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Search in: Search Results second seconds Settings Shift Back to top Slide Text Space SUBMIT ALL submit all SUBMIT submit Submit Unmute volume start unit 9 heavy equipment operations disclaimer images used in this unit may not adhere to your agency’s guidelines or standards for personal protective equipment (ppe). notice: agency-specific training required i agree i agree i agree i agree i agree i agree identify the different kinds of heavy equipment used in fire operations. identify safe work practices and hazards associated with working around heavy equipment operations. 1 2 unit objectives after completing this unit, you will be able to: i types of heavy equipment used in fire operations the main types of heavy equipment used in fire operations include bulldozers, excavators, feller bunchers and skidders. engines: specialized truck self-contained water source water tenders: transport water to fireline to refill portable relay tanks rollagon water or nodwell equipment carrier, swamp buggy and haagland: used in swampy/wet ground for delivering water/equipment other types of heavy equipment primary use: deliver water for filing portable relay tanks other features: come equipped with on-board pump can be used for dragging wood off the fireguard skidders/skidder tanks feller bunchers primary use: construction of fireguard better suited to harvest timber other features: fall and bunch wood for skidding in advance of a dozer building fireguard reduces mess and difficulty of rehabilitating the area excavators/hoes primary use: building fireguard other features: better suited for work on steeper ground push down trees, scrape away debris, level ground and dig holes gripping trees and deliberately controlling their placement primary use: building fireguard move large amounts of earth plow through heavy timber limitations: cannot work on: slopes over 40% soft ground extremely rocky ground bulldozers (cats, dozers, iron) types of heavy equipment click each button to learn more. bulldozers bulldozers bulldozers bulldozers bulldozers excavators excavators excavators excavators feller bunchers feller bunchers feller bunchers feller bunchers skidders skidders skidders skidders other other other other ii hazards when working with heavy equipment there are a number of safety hazards specific to working with heavy equipment. it is critical that you are aware of these hazards. hazards working with heavy equipment title text marker text title text marker text varied level of operator experience in fire operations title text marker text title text marker text communications may be challenging title text marker text title text marker text operator’s view may be obstructed title text marker text title text marker text visibility may be limited title text marker text title text marker text impact with downed trees and debris click each button to learn more. it is critical that you are aware of these hazards click next to continue. hazard: varied level of operator experience with fireline operations operators accustomed to working in a non-fire role may assume you understand how to work safely around their equipment have varying levels of experience working on wildfire may not recognize wildfire-related hazards hazard: communications may be challenging other means of communication must be established: hand signals signalling operator to stop machine approaching machine to talk directly hazard: operator’s view may be obstructed operator’s view is always shifting (difficult to keep track of firefighters in area) anything in range of swing of boom arm is in dangerous position boom arm obstructs the operator’s field of vision hazard: visibility may be limited visibility reduced when working in smoke conditions hazard: impact with downed trees and debris danger of being struck by felling trees danger of being struck by downed trees moved by equipment hazards working with water tenders sites can become very slippery due to water spillage used to transport water from water source to fire site driver often needs assistance loading truck with water offloading water at the tank guidance to back-up to the tank traffic on well-traveled roads is also a concern iii safety practices the most important part of a heavy equipment operation is the safety of the personnel and equipment. ask the operator to specify their safety concerns and make clear the specific safety procedures you must follow to ensure your safety the most important part of a heavy equipment operation is the safety of the personnel and equipment it is essential that a briefing with the equipment operator occurs click each button to learn more. safety practices when working with heavy equipment title text marker text title text marker text ensure you are briefed title text marker text title text marker text keep a safe distance title text marker text title text marker text never work downslope title text marker text title text marker text maintain eye contact with operator title text marker text title text marker text follow these steps before approaching the machine click next to continue. only use heavy equipment to transport personnel if: machine is designed to carry passengers passengers have been briefed when climbing on/off heavy equipment: face the machine use hand rails and foot rests be in contact with the machine at all times (3-point contact) be cautious of slippery surfaces ensure you have solid footing 1 2 3 4 wear gloves; never straddle or step on winch cable avoid walking on burning piles work clear of roadways watch for overhead dangers other safety practices ensure you know locations of safe zones and escape routes retreat down fireguard to anchor point retreat down fireguard to previously cleared out area retreat into a low, wet area, or an area with fire resistant fuels retreat into the burn at an appropriate spot; clear surrounding area to mineral soil ensure you know locations of safe zones and escape routes ensure you know the location of safe zones and escape routes ensure you are briefed keep a safe distance safe distance is a minimum of two times the length of the tallest trees tree height tree height safe distance maintain