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The Safety Officer onThe Safety Officer on Wildland Fires: Wildland Fires:

An American PerspectiveAn American Perspective

Richard J. ManganRichard J. Mangan

Blackbull Wildfire ServicesBlackbull Wildfire Services

Missoula, Montana USAMissoula, Montana USA

Firefighting:Firefighting:

A Dangerous BusinessA Dangerous Business

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training

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American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training

Basic TrainingBasic Training

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American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training

Basic TrainingBasic Training Annual RefresherAnnual Refresher

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American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training

Basic TrainingBasic Training Annual RefresherAnnual Refresher 10 SFO/18 SSWO10 SFO/18 SSWO

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American Fire Safety TrainingAmerican Fire Safety Training

Basic TrainingBasic Training Annual RefresherAnnual Refresher 10 SFO/18 SSWO10 SFO/18 SSWO LCESLCES

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U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities

133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities

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U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities

133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities

133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers

– Vehicle AccidentsVehicle Accidents

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U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities

133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers

– Vehicle AccidentsVehicle Accidents

– Heart AttacksHeart Attacks

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U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities

133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers

– Vehicle AccidentsVehicle Accidents

– Heart AttacksHeart Attacks

– Aircraft AccidentsAircraft Accidents

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U.S. Fire FatalitiesU.S. Fire Fatalities

133 Fatalities 133 Fatalities – BurnoversBurnovers

– Vehicle AccidentsVehicle Accidents

– Heart AttacksHeart Attacks

– Aircraft AccidentsAircraft Accidents

– MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

Incident Command SystemIncident Command System(ICS)(ICS)

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Safety OfficerSafety Officer

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety OfficerSafety Officer * A Principal Advisor* A Principal Advisor

to the Incident to the Incident Commander Commander

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety OfficerSafety Officer * A Principal Advisor* A Principal Advisor

to the Incident to the Incident Commander Commander

* What Experience, * What Experience, Training, Quals?Training, Quals?

* Responsibilities?* Responsibilities?

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Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels

Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels

Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor– 100+ Firefighters100+ Firefighters

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels

Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor– 100+ Firefighters100+ Firefighters

– Engines/TankersEngines/Tankers

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Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels

Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor– 100+ Firefighters100+ Firefighters

– Engines/TankersEngines/Tankers

– Bull DozersBull Dozers

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Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Prior Experience LevelsPrior Experience Levels

Minimum: Division Minimum: Division SupervisorSupervisor– 100+ Firefighters100+ Firefighters

– Engines/TankersEngines/Tankers

– Bull DozersBull Dozers

– HelicoptersHelicopters

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Safety OfficerSafety Officer::Specialized Training RequirementsSpecialized Training Requirements

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety OfficerSafety Officer::Specialized Training RequirementsSpecialized Training Requirements

32 Hour Course32 Hour Course

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety OfficerSafety Officer::Specialized Training RequirementsSpecialized Training Requirements

32 Hour Course32 Hour Course National StandardNational Standard

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety OfficerSafety Officer::Specialized Training RequirementsSpecialized Training Requirements

32 Hour Course32 Hour Course National StandardNational Standard Course Material:Course Material:

– Risk ManagementRisk Management

– Hazard MitigationHazard Mitigation

– Risk Hazard AnalysisRisk Hazard Analysis

– General Safety General Safety OperationsOperations

– Accident InvestigationAccident Investigation

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Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified

Written TestsWritten Tests

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified

Written TestsWritten Tests Simulated ExercisesSimulated Exercises

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified

Written TestsWritten Tests Simulated ExercisesSimulated Exercises Task Book on Fires Task Book on Fires

under Mentorunder Mentor

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Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified

Written TestsWritten Tests Simulated ExercisesSimulated Exercises Task Book on Fires Task Book on Fires

under Mentorunder Mentor Yearly Fitness TestYearly Fitness Test

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Safety Officer:Safety Officer:Fully QualifiedFully Qualified

Written TestsWritten Tests Simulated ExercisesSimulated Exercises Task Book on Fires Task Book on Fires

under Mentorunder Mentor Yearly Fitness TestYearly Fitness Test Currency RequirementCurrency Requirement

Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities

Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities Input to Operational PlanningInput to Operational Planning

Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities Input to Operational PlanningInput to Operational Planning Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions

Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities Input to Operational PlanningInput to Operational Planning Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions Safety OversightSafety Oversight

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Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input

12 0r 24 Hour Periods12 0r 24 Hour Periods

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Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input

12 0r 24 Hour Periods12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and TacticsStrategies and Tactics

