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During Deployment

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Fire Sh

Deployment

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Fire Shelter Deployment

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.

Know Your Fire Shelter

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Fire Shelter History

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October 29, 1804

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