eye contact with operator means of communicating with the operator must be established never work downslope dislodged material could roll down the slope and cause injury ensure it is stopped never approach a machine that is moving ensure blade/boom arm is on the ground never approach from an angle outside the operator’s field of vision never assume the operator is aware you are there before approaching the machine: do not approach equipment unless the operator has acknowledged your presence and intentions iv use of heavy equipment for direct & indirect attack in fire suppression operations, heavy equipment is used to build control line through fuels that are too heavy to be removed with hand tools or to build control line through lighter fuels at a fast rate. click an image to learn more. use of heavy equipment in fire suppression click next to continue. direct attack indirect attack completed completed completed indirect attack normally under the supervision of a strike team, task team or sector leader. line locator flags the route. used to build fireguard bulldozers used to build fireguard in steeper terrain excavators used to drag fuels off the fireguard and touching up sections of fireguard skidders used to fall and salvage timber in advance of a dozer feller bunchers indirect attack fire side fireguard debris non-fire side burnout operation from a fireguard indirect attack fire side fireguard debris non-fire side reduce mop-up requirements and reduce fire intensity along the edge indirect attack fire side fireguard debris non-fire side wet down debris piles and wash machines apply water apply water apply water click each icon to learn more. firefighter roles in heavy equipment operations line touch up line touch up line touch up maintain the fireguard mark tool caches mark tool caches mark tool caches identify locations of tool caches patrol outside fire perimeter for spot fires and behind equipment patrol patrol patrol communicate overhead hazards and flag their location identify hazards identify hazards identify hazards lay hose in preparation for burning out from fireguard lay hose along fireguard lay hose along fireguard lay hose along fireguard building a tight line fireguard click to do this…. click to do this…. tight lining a fireguard that follows the edge of the fireline as close as is possible without disturbing (contacting) the burning/burnt fuels and where the remaining forest fuel may or may not be burnt out between the fire and the fireguard. bulldozer used on low intensity fires build fireguard around fire by tight lining the fire’s edge avoids significant mop-up of dozer piles all unburned material is pushed to the non-fire side of the line pushing burning fuel into interior of fire bulldozer starts at edge of fire and pushes burning fuel into interior smothers fire and creates fireguard results in piles of burning/unburned fuels require significant mop-up to put out not the preferred use direct attack click each button to learn more. pushing burning fuel pushing burning fuel pushing burning fuel pushing burning fuel tight line fireguard tight line fireguard tight line fireguard tight line fireguard during direct attack, heavy equipment operating in smoke reduces operator visibility v other uses of heavy equipment in fire operations other tasks that can be performed by heavy equipment used in fire operations. other uses task create access dig sump holes level ground remove danger trees mop-up clear area for helispot rehabilitate bulldozer excavator skidder feller buncher *small trees only water delivery is done with water tenders or skidders outfitted with tanks all other machines are not used for this purpose unit review questions use the menu to review the unit. click the button below when you are ready to start the quiz. you must get 100% to complete the course. start quiz incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. this is a photo of a bulldozer. continue continue continue continue continue continue what type of equipment is shown in the following photo? bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer excavator excavator excavator excavator excavator excavator skidder skidder skidder skidder skidder skidder feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. this is a photo of a excavator. continue continue continue continue continue continue what type of equipment is shown in the following photo? bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer excavator excavator excavator excavator excavator excavator skidder skidder skidder skidder skidder skidder feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. this is a photo of a skidder. continue continue continue continue continue continue what type of equipment is shown in the following photo? bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer excavator excavator excavator excavator excavator excavator skidder skidder skidder skidder skidder skidder feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. this is a photo of a feller buncher. continue continue continue continue continue continue what type of equipment is shown in the following photo? bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer bulldozer excavator excavator excavator excavator excavator excavator skidder skidder skidder skidder skidder skidder feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher feller buncher incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. these are all hazards associated with working around heavy equipment. continue continue continue continue continue continue which of the following are hazards associated with working around heavy equipment? varied operator experience on fires varied operator experience on fires varied operator experience on fires varied operator experience on fires varied operator experience on fires varied operator experience on fires communications with operator can be challenging communications with operator can be challenging communications with operator can be challenging communications with operator can be challenging communications with operator can be challenging communications with operator can be challenging operator’s view shifting when machine moving operator’s