Prescribed fire to control fungal infection (brown spot disease) of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) in the "grass" (small seedling) stage.

The field location where the primary functions of incident command are performed. The ICP may be co-located with the Incident Base or other incident facilities.

The date and time that initial action was taken by the first resources to arrive at a fire.

The initial decisions and actions taken in reaction to a reported incident.

Belt-mounted case with pockets fitted for anemometer, compass, sling psychrometer, slide rule, water bottle, pencils, and book of weather report forms. Used to take weather observations to provide on-site conditions to the fire weather forecaster or fire behavior analyst. Observations include air temperature, wind speed and direction, and relative humidity. 

An airborne irritating, noxious, or toxic smoke, vapor, or any combination of these produced by a volatile substance or a chemical reaction.

Activities in advance of fire occurrence to ensure effective suppression action. Includes planning the organization, recruiting and training, procuring equipment and supplies, maintaining fire equipment and fire control improvements, and negotiating cooperative and/or mutual aid agreements. 

Technique whereby fire retardant is released from only one compartment of an airtanker.

A magnetic bearing extending from a ground-based navigational system, providing airborne navigation information.

Any fire not posing a threat to resources or property of the jurisdictional agency, regardless of whether action was taken by the agency.