Ground Ignition Subcommittee

Mission Statement

The Ground Ignition Subcommittee (GISC) provides national leadership for all program elements related to ground ignition equipment.

Primary Objectives

• Develop and maintain standards and specifications for ground ignition equipment.
• Establish, communicate, and implement ground ignition equipment evaluation and approval processes.
• Develop and maintain ground ignition equipment training materials, guides and manuals.

Fuel Geyser Awareness

• National Fuel Geyser Awareness Page
• Report Fuel Geyser Incidents

Guidance Documents

Aluminum Fuel Bottle OSHA Supplemental Standards:

Note: Small aluminum fuel bottles (commonly referred to as Sigg bottles)

• OSHA Approval Letter (USFS)
• Sigg Bottle Supplemental Standard (USFS)
• OSHA Approval Letter (DOI)
• Sigg Bottle Supplemental Standard (DOI)

Dolmar OSHA Supplemental Standards:

• No Dolmar Supplemental Standards are currently approved by OSHA.

From NWCG Standards for Transporting Fuel, PMS 442:

• Fuel Container Supply Procurement Sources
• Sample Trailer Inspection Checklists
• Blank Shipping Paper

Subcommittee Relevant Equipment Bulletins

• ETC-EB-2016-01:  Phase-Out of Drip Torches That Do Not Comply with US DOT and US OSHA Specifications