Listener Responsiblities
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, By taking these steps, you have a better shot at hearing—and
understanding—important information:
- Be focused and pay attention
- Clarify any unclear information
- Ask questions
- Repeat instructions back to your supervisor
- Switch roles frequently back and forth during the communication process
At the end of this exchange, you should know the answers to each of these
questions:
- What task am I to perform?
- What are the known hazards?
- Where do I go to be safe?
- How do I get there?
Hazards of Snags
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Snags are standing dead trees. They present a variety of hazards to those
working near them, such as:
- They often smolder long after the main fire has been extinguished, so they
must be cut down (felled) during mop-up.
- Dead limbs can break off and fall on you in high winds or when
attempting to fell a snag—use a spotter to watch for falling limbs during
felling operations.
- Roots on live and dead trees may have burned away and the tree may fall
at any time—be alert.
Stay away from snags until they have been cut down. After felling a snag,
open the trunk and extinguish the fire within the trunk.
Carry a Hand Tool
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When carrying tools:
- Hold hand tools at the balance point
- Carry hand tools at your side, close to the body, and parallel to the
ground
- Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet (3 m) between yourself and other
firefighters
Wind Speed and Direction
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The rate and direction of the fire's spread are mostly functions of wind
speed and direction. Because wind speed and direction can change
rapidly, wind-induced fire behavior can also change rapidly.
Look for:
- Approaching thunderheads with dark clouds beneath
- Increased spotting
- Sudden calm or changes in speed or direction
- High clouds moving fast in a direction different from surface wind
Turndown
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You can "turn down" an unsafe assignment—in fact it can be argued that
you have a responsibility to do so. A turndown (also called refusal of risk ) is
a situation where an individual firefighter or supervisor has decided that he
or she cannot carry out an assignment as given and is unable to negotiate
an alternative solution.
Individual firefighters or supervisors may turn down an assignment when:
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, By taking these steps, you have a better shot at hearing—and
understanding—important information:
- Be focused and pay attention
- Clarify any unclear information
- Ask questions
- Repeat instructions back to your supervisor
- Switch roles frequently back and forth during the communication process
At the end of this exchange, you should know the answers to each of these
questions:
- What task am I to perform?
- What are the known hazards?
- Where do I go to be safe?
- How do I get there?
Hazards of Snags
Give this one a try later!
Snags are standing dead trees. They present a variety of hazards to those
working near them, such as:
- They often smolder long after the main fire has been extinguished, so they
must be cut down (felled) during mop-up.
- Dead limbs can break off and fall on you in high winds or when
attempting to fell a snag—use a spotter to watch for falling limbs during
felling operations.
- Roots on live and dead trees may have burned away and the tree may fall
at any time—be alert.
Stay away from snags until they have been cut down. After felling a snag,
open the trunk and extinguish the fire within the trunk.
Carry a Hand Tool
, Give this one a try later!
When carrying tools:
- Hold hand tools at the balance point
- Carry hand tools at your side, close to the body, and parallel to the
ground
- Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet (3 m) between yourself and other
firefighters
Wind Speed and Direction
Give this one a try later!
The rate and direction of the fire's spread are mostly functions of wind
speed and direction. Because wind speed and direction can change
rapidly, wind-induced fire behavior can also change rapidly.
Look for:
- Approaching thunderheads with dark clouds beneath
- Increased spotting
- Sudden calm or changes in speed or direction
- High clouds moving fast in a direction different from surface wind
Turndown
Give this one a try later!
You can "turn down" an unsafe assignment—in fact it can be argued that
you have a responsibility to do so. A turndown (also called refusal of risk ) is
a situation where an individual firefighter or supervisor has decided that he
or she cannot carry out an assignment as given and is unable to negotiate
an alternative solution.
Individual firefighters or supervisors may turn down an assignment when:
