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Unit 8 Aerial Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

Unit 8 Aerial Firefighting Strategy and Tactics. Unit 8 Objectives. Describe aerial fire suppression strategies and tactics. List considerations in planning and implementation of tactical aviation operations. Describe the use of tactical aircraft in wildland/urban interface.

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Unit 8 Aerial Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

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  1. Unit 8Aerial Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

  2. Unit 8 Objectives • Describe aerial fire suppression strategies and tactics. • List considerations in planning and implementation of tactical aviation operations. • Describe the use of tactical aircraft in wildland/urban interface.

  3. Aerial Fire Suppression Strategies • Direct • Parallel • Indirect

  4. Direct Attack Drops next to fire edge in support of ground forces. Remember: Aerial application of suppressants and retardant will be ineffective without ground support.

  5. Direct Attack - Control Line handline

  6. Direct Attack - Control Line handline

  7. Direct Attack - Control Line handline

  8. Parallel Attack Generally parallel to and within a hundred feet of the perimeter.

  9. Parallel Attack handline

  10. Parallel Attack handline

  11. Parallel Attack handline

  12. Parallel Attack handline

  13. Indirect Attack Pre-treatment of fuels which are far removed from the main fire.

  14. Indirect Line - Using Terrain handline

  15. Indirect Line - Using Terrain handline

  16. Indirect Line - Using Terrain handline

  17. Indirect Line - Using Terrain handline

  18. Indirect Line - Using Terrain handline

  19. Aerial Fire Suppression Tactics • Box or “V” pattern • Parallel or stacking pattern • Full coverage drop

  20. Small Fire Tactics - Box Pattern

  21. Box Pattern

  22. Box Pattern

  23. Box Pattern

  24. Box Pattern

  25. Small Fire Tactics – Full Coverage Drop

  26. Full Coverage Drop

  27. Full Coverage Drop

  28. Hot Spotting Hitting flare ups or hotspots directly on the flame.

  29. Hot Spotting

  30. Hot Spotting

  31. Hot Spotting

  32. Hot Spotting

  33. General Tactical Considerations • Tactical plans are based on the chosen strategy and a working knowledge of the following principles: • Review tactical considerations, IASG Chapter 8

  34. Initial Attack and Multiple Fire Operations • Assuming control of air operations in progress • Initial attack mission priorities • Initial attack responsibilities with no IC • Multiple fire situations • Delayed attack fires • Fuels • Available resources • Best aircraft for the mission

  35. Coordination with Ground and Air Resources • Know the plan • Work together

  36. Keep Ground Informed • Effectiveness of air operations • Problems with implementation of plan • Changes or adjustment in tactics

  37. Communications are Critical OSC Aerial Supervisor Operations

  38. Keep Communications Open Lead Plane ATGS Operations OSC

  39. Keep Communications Open ATGS Lead Plane Operations OSC Pilots

  40. Tactical Operations • No action • Direct Attack • Parallel Attack • Indirect Attack • Hot Spotting • Protective Action

  41. No Action When: • Not needed • Not effective • Not safe

  42. Protective Action • Defensive tactics • Protecting resources or structures

  43. Control Lines • Direct, parallel, or indirect • Use long term retardants • Support with ground forces • Anchor points are important for all control lines

  44. Wildland/Urban Interface Incidents

  45. Wildland/Urban Interface • Policies and regulations • Hazards • Ground safety • Effectiveness of resources • Tactical planning principles

  46. Wildland /Urban Interface Hazards • Poor visibility • Power lines (de-energize) • Antennas and tall structures • News media aircraft • Non-incident personnel

  47. Unit 8 Exercise • Strategy and Tactics

  48. Review Unit 8 Objectives • Describe aerial fire suppression strategies and tactics. • List considerations in planning and implementation of tactical aviation operations. • Describe the use of tactical aircraft in wildland/urban interface.

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