Incident Response Pocket Guide (Spanish Language Version), 2018 Edition
Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) Spanish Language Version establishes standards for wildland fire incident response. The guide provides critical information on operational engagement, risk management, all hazard response, and aviation management. It provides a collection of best practices that have evolved over time within the wildland fire service.
The IRPG does not provide absolute solutions to the unlimited number of situations that will occur. Some fireline decisions may be relatively simple; many are not. These decisions often require individual judgement and creativity-skills developed through extensive training, dedicated practice, and experience.
2018 Revision Summary
This edition reflects feedback and input received since the 2014 version. Therefore, the cover color has been changed to purple. The notable changes include:
- Smoke Hazards and Mitigations
- Smoke and Transportation Safety
- Principles of Airtanker and Water Scooper Use
- Recommended Retardant Coverage Levels
- Important Winds to Firefighters
- Alignments and Patterns for Dangerous Fire Behavior
- Flight Following
- Working with Airtankers
- Severe Fire Behavior Potential Related to RH and Fuel Moisture Content
- Added Assets/Values at Risk to Size Up Report
- Added LCES to Briefing Checklist
- Revised Look Up, Down, and Around
- Added Critical Burn Period to Common Denominators of Fire Behavior on Tragedy Fires
- Emphasized effects of slope and wind on Safety Zones
- Updated Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting
- Removed the 30/30 Rule in Thunderstorm Safety
- Edited Last Resort Survival
- Updated Aviation User Checklist
- Revised Retardant Use Reminders
- Updated Directing Retardant and Bucket Drops
- Updated Spot Weather Forecast information
- Updated Medical section including the Medical Incident Report
