RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Fire Danger Rating: More Than Just A Number
Fire danger rating systems utilize a complex mixture of science, technology, and local observations to generate outputs which support wildland fire suppression decisions. These outputs are used by various functions to increase situational awareness and to support decision-making at all levels of the fire management organization.
Category: Fire-Environment
Core Component(s): Local Topics;
Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
Estimated Delivery Time: 20 minutes; Video Length: 9:17
Category: Fire-Environment
Core Component(s): Local Topics;
Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
Estimated Delivery Time: 20 minutes; Video Length: 9:17
Intent
Introduce the fire danger rating concept. Describe the uses of the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS). Demonstrate the relationship between NFDRS outputs and firefighter safety through examination of PocketCards.
Facilitator Preparation
- Review the video and module tools.
- Print or display a PocketCard.
- Print or display the Six Minutes for Safety document linked below.
- Display the Wildland Fire Assessment System, and familiarize yourself with the web-based fire danger forecast products it provides.
Facilitating the Discussion
- Show the video.
- Facilitate a small or large group discussion using the discussion questions.
Discussion Questions
- What is a fire danger rating system? Why is it necessary?
- What is the National Fire Danger Rating System? What are the four outputs of the NFDRS?
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How are the outputs of the NFDRS related to firefighter safety?
- (Hint: The numbers relate to conditions of the fire environment.)
- Why is only knowing the number not enough? What will you use to interpret these outputs?
- Where can you find a PocketCard for your area?
Resources
- Website: PocketCards (locate local area)
- Website: Six Minutes for Safety, NFDRS Pocket Card
- Website: Web-Based Fire Danger tools
- Document: Fire Danger Rating Pocket Card for Firefighter Safety
Additional Video Information
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2023-03-21