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NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: Escape and Entrapment

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Escape Route

NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: After Deployment

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What You Can Expect

After a fire shelter deployment, a learning review is conducted.

NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: Inspection and Care

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Reviews of past fire shelter deployments have shown that some firefighters deployed

NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: Training

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Seconds are critical.

NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: During Deployment

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NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: Deployment

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Fire Shelter Deployment

NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: Selecting Your Deployment Site

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The characteristics of an effective deployment site have not changed. Your goal in selecting a deployment site is to keep the fire shelter away from heat, especially flames. Practice evaluating deployment sites so that you can recognize them quickly under stress. Identify effective sites whenever you are on the fireline so you know where they are before you need one.

NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: Know Your Fire Shelter

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NWCG Standards for M-2002 Fire Shelters: Fire Shelter History

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October 29, 1804

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