RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
DoD Watch Out Situations
Discussion about the most common Watch Outs encountered by wildland firefighters on military installations.
Category: Hazards
Core Component(s): Local Topics;
Fire and Aviation Operational Safety;
Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
Estimated Delivery Time: 15:00; Video Length: 2:23
Category: Hazards
Core Component(s): Local Topics;
Fire and Aviation Operational Safety;
Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
Estimated Delivery Time: 15:00; Video Length: 2:23
Intent
Introduction to or review of the four main categories of Watch Out Situations commonly found on military installations.
Facilitator Preparation
- Review the video and module tools.
- Consider additional activities and discussion questions pertaining to the installation and agency.
- The suggested activity includes reviewing the Military Installation In-Briefing Pocket Card and incorporating it into the discussion.
Facilitating the Discussion
- Show the video.
- Distribute the Military Installation In-Briefing Pocket Card (if using).
- Facilitate a small or large group discussion using the following discussion questions.
Discussion Questions
- What are the four categories of watch out situations commonly found on military installations?
- In what ways are these four categories similar to or different from wildland fire operations?
- What should you do when you encounter unexploded ordnance (UXO)? What are the dangers of UXO?
- Why is access and coordination essential to working on a military installation? What are some examples of groups you may need to coordinate with before and during operations?
- What are some examples of military infrastructure you might encounter on an installation?
- What is a cantonment area and how is it like operating in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment?
- Review the Military Installation In-Briefing Pocket Card (if using).
Resources
- Document: Military Installation In-Briefing Pocket Card
- Publication: Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, Unexploded Ordnance Safety
Additional Video Information
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2023-03-21