10 Standard Firefighting Orders and 18 Watch out Situations Combined

#10 Watch out Situation

Attempting frontal assault on fire.

#3 Standard Firefighting Order

Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.

#6 Standard Firefighting Order

Be alert. Keep Calm. Think Clearly. Act decisively.

#9 Watch out Situation

Building fire line downhill with fire below.

#12 Watch out Situation

Cannot see main fire; not in contact with someone who can.

#8 Watch out Situation

Constructing line without safe anchor point.

#10 Standard Firefighting Order

Fight fire aggressively having provided for safety first.

#1 Watch out Situation

Fire not scouted and sized up.

#16 Watch out Situation

Getting frequent spot fires across the line.

#8 Standard Firefighting Order

Give clear instructions and make sure they are understood.

#4 Standard Firefighting Order

Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known

#2 Watch out Situation

In country not seen in daylight.

#6 Watch out Situation

Instructions and assignments not clear.

#1 Standard Firefighting Order

Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.

#2 Standard Firefighting Order

Know what your fire is doing at all times.

#9 Standard Firefighting Order

Maintain control of your forces at all times.

#7 Standard Firefighting Order

Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining forces.

#7 Watch out Situation

No communication link with crew members or supervisor.

#13 Watch out Situation

On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.

#5 Standard Firefighting Order

Post lookouts when their is possible danger.

#3 Watch out Situation

Safety zones and escape routes not identified.

#18 Watch out Situation

Taking a nap near the fire line.

#17 Watch out Situation

Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.

#11 Watch out Situation

Unburned fuel between you and fire.

#4 Watch out Situation

Unfamiliar with weather and local hazards factors influencing fire behavior.

#5 Watch out Situation

Uninformed on strategy, tactics and hazards.

#14 Watch out Situation

Weather becoming hotter and drier.

#15 Watch out Situation

Wind increases and/or changes direction.