Transcript Fire Information and WRAs

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Fire Information and WRAs
Objectives
 To understand the role of fire information
in wilderness fire management
To understand the role of WFRA in
support of fire information
Role of Fire Information
Work with the local citizenry
They may have attitudes about fire policy or
fire managers
Be protective of the/their wilderness
• Citizenry may have preconceived notions
about wilderness fire or have feelings
based on past incidents.
PIOS work with the media and conduct
public meetings
PIOs may have to work with in holdings
Role of WFRA in fire information
 Help explain fire
policy and fire
response
 Help explain fire
tactics and
response actions
Difficulties Doing Fire Information in
Wilderness
Unique or difficult messages to convey
about wilderness fire
Natural fire occurrence and change in
landscapes due to fire intensity or lack of
fire
Long term fire management goals
Balance of WFU fires and suppression firewhy some are left and others are suppressed
Ability of resources to reach the fire or be
mobile around the fire area
What are wilderness values?
Ways the WRA can help the PIOs
• What resources are in
the fire area
• Written resources or
contacts where PIOs
can get further
information on values
at risk, specific
wilderness issues and
fire fighting methods
for suppression and
rehab.