Special Management Considerations. Describe Unit-specific considerations in this section. Special Management Areas where restrictions on normal suppression methods apply include such areas as Federal Wilderness Areas, Wilderness Study Areas, Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern, Designated Critical Habitat for Threatened and Endangered Species, sensitive cultural sites, botanical areas and areas with naturally occurring asbestos. In most of these areas, the use of dozers for fireline construction is the most impacting action and should be avoided, except in situations where life and property are directly threatened. The use of dozers in Wilderness and/or Wilderness Study Areas requires authorization from the authorized Federal Agency Administrator. It is essential to request an Agency Representative and Resource Advisor from the jurisdictional agency to advise the protecting agency regarding specific modified suppression necessary in these areas. Specific objectives for protection of sensitive resources will be included in Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) analyses and the Incident Commander will incorporate special management considerations into the incident planning process.
Special Management Considerations. Identify areas where there are resource and other management concerns, i.e. special management considerations, appropriate fire management actions, any restrictions in firefighting tactical techniques, etc. (Note: This information could be incorporated by reference to a land or resource management plan.) • Jurisdictional Agencies, which may include state and private lands, should identify the conditions under which wildland fire may be managed to achieve benefit, and the information or criteria that will be used to make that determination (e.g., critical habitat, hazardous fuels and land management planning documents). . (Note: This information could be incorporated by reference to a land or resource management plan.) • Identify how suppression costs related to special management considerations will be allocated.
Special Management Considerations. Identify areas where there are resource and other management concerns, i.e. special management considerations, appropriate fire management actions, any restrictions in firefighting tactical techniques, etc. (Note: This information could be incorporated by reference to a land or resource management plan.) • Identify any tactical strategies that may need to be considered in order to limit the potential for increased damage to private and public property, infrastructure investments or critical habitat, when it is necessary to limit the use of aerially delivered fire retardant in certain locations, such as the WUI or in an aerial retardant avoidance area. • Jurisdictional agencies, which may include state and private lands, should identify the conditions under which wildland fire may be managed to achieve benefit, and the information or criteria that will be used to make that determination (e.g., critical habitat, hazardous fuels and land management planning documents) Note: This information could be incorporated by reference to a land or resource management plan. • Identify how suppression costs related to special management considerations will be allocated.
Special Management Considerations. Identify areas where there are resource and other management concerns, i.e. special management considerations, appropriate fire management actions, any restrictions in firefighting tactical techniques, etc. (Note: This information could be incorporated by reference to a land or resource management plan.) • Identify any tactical strategies that may need to be considered in order to limit the potential for increased damage to private and public property, infrastructure investments or critical habitat, when it is necessary to limit the use of aerially delivered fire retardant in certain locations, such as the WUI or in an aerial retardant avoidance area. • Jurisdictional agencies, which may include state and private lands, should identify the conditions under which wildland fire may be managed to achieve benefit, and the information or criteria that will be used to make that determination (e.g., critical habitat, hazardous fuels and land management planning documents) Note: This information could be incorporated by reference to a land or resource management plan. • Identify how suppression costs related to special management considerations will be allocated. Decision Process: Identify the process by which the Parties will develop and document decisions regarding suppression strategies and tactical actions that are cost efficient and consider loss and benefit to land, values at risk, resource, social and political values, and existing legal statutes. Cooperation: Identify how to involve all Parties in developing the strategy and tactics to be used in preventing unwanted wildland fire from crossing the jurisdictional boundary, and how all Parties will be involved in developing mitigations which would be used if a wildland fire does cross jurisdictional boundaries. Communication: Describe the level of communication required with neighboring jurisdictions regarding the management of all wildland fires, especially those with multiple objectives. Communications should occur prior to fire seasons and during the early stages of wildland fires. Agencies managing fires, especially those with multiple objectives, should consider: firefighter and public safety, predicted weather conditions, resource drawdown, proximity to values at risk, smoke, current and anticipated fire activity and time of season. Neighboring jurisdictions should provide prompt notification to agencies when concerns exist about fires that are managed strategically and have the potential to impact adj...
Special Management Considerations a. If applicable, local operating plans should identify areas where there are resource and other management concerns, i.e. special management considerations, appropriate fire management actions, any restrictions in firefighting tactical techniques, etc. (Note: This information could be incorporated by reference to a land or resource management plan.)
