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2D-01-P101-EP
Objectives1. Describe the principles and guidelines
of a wildfire prevention sign program.
2. List the components of a sign plan.
3. Describe sign procurement procedures.
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IntroductionFire Prevention signing is an effective way of getting the message to the public. Fire Prevention Specialists can create a consistent, effective, and economic signing program.
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The Fire Prevention Signing Program
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Principles and GuidelinesProvide basic principles, standards,
and guidelines for the use, installation, and maintenance of signs and posters.
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Fire Prevention Sign and Poster Requirements
Designed, installed, and maintained to meet the goals to effectively convey
the fire prevention message
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Convey proper message
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Update signs
Appropriate messages
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Convey clear, positive,
friendly, and
simple message
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Commandattention
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• Visible display
• Easy to read
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• Do not post on trees
or fence posts
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Use proper, well maintained mounts
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Agency ID issues
Consider interagency logo
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Placement
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Installation• Permits?• Right side of
road
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Select Locations• Avoid dips • Place beyond crest
of hill• Avoid being too
close to trees
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The “Cone of Vision”
Focal point more distant and narrower as speed increases
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Guidelines for installation
Pg 6 in Sign Guide
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Avoid sign clutter
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Sign Mounts
See page 25 in Sign Guide
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Sign Mounts
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Posters • Seasonal notices• Short lived material• Range in size from small for use on
camp or recreation bulletin boards to larger 54” X 44” highway size
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Posters •Large •High speed
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Posters •Small
•Slow speed
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Posters – Medium, low speed
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Maintenance
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The Sign Plan
Most wildland agencies require field units to prepare an area sign plan. These plans give direction on all phases of the general signing program. Page 51 in Sign Guide
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Ordering Fire Prevention Signs/Posters
• Procurement
procedures
• Ordering from Unicor Page 66 Sign Guide
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Summary and Review Lesson Objectives
1. Describe the principles and guidelines of a wildfire prevention signing program.
2. List the components of a sign plan.
3. Describe sign procurement procedures.
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