ordering:
GACC GACC maymay be willing to maintain a list be willing to maintain a list of :of :
• READS with wilderness READS with wilderness qualificationsqualifications
• Wilderness THSPsWilderness THSPs
READ/THSP and Red CardsREAD/THSP and Red Cards
READ/THSP Off-Unit AssignmentsREAD/THSP Off-Unit AssignmentsThe Path of a Resource OrderThe Path of a Resource Order
You in Bend, ORYou in Bend, OR
Deschutes NF Local Deschutes NF Local DispatchDispatch
NICCNICC
Southwest Southwest Coordination Center - Coordination Center -
SWCCSWCC((the GACC)the GACC)
Northwest Northwest Coordination Center - Coordination Center -
NWCCNWCC((the GACC)the GACC)
Albuquerque Albuquerque DispatchDispatch
Fire in the Cibola NFFire in the Cibola NF
Enter yourself in ROSS at:Enter yourself in ROSS at: https://web.ross.nwcg.gov/webapp/rossApp/WebStatusHThttps://web.ross.nwcg.gov/webapp/rossApp/WebStatusHTMLML
If you are available forIf you are available for
READ/THSP Off-Unit AssignmentsREAD/THSP Off-Unit Assignments
READ/THSP Off-Unit AssignmentsREAD/THSP Off-Unit Assignments Important Things to RememberImportant Things to Remember
Do NOT leave for your assignment without Do NOT leave for your assignment without your Resource Order.your Resource Order.
Keep a copy of your Resource OrderKeep a copy of your Resource Order Take note for your records of how many Take note for your records of how many
shift you work on the fire, what the fuel shift you work on the fire, what the fuel type is, and how big it gets.type is, and how big it gets.
Do not be afraid to ask for a performance Do not be afraid to ask for a performance evaluation for your records.evaluation for your records.
When an assignment is received:When an assignment is received:
READ has responsibility to inform READ has responsibility to inform supervisor.supervisor.
Get clarification of assignment (where, Get clarification of assignment (where, timeframes, rental approval, etc.)timeframes, rental approval, etc.)
Provide dispatch travel information (air Provide dispatch travel information (air vs. ground)vs. ground)
Carry red card, Govt ID, DLCarry red card, Govt ID, DL
Get copy of your Resource Order. Don’t Get copy of your Resource Order. Don’t travel without it!!travel without it!!
READ/THSP Off-Unit AssignmentsREAD/THSP Off-Unit Assignments
When you return after the When you return after the assignment:assignment:
Let your dispatch know you have Let your dispatch know you have returned and update your status in returned and update your status in ROSS.ROSS.
At the end of the season, provide your At the end of the season, provide your IQCS Administrator with a list of your IQCS Administrator with a list of your assignments for the season.assignments for the season.
READ/THSP Off-Unit AssignmentsREAD/THSP Off-Unit Assignments
READ and THSP RolesREAD and THSP RolesTips, Advice, and Lessons Tips, Advice, and Lessons
LearnedLearned
Resource Advisor’s RoleResource Advisor’s RoleTips, Advice, and Lessons Tips, Advice, and Lessons
LearnedLearned
It’s not always like this. Really…It’s not always like this. Really…
PERCEPTIONS and ASSUMPTIONSPERCEPTIONS and ASSUMPTIONS
AllAll
Wilderness Wilderness Resource Resource AdvisorsAdvisors
PERCEPTIONS AND ASSUMPTIONSPERCEPTIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
All All
FirefightersFirefighters
Resource Advisor’s RoleResource Advisor’s RoleTips, Advice and Lessons Tips, Advice and Lessons
LearnedLearned
o Fire Management and Wilderness Fire Management and Wilderness Management are collaborative processes Management are collaborative processes
o Fire management is resource Fire management is resource managementmanagement
o Mutual respect and Mutual respect and good communication good communication go a long ways go a long ways towards achieving towards achieving common goals. common goals.
Resource Advisor’s RoleResource Advisor’s RoleTips, Advice and Lessons Tips, Advice and Lessons
LearnedLearned
For the agency administrator and the For the agency administrator and the resourceresource: :
Be specific and “hands-on” as a resource Be specific and “hands-on” as a resource advisor. advisor.
Maximize your effectiveness by learning Maximize your effectiveness by learning about the area and the resources.about the area and the resources.
Understand and implement the agency Understand and implement the agency administrator (line officer) objectivesadministrator (line officer) objectives
Offer practical solutionsOffer practical solutions Avoid the philosophical approachAvoid the philosophical approach
For the IC and the IMTFor the IC and the IMT:: Understand and respect fire management Understand and respect fire management
objectives, strategies, and tactics.objectives, strategies, and tactics. Be able and willing to work side-by-side Be able and willing to work side-by-side
with fire fighters – you will gain their with fire fighters – you will gain their respect.respect.
Respect the limits of your knowledge and Respect the limits of your knowledge and experience.experience.
Communicate clearly – to everyone. Use Communicate clearly – to everyone. Use graphics or demonstrations where graphics or demonstrations where possiblepossible
Resource Advisor’s RoleResource Advisor’s RoleTips, Advice and Lessons Tips, Advice and Lessons
LearnedLearned
Resource Advisor’s RoleResource Advisor’s RoleTips, Advice and Lessons LearnedTips, Advice and Lessons Learned
Be Be crediblecredible and and creativecreative but also be: but also be:
ProactiveProactiveProtectiveProtectivePersistentPersistentPracticalPracticalPatientPatient
FlexibleFlexibleForthrightForthrightFocusedFocusedFit Fit FriendlyFriendly
Use The “Authority Of The Resource”Use The “Authority Of The Resource”
Wilderness Resource Advisor Tips*Wilderness Resource Advisor Tips*
1.1.Know your role with the Incident Mgmt. Know your role with the Incident Mgmt. Team, Agency Administrator, and others.Team, Agency Administrator, and others.
2.2.Be prepared to stand up and present your Be prepared to stand up and present your case for wilderness.case for wilderness.
3.3.Understand the effects of fire and fire Understand the effects of fire and fire management activities in wilderness. management activities in wilderness.
4.4.Allow and assist fire managers to do what Allow and assist fire managers to do what they should, not what they could.they should, not what they could.
5.5.Be a credible wilderness advocate, not a Be a credible wilderness advocate, not a zealot.zealot.
* * Tom Zimmerman, Tom Zimmerman, former Director of Fire former Director of Fire
and Aviation, and Aviation,
FS Southwest RegionFS Southwest Region
Review of Key Teaching PointsReview of Key Teaching PointsREAD/THSP Duties, Responsibilities and READ/THSP Duties, Responsibilities and
QualificationsQualifications
The READ position is supported by the NWCG The READ position is supported by the NWCG Wilderness THSP is a special qualification Wilderness THSP is a special qualification not in IQCSnot in IQCS
The READ position requires training and other The READ position requires training and other fire qualifications fire qualifications
READ duties and responsibilities occur pre-READ duties and responsibilities occur pre-season, on the fire, and post-fire and on season, on the fire, and post-fire and on prescribed firesprescribed fires
READs must be knowledgeable, credible, READs must be knowledgeable, credible, proactive, and involvedproactive, and involved
Additional READ ResourcesAdditional READ Resources
Wilderness Fire management Wilderness Fire management ToolboxToolbox
Resource Advisor Training MaterialsResource Advisor Training Materials
http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/
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