Wildfire management can seem confusing from the outside, especially during large and fast-moving fires. Behind the scenes, firefighters follow highly organized systems to manage crews, monitor fire behavior, coordinate resources, and protect lives and property. Wildfire management is especially important in Colorado, where dry conditions and changing weather can quickly increase fire danger. Who Do Firefighters Report To? During a wildfire, there is always an Incident Command System in place. This ensures the chain of command and continuity of structure when the fire grows. Every country will have its own system that is similar to this. If a fire gets sever, an Incident Management Team is pulled in. This is usually for Type 3 fires and above, and it requires
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You’re not always going to be home when an emergency strikes. You may be away for business or on vacation. Either way, there’s nothing you can do to get the items out of your house. Now what? Some communities are setting up Neighborhood Pods. They are a great option to make sure a small selection of houses are protected. What Is a Neighborhood Pod? A Neighborhood Pod is a little like a Neighborhood Watch. The collection is just smaller. You want a group of four to six adjacent houses, so you’re looking at neighbors either side of you and just across the street. You will all collect together to make sure other houses in the neighborhood are protected and the
When preparing your home for wildfires,do not forget to think about fences and other structures that you have on your property. You can do anything you want to make sure the structural aspect of your house is safe from fires, but it’s going to do nothing if you don’t make the rest of your property is safe. Enclosed spaces and fences are major problem areas if you don’t take care of them. Managing Enclosed Spaces Enclosed spaces include the likes of storage under the deck or patio, sheds, or other out-of-sight storage spaces around the home. It’s easy to forget all about them because they are out of sight, but you need to ensure there isn’t a buildup of flammable