Roadside Incident Safety - Wildfire Training

Road-side wildfires & fires in the Urban Interface add a unique set of dangers to the wildland fire environment, including distracted, fatigued, impaired and impatient drivers. We’re geared up and prepared for most wildfire hazards, but fires that start along busy roads are different.
First responders working in this environment face serious risks to their safety. This video is designed to help wildland firefighters to be prepared and to serve as a jumping-off point for discussion, training, and practice.
Talk to your supervisor about adding Roadside Incident Practice to your training regimen!
00:00 Intro to roadside wildfire incidents
00:45 Recognize the dangers & hazards
01:16 Know your IA response area
01:45 Defer to expertise - call for traffic control help
02:10 Best Practices for roadside wildland firefighting
03:29 Train & Practice
04:03 Be a leader & get advanced training
04:33 Your safety is YOUR responsibility
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Supported through USFS State Fire Assistance Grant funding.
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