view shifting when machine moving operator’s view shifting when machine moving operator’s view shifting when machine moving operator’s view shifting when machine moving operator’s view shifting when machine moving downed trees moved by equipment downed trees moved by equipment downed trees moved by equipment downed trees moved by equipment downed trees moved by equipment downed trees moved by equipment multiple response question ? reduced visibility in smoke conditions reduced visibility in smoke conditions reduced visibility in smoke conditions reduced visibility in smoke conditions reduced visibility in smoke conditions reduced visibility in smoke conditions incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. you must receive a briefing before beginning a work assignment associated with heavy equipment. continue continue continue continue continue continue is the following statement true or false? a briefing is an important safety consideration you must receive before beginning a work assignment associated with heavy equipment. true true true true true true false false false false false false incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. you must maintain a distance of two times the length of the tallest tree away from working equipment. continue continue continue continue continue continue what is the minimum safe distance that must be maintained away from working equipment? 1.5 lengths of hose 1.5 lengths of hose 1.5 lengths of hose 1.5 lengths of hose 1.5 lengths of hose 1.5 lengths of hose 0.5 kilometers 0.5 kilometers 0.5 kilometers 0.5 kilometers 0.5 kilometers 0.5 kilometers 2 x the length of the tallest trees 2 x the length of the tallest trees 2 x the length of the tallest trees 2 x the length of the tallest trees 2 x the length of the tallest trees 2 x the length of the tallest trees 2 x the length of working equipment 2 x the length of working equipment 2 x the length of working equipment 2 x the length of working equipment 2 x the length of working equipment 2 x the length of working equipment incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. these are all safety steps that must be followed before approaching a heavy equipment machine. continue continue continue continue continue continue which of the following are safety steps that must be followed before approaching a heavy equipment machine? machine is stopped machine is stopped machine is stopped machine is stopped machine is stopped machine is stopped blade or boom is on the ground blade or boom is on the ground blade or boom is on the ground blade or boom is on the ground blade or boom is on the ground blade or boom is on the ground you are in operator’s field of vision you are in operator’s field of vision you are in operator’s field of vision you are in operator’s field of vision you are in operator’s field of vision you are in operator’s field of vision operator has acknowledged your presence and intentions operator has acknowledged your presence and intentions operator has acknowledged your presence and intentions operator has acknowledged your presence and intentions operator has acknowledged your presence and intentions operator has acknowledged your presence and intentions multiple response question ? incorrect that is incorrect. please try again. try again try again try again try again try again try again incorrect that’s incorrect. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that’s right. you must never work down slope from a working heavy equipment machine because dislodged material could roll down slope and cause injury. continue continue continue continue continue continue is the following statement true or false? you must never work down slope from a working heavy equipment machine because dislodged material could roll down slope and cause injury. true true true true true true false false false false false false identify the different kinds of heavy equipment used in fire operations. identify safe work practices and hazards 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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="An engine "> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="is a specialized truck on which is mounted a water tank, a fire pump, hose, and supplementary equipment. It is used to bring a self- contained water source to a fire with the capability of pumping water through a hose line directly from the tank to the fire.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Rollagon Water Carrier, Nodwell Equipment Carrier, Swamp Buggy and Haaglund "> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="are types of heavy equipment used in swampy or wet ground for delivering water or equipment."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="There are a number of safety hazards specific to working with heavy equipment. It is critical that you are aware of these hazards. Click each button to learn more. You must view them all to continue."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="The level of experience of heavy equipment operators relative to working on fires varies greatly. These operators are used to working in a non-fire role with staff who are completely familiar with the safety procedures around their equipment. Operators may assume that you understand how to work safely around their equipment. Heavy equipment operators have varying levels of experience working on wildfires with many having very little to no experience. They may not recognize wildfire related hazards."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Communicating with heavy equipment operators can be a challenge. In cases where radio communications with the operator is not possible, other means of communicating must be established (e.g., hand signals or signalling the operator to stop the machine and then approaching the machine to talk directly to the operator)."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Bulldozers are normally used to clear an area, build a fireguard or break up debris piles. In these typical roles, the machine is constantly moving backwards and forwards and the operator’s view is always shifting, making it difficult to keep track of firefighters in the area.
