Structure Defense Guide Card
Jun 2024
Addresses essential structure triage, tactical options, and hazard control metrics to manage safety and operational planning during wildland-urban interface fire incidents.
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Wildland Urban Interface
Aug 2022
Examines the growing challenges and necessary training for fire fighters operating in the expanding wildland-urban interface. -
Wildfire Video
Oct 2019
Introduces the IAFF’s Wildland Urban Interface training program to standardize tactical responses, improve fire fighter safety, and enhance suppression capabilities for interface fire events. -
FEMA Report 2013
May 2019
Addresses toxic smoke exposure, atmospheric pollutants, and regular exceedances of safe physiological conditions among wildland fire fighters combating wildland-urban interface incidents. -
Wildland Environmental Exposure and Health Study
May 2019
Details a comprehensive 2012 research proposal designed to immediately evaluate wildland fire fighter physiological stress, carbon monoxide exposure, and ambient toxic air pollutants during controlled and live fire incidents. -
USFS Energy Drinks
May 2019
Examines wildland fire fighter nutrition contract updates, uniform heat strain, incident management workplace stress, and field guidelines for blister and hydration management. -
Initial Attack Effectiveness Study
May 2019
Evaluates the relationship between wildland fire engine staffing levels and initial attack hose lay efficiency to maximize emergency response effectiveness. -
Risk Analysis on WUI
May 2019
Examines the connections between information dissemination, risk perceptions, and local management regimes to understand what drives homeowner wildfire mitigation behavior. -
CAL FIRE Wildland Urban Interface Book
May 2019
Details the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s comprehensive operating principles, tactical frameworks, and safety guidelines for wildland-urban interface firefighting operations. -