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Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input

12 0r 24 Hour Periods12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and TacticsStrategies and Tactics Specific Areas and Specific Areas and

ActionsActions

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Operational Planning InputOperational Planning Input

12 0r 24 Hour Periods12 0r 24 Hour Periods Strategies and TacticsStrategies and Tactics Specific Areas and Specific Areas and

ActionsActions Team EffortTeam Effort

Operational Planning:Operational Planning:

Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns

Operational Planning:Operational Planning:

Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior

Operational Planning:Operational Planning:

Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes

Operational Planning:Operational Planning:

Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones

Operational Planning:Operational Planning:

Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones On-the-ground On-the-ground

Hazards:Hazards:– Falling SnagsFalling Snags

– Rolling RocksRolling Rocks

– Poisonous snakesPoisonous snakes

Operational Planning:Operational Planning:

Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones On-the-ground On-the-ground

Hazards:Hazards:– Falling SnagsFalling Snags

– Rolling RocksRolling Rocks

– Poisonous snakesPoisonous snakes

TransportationTransportation

Operational Planning:Operational Planning:

Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones On-the-ground On-the-ground

Hazards:Hazards:– Falling SnagsFalling Snags

– Rolling RocksRolling Rocks

– Poisonous snakesPoisonous snakes

TransportationTransportation Medical Care and Medical Care and

EvacuationEvacuation

Operational Planning:Operational Planning:

Safety Officer ConcernsSafety Officer Concerns Extreme Fire BehaviorExtreme Fire Behavior Escape RoutesEscape Routes Safety ZonesSafety Zones On-the-ground On-the-ground

Hazards:Hazards:– Falling SnagsFalling Snags

– Rolling RocksRolling Rocks

– Poisonous snakesPoisonous snakes

TransportationTransportation Medical Care and Medical Care and

EvacuationEvacuation Other Unique Hazards Other Unique Hazards

and Risks:and Risks:– PowerlinesPowerlines

– Drug LabsDrug Labs

– Mine ShaftsMine Shafts

Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions

Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions

Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard

Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions

Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices

Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions

Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/RiskAvoid the Hazard/Risk

Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions

Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/RiskAvoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety DevicesUse Safety Devices

Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions

Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/RiskAvoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety DevicesUse Safety Devices Implement Special ProceduresImplement Special Procedures

Mitigation of Hazardous ConditionsMitigation of Hazardous Conditions

Design Out the HazardDesign Out the Hazard Use Warning DevicesUse Warning Devices Avoid the Hazard/RiskAvoid the Hazard/Risk Use Safety DevicesUse Safety Devices Implement Special ProceduresImplement Special Procedures Reduce Firefighter ExposureReduce Firefighter Exposure

Making the Firefighter’s Making the Firefighter’s World SafeWorld Safe

The Effective Safety Officer….The Effective Safety Officer….

Safety OversightSafety Oversight

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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern TransportationTransportation

– Drivers QualifiedDrivers Qualified

– Duty HoursDuty Hours

– Speed LimitsSpeed Limits

– Vehicle MaintenanceVehicle Maintenance

– Hazards BriefingHazards Briefing

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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern

Air OperationsAir Operations– Multiple AircraftMultiple Aircraft

– Rotary & Fixed WingRotary & Fixed Wing

– Base of OperationsBase of Operations

– Pilot FatiguePilot Fatigue

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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern

Incident Base CampsIncident Base Camps– Mobile KitchensMobile Kitchens

– Portable ToiletsPortable Toilets

– Power GeneratorsPower Generators

– Gray Water DisposalGray Water Disposal

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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern

Personnel FactorsPersonnel Factors– Hours/Days workedHours/Days worked

– FatigueFatigue

– Injuries/IllnessesInjuries/Illnesses

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Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern

Burnout OperationsBurnout Operations Timber FallingTimber Falling Structure ProtectionStructure Protection

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Limits of AuthorityLimits of Authority

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Limits of AuthorityLimits of Authority ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives, ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives,

NOT taking away individual responsibility NOT taking away individual responsibility for safety.for safety.

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA

Limits of AuthorityLimits of Authority ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives, ASSIST in reaching Safety Objectives,

NOT taking away individual responsibility NOT taking away individual responsibility for safety.for safety.

Over-ride normal chain-of-command only Over-ride normal chain-of-command only when there is an IMMEDIATE threat to when there is an IMMEDIATE threat to Life or risk of serious injuryLife or risk of serious injury

The American Safety OfficerThe American Safety Officer

Blackbull Wildfire Services Missoula, Montana USA