The location of initial attack forces.

Dry run over the target area by the leadplane to indicate an airtanker's flight path and target, while the airtanker pilot is observing.

Unburned indentations in the fire edge formed by fingers or slow burning areas.

Any tactical plan developed by any element of ICS in support of the incident action plan.

An oral or written plan containing the objectives established by the Incident Commander or Unified Command and addressing tactics and support activities for the planned operational period, generally 12 to 24 hours.

The practice of comparing and contrasting the fire damage on different surfaces of an object that has been subjected to the oncoming fire.

Fireline constructed with hand tools.

Increments of planning and organizational readiness dictated by burning conditions, fire activity, and resource availability.

A portion of the atmosphere that has a relatively low dew point temperature and where the formation of clouds, fog, or precipitation is unlikely.

Foam with an expansion between 21:1 and 200:1.