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Excavators and feller bunchers have boom arms that are constantly moving when these machines are working. Anything within the range of the swing of the boom arm is in a dangerous position. The boom arm also obstructs the operator’s field of vision."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="When working in smoke conditions, the equipment operator’s visibility is reduced."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="When feller bunchers are used to cut down trees or when bulldozers or large skidders are used to knock over trees, the felling of trees creates an added hazard to the firefighter. Trees being pushed over can become hung up in other trees which also creates a hazard for those working in the area.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Heavy equipment (e.g., feller bunchers, skidders, bulldozers) traveling in slash areas creates a safety hazard as the machine’s wheels or tracks cross downed trees. The downed trees can be lifted into the air creating a hazard for someone who is well clear of the actual machine but is still within the vicinity of the length of the downed tree."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Water tenders are often used to transport water from a water source to a fire site where the water is then dumped into a portable relay tank. The driver often needs some form of assistance; either help in loading the truck with water at the water source or help in offloading the water at the tank site. The driver often requires guidance to back up to the tank. A hazard associated with this operation is that sites can become very slippery due to water spillage. Traffic on well-traveled roads is also a safety concern."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="The most important part of a heavy equipment operation is the safety of the personnel and equipment. Heavy equipment presents a number of hazards to workers that must first be recognized and then be minimized by following safe work practices. 
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="If you have been assigned to work in conjunction with a piece of heavy equipment, it is essential that a briefing with that equipment operator occurs. You or your supervisor must ask the operator to specify their safety concerns relative to your presence in their work area and make clear the specific safety procedures you must follow to ensure your safety."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="The following are general safe work practices to be used when working around heavy equipment. Click each button to learn more. You must view them all to continue."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Heavy equipment should only be used for transporting personnel if the machine is designed to carry passengers; and the passengers have been briefed. "> <Style FontFamily="Lato" FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Color="#000000" BulletChar="·" BulletFont="Symbol" /> </Style> <Span Text="When climbing on or off heavy equipment:
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="15" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="0" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Color="#000000" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="You must face the machine.
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="15" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="0" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Color="#000000" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Use the hand rails and foot rests. 
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="15" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="0" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Color="#000000" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="You must be in contact with the machine at all times using a three point contact (2 feet and 1 hand or 2 hands and 1 foot). 
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="15" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="0" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Color="#000000" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Be cautious of slippery surfaces from oil and grease. 
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="15" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="0" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Ensure you have solid footing."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="ListNumberedAsArabic" ListTypeFormat="Period" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="If the operator requests assistance with the winch, gloves must be worn; and the cable should never be straddled or stepped on. 
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="103" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="72" Justification="Left" ListLevel="2" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="ListNumberedAsArabic" ListTypeFormat="Period" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="ListNumberedAsArabic" ListTypeFormat="Period" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Watch for overhead dangers while working with heavy equipment or after heavy equipment has been in an area. Examples of overhead dangers are hung up trees, leaning trees or dead standing trees, wires, and power lines. Communicate the location of hazards to your supervisor and others working in the area. These hazards will have to be flagged and eliminated following agency procedures. 
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="ListNumberedAsArabic" ListTypeFormat="Period" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="If working off a traveled road with water tenders or any other heavy equipment, ensure the work area is well clear of the traveled portion of the road way. If this is not possible, steps must be taken to ensure vehicle traffic does not create a safety hazard. 
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="ListNumberedAsArabic" ListTypeFormat="Period" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="ListNumberedAsArabic" ListTypeFormat="Period" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Typically, bulldozers and excavators are used to break up chipper and slash piles that were left from logging operations and were ignited from a wildfire. Firefighters must use caution in these situations. Avoid walking on the burning pile. Smouldering chipper piles can be burning inside the pile but not on the outer surface. If stepped on, the pile could give way, resulting in the firefighter’s foot and leg coming in direct contact with burning debris. Allow the heavy equipment to separate the pile first. Care must be taken when walking in the area where slash piles have been broken apart by the equipment. Broken sticks and logs create both a tripping and puncture hazard to workers. "> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Start="1" Color="accent5,00" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="As line construction progresses, safe zones (or helipads) should be cleared at regular intervals along the fireguard. Ensure you know the location of safe zones and escape routes. 