Special Management Considerations. Local suppression plans should identify areas where there are resource and other management concerns, i.e. special management considerations, appropriate fire management actions, any restrictions in firefighting tactical techniques, etc. (Note: This information could be incorporated by reference to a land or resource management plan.) Local suppression plans should identify strategies that may need to be considered in order to limit the potential for increased damage to private and public property, infrastructure investments or critical habitat, when it is necessary to limit the use of aerially delivered fire retardant in certain locations, such as the WUI or in an aerial retardant avoidance area. Identify in local suppression plans how suppression costs related to special management considerations will be allocated.
Special Management Considerations. Fire Operations Guidance in Bark Beetle Stands, See Appendix B, may be employed in the extensive bug killed timber stands where fire behavior and stand conditions could compromise human life and safety using direct control efforts. Aerial application of fire retardant will be restricted within 300 feet distance of all lakes or waterways (containing water) on Federal jurisdiction lands. Retardant is further restricted within 600 feet of designated waterways that have critical habitat for Greenback Cutthroat Trout. When fire location is confirmed, FTC will advise if it is in a Greenback Cutthroat Trout exclusion area.
Special Management Considerations a. IDL State and Private Forested Lands. No special management considerations.
Special Management Considerations. While Gunnison Sage Grouse protection and habitat enhancement is a high priority for the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management fire management program, firefighter and public safety is the first priority on every fire and takes precedence over natural resource protection. Local agency administrators and resource advisors will convey resource protection priorities to incident commanders. Incident Commanders will then develop and establish incident objectives, strategies, and operational tactics that ensure firefighter and public safety. Fire suppression strategies and tactics used on an incident will comply with Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Fire Management Plan (FMP) direction, as well as current policy. When an unplanned ignition occur in Gunnison Sage Grouse habitat on BLM land, the BLM will be immediately notified so the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) can become engaged and emergency consultation can take place when appropriate. Use of mechanized equipment in special designation areas and heavy equipment on federal lands, requires approval of a representative of the jurisdictional agency. Decision Process A decision support system (DSS) may be utilized for fires that have the potential to be designated as an EFF fire or affect multiple jurisdictions and have the potential to go into extended attack. This important evaluation tool is used to select strategic alternatives and is especially useful to an incoming Incident Management Team. DFPC may assist with a non-EFF DSS, but has no authority to sign on non-EFF fires. DFPC requires that a DSS be completed for all fires that receive a FEMA declaration and recommends a DSS for all EFF fires. All agencies involved in extended attack on private and state lands will provide input to the DSS. The DFPC Agency Administrator will facilitate completion and review of the DSS for these fires. When a fire is burning on or threatens to burn on multiple jurisdictions, one DSS should be prepared that considers all jurisdictions and their interests. Federal agencies are required to utilize the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) for fires on their lands. If multi-jurisdictional fires occur that involve federal lands, then one WFDSS should be completed for the incident that includes input from all affected jurisdictional agencies.
Special Management Considerations. National Park Service – The use of Minimal Impact Suppression tactics (MIST) shall be used on all National Park Service (NPS) lands. The use of heavy mechanized equipment is forbidden unless approved by the Park Superintendent. No chemical (retardant, foam) application on NPS lands unless approved by the Park Superintendent. US Fish & Wildlife (USFWS) – The use of Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) shall be used on all USFWS nationally designated Wilderness areas. No application of retardant or foam within 300 feet of water ways. No use of heavy equipment within 300 feet of water ways. The use of heavy mechanized equipment is within the range of appropriate management responses for suppression activities. US Forest Service (USFS) – The use of Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) shall be used in Wilderness areas and no mechanized heavy equipment, chainsaws, leaf blowers, etc. except by approval of the Regional Forester or Forest Supervisor. Unless otherwise agreed, the Jurisdictional Agency will provide an Agency Representative or appropriate environmental technical specialist to advise a Protecting Agency of any special management considerations that may influence suppression action. The cost of these individuals shall be paid by the Jurisdictional Agency. The Incident Commander will incorporate special management considerations into the incident planning process, subject to the delegation of authority.
