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wildland search/rescue/recovery (event)

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An event dealing with a search, and/or rescue, and/or recovery in a wildland setting.

biological or toxic conditions (event)

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An event dealing with the hazardous situations that arise as with the presence of biological hazards and/or deadly chemicals. This category includes chemical spills/leaks, deliberate poisoning, chemical accident, animal/plant disease outbreak, biohazard exposure, etc.

explosives or electrical danger (event)

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An event dealing with the various situations that arise as a result of an explosion, presence of an explosive device, or electrical hazard - no fire. 

wildfire (event)

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An event dealing with a wildland fire originating from an unplanned ignition, such as lightning, volcanos, unauthorized and accidental human caused fires, and prescribed fires that are declared wildfires.

severe winter weather (event)

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An event dealing with response to severe winter weather such as blizzards, heavy snow, or ice storms.

thunderstorm/tornado/high winds (event)

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An event dealing with response to a severe storm such as thunderstorms, tornado, or high winds.

prescribed fire (event)

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An event, where a wildland fire originating from a planned ignition in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations to meet specific objectives.