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Start="0" Color="accent5,00" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Options for escape routes on a fireguard are:
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Retreat down the fireguard to the anchor point; 
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Retreat down the fireguard to an area previously cleared out; 
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Retreat into a low wet area or an area with fire resistant fuels (e.g., poplar stand); or
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="31" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="accent5,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Retreat into the burn at an appropriate spot and clear surrounding area to mineral soil."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Always ensure you are briefed on safety procedures specific to the task when working with heavy equipment. Ensure hand signals are discussed and understood. Ensure you understand instructions. If not, ask."> <Style FontSize="10.5" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="When bulldozers, skidders and feller bunchers are clearing an area, you must keep a safe distance away from the working equipment. This distance is a minimum of two times the length of the tallest trees."> <Style FontSize="10.5" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Situations will occur where equipment operators do not have our radio communications. In these situations, a means of communicating with the operator must be established that will not jeopardize your safety. "> <Style FontSize="10.5" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Never work down slope of a machine. Dislodged material could roll down the slope and cause injury."> <Style FontSize="10.5" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Before approaching the machine:
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="27" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Color="#000000" BulletChar="·" BulletFont="Symbol" /> </Style> <Span Text="Never approach a machine from an angle outside the operator’s field of vision.
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="27" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" BulletChar="·" BulletFont="Symbol" /> </Style> <Span Text="Never assume the operator is aware you are there; do not approach equipment unless the operator has acknowledged your presence and intentions."> <Style FontSize="10.5" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="In fire suppression operations, heavy equipment is used to build control line through fuels that are too heavy to be removed with hand tools or to build control line through lighter fuels at a fast rate. Heavy equipment is used in direct and indirect attack. Click and image to get started. You must view them all to continue."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletChar="·" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Bulldozers are the main type of heavy equipment used to build fireguard in an indirect attack. 
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletChar="·" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Excavators are also used for this purpose, particularly in steeper terrain.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletChar="·" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Skidders are useful for dragging fuels off the fireguard and touching up sections of the fireguard. 
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletChar="·" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Heavy equipment fireguard construction operations are normally under the supervision of a "> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="Strike Team"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsItalic="True" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text=", "> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="Task Team "> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsItalic="True" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="or "> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="Sector Leader"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsItalic="True" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text=". A "> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="Line Locator "> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsItalic="True" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="flags the route for the equipment operators to follow."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Fireguard construction with heavy equipment for indirect attack typically involves 2 or more bulldozers. The largest dozer leads the way knocking down timber and then subsequent dozers push the downed timber and debris away usually down to mineral soil.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="When constructing the fireguard for indirect attack, all debris is pushed to the non-fire side of the fireguard to reduce mop-up requirements and to reduce fire intensity along the edge of the fireguard.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="A follow up fire crew ensures any remaining fuel on the fireguard is removed and prepares the inside and outside edge of the fireguard for a burnout operation.
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Once the fireguard is constructed, the forest fuels between the fireguard and the wildfire are usually burnt out so that the fireguard becomes the new edge of the fireline."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Once the machine has completed its assignment, you will be directed by your supervisor on the type of action required to further contain the fire. Click each icon to learn more. You must view them all to continue.
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Apply Water: 
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Wet down debris piles after a bulldozer has broken them apart. Spreading and wetting the burning material is done until all burning material is extinguished. Slash and chipper piles may also be taken apart with excavators. If soil conditions allow, the excavator digs a trench in which burning material is deposited. The fire crew then wets down the burning material. Inspect machinery for any material that may have been picked up that has the potential to start fires. With water from the hose line, the equipment is washed down to ensure no embers are caught in the machine.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Line Touch-Up:"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" /> </Span> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Remove any material that may allow the fire to cross the fireguard such as roots and branches; these are deposited on the non-fire side of the fireguard. Reduce or add forest fuel on the burnout side of the fireguard prior to ignition to either reduce potential intensity or facilitate fire spread, as required. On the non-fire side of the fireguard, wet down or apply mineral soil to fuels susceptible to ignition and spotting.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Mark Tool Caches:"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" /> </Span> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Mark out areas for tool caches along the fireguard.
