Unit Objectives
Identify position responsibilities of Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).
Demonstrate the ability to apply operational leadership principles.
Demonstrate the ability to locate and apply standard wildland fire operating procedures found in the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) and other identified fireline references.
In your group workbooks, take 10 minutes and answer the following IRPG Orientation scenarios:
Exercise 1
Your crew reaches a point where you must begin building fireline downhill on the steepest terrain in the area. Briefly identify the specific reference tool items you would use to address this situation.
Exercise 2
After you have analyzed your downhill line assignment, you believe it is unsafe to proceed. What are some considerations to properly refuse this risk?
Exercise 3
During your supervisory briefing, you are told that potential risks exist on your new assignment. What tool will you use and what actions will you take in order to properly manage the risks that have been identified?