A case study of a previous incident that is conducted on the actual physical site where the incident occurred. A staff ride is an experiential learning method that involves three distinct parts: a preliminary study, a site visit, and a post-visit integration session. 

Recording all time presented by others. Personnel time recorders record time from the Crew Time Report, SF-261, to the Incident Time Report, OF-288. Equipment time recorders record time from the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF-297, to the Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, OF-286.

A fixed central radio dispatching station controlling movements of one or more mobile units.

The horizontal and vertical spacing of aircraft working over or near a wildfire or other incident.

To reduce the flame or heat on the more vigorously burning parts of a fire edge.

The greatest horizontal distance at which selected objects can be seen and identified, or its equivalent derived from instrumental measurements.

Device which uses the exhaust gas flow of an engine for priming a centrifugal pump.

Metal wrench used to tighten and free hose connections.

A fire that advances from top to top of trees or shrubs more or less independent of a surface fire. Crown fires are sometimes classed as running or dependent to distinguish the degree of independence from the surface fire.

A one-person unit of fire tools, equipment, and supplies prepared in advance for carrying on the back.