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Patrol:"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" /> </Span> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Patrol outside the fire perimeter for spot fires and behind the equipment. Maintain a safe distance away from the equipment: minimum of two times the lengths of the tallest trees. Use hand tools to action any fires started by the machine (watch for rocky areas). It is only human nature to use the constructed fireguard when traveling up and down the control line. To make certain hot spots and spot fires along the edge of the fireguard are detected and extinguished, walk and patrol inside the fire edge and outside of the fireguard.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Identify Hazards:"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" /> </Span> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Communicate the location of overhead hazards to your supervisor and other fire personnel. Overhead hazards such as dangerous trees will be flagged and either felled by a chainsaw operator or knocked down using heavy equipment.
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Lay Hose Along Fireguard:"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" /> </Span> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Lay hose along the fireguard to prepare for burning out from the fireguard. A fire crew may be required to lay hose along a fireguard that has been constructed by heavy equipment to enhance the suppression action. Lay hose on the fireside edge of the fireguard. After the hose line is charged, the line expands and moves. Re-straighten the line ensuring it is not on the traveled portion of the fireguard. This allows heavy equipment to move along the fireguard without crossing the hose line. If heavy equipment crosses over the hose line, it can damage the fire hose. Protect the hose if it has to be laid across the fireguard. Dig a trench and bury the hose in mineral soil."> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> <Span Text="
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Heavy equipment is used in direct attack to push burning fuel into the interior of the fire.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="The bulldozer starts at the edge of the fire and pushes the burning fuel into the interior of the fire. This smothers the fire as well as creates a fireguard. This also results in piles of burning and un-burnt trees and stumps and other forest debris mixed with soil. These piles require significant mop-up to put out. The bulldozer is used to break up the piles to ensure the fire is extinguished. This is normally not the preferred use of bulldozers in direct attack due to the significant mop-up required.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Heavy equipment is used in direct attack to build a tight line fireguard.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="The bulldozer can be used on low intensity fires to build a fireguard around the fire by tight lining the fire’s edge. This method avoids the significant mop-up of dozer piles (unless the fire jumps the fireguard), because all the unburned material is pushed to the non-fire side of the line."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="During direct attack, heavy equipment operating in smoke reduces operator visibility."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Heavy equipment may also be used to:
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="This table shows which pieces of heavy equipment are able to complete each task. Review the table, and when you are done, press next to continue."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Water delivery is done with water tenders or skidders outfitted with tanks. All of the other machines are not used for this purpose."> <Style FontSize="10.5" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Start="0" Color="#000000" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="You have just completed this unit. You are now able to:
"> <Style FontFamily="Lato" FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="accent5,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="accent5,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="15" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="Bullet" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="1" Color="accent6,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text="Identify the different kinds of heavy equipment used in fire operations.
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"> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Inspect machinery for any material that may have been picked up that has the potential to start fires. With water from the hose line, the equipment is washed down to ensure no embers are caught in the machine."> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Line touch up. "> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="True" /> </Span> <Span Text="Remove any material that may allow the fire to cross the fireguard such as roots and branches; these are deposited on the non-fire side of the fireguard. Reduce or add forest fuel on the burnout side of the fireguard prior to ignition to either reduce potential intensity or facilitate fire spread, as required. On the non-fire side of the fireguard, wet down or apply mineral soil to fuels susceptible to ignition and spotting."> <Style FontSize="10.5" FontIsBold="False" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style FlowDirection="LeftToRight" LeadingMargin="0" TrailingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" LineSpacingRule="Single" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="0" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Parentheses" Color="#000000" BulletFont="Arial" /> </Style> <Span Text="Patrol outside the fire perimeter for spot fires and behind the equipment. Maintain a safe distance away from the equipment: minimum of two times the lengths of the tallest trees. Use hand tools to action any fires started by the machine (watch for rocky areas). It is only human nature to use the constructed fireguard when traveling up and down the control line. To make certain hot spots and spot fires along the edge of the fireguard are detected and extinguished, walk and patrol inside the fire edge and outside of the fireguard.
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