1. S-215Unit 7 Tactics in the Interface Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-1

2. S-215 List items to consider when evaluating the structures exterior. Identify items to address when performing exterior structure preparation. List tasks to perform when preparing the structures interior. Identify the importance and required tasks to perform after the fire front passes.Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-2 3. S-215 Strategies and tactics are a matter of time available and effort needed to succeed. Will efforts be most effective to most likely protect one structure or maybe protect several structures? Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-3 4. S-215 Make best decision based on safety, time, and defensibility of structure. Prepare structure as best as possible in time allowed. Look for anything out of the ordinary. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-4 5. S-215 Do you observe? Combustible roofs and/or siding Open vents Open, broken, and/or screenless windows Open doorways or breezewaysUnit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-5 6. S-215 Do you observe? Openings to crawl spaces Decks and eve projections Other flammable materials adjacent to the structureUnit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-6 7. S-215 Natural fire breaks Roads, driveways, Firewise landscaping, trails, or cleared rights-of-way Tools and materials Plywood, sheet metal, or boards to cover openings Tools (construction or lawn) Ladders Additional homeowner assetsUnit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-7 8. S-215 Hydrants Pools, spas, cisterns, a nd tanks Irrigation, garden hose outlets, sprinklers, po nds, and landscape features Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-8 9. S-215 Create home ignition zone or defensible space. Remove or trim fuels. Remove combustibles near structure. Remove yard accumulation. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-9 10. S-215 Prepare roofs or decks. Cover openings.Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-10 11. S-215 Sprinkler Systems Landscaping or fire suppression Class A Foam Wet, fluid, or dry Fire Gel Structure Wrap Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-11 12. S-215Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-12 13. S-215 Close windows and any non-flammable window coverings. Close interior doors. Turn off fans. Turn off any liquid petroleum gas sources. Leave porch lights and electricity on. Close, but dont lock, doors. Leave a note for the homeowner regarding your presence. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-13 14. S-215 Position in sheltered location out of the way, if possible. Avoid parking vehicle on top of flammable material. Close vehicle doors and windows, but do not lock them. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-14 15. S-215How may this affect your tactics?Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-15 16. S-215 Check the structure for fire at likely ignition points. Exterior InteriorUnit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-16 17. S-215 Provide for patrol. Leave or update information for homeowners. Leave exterior lights on. Secure the structure. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-17 18. S-215South Dakota West Rim FireUnit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-18 19. S-215Location: Black Hills National Forest Date/Time: July 10th 1300 Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine with intermixed scrub Bur Oak and Aspen/BirchFuel Models: 2 and 9 Area Conditions: Regional Preparedness Level 3 Forest Preparedness Level 4 Heavy initial attack activity. ERCs are in the 90th percentile Fuels: 1hrs 4% 10hrs 6% 100hrs 11% 1000hrs 14%Weather:1300:Predicted:Temp: 89 F RH: 22% Wind: E to SE 5-10 with gusts to 15mph Temp: 97-100 F RH: 10-15% Wind: E to SE 5-15 with gusts to 20mphSynopsis: You are a USFS Engine Captain E-681. You have been dispatched to a smoke report. During your travel time en route you notice on the map that the fire is approximately 1 mile east of Aspen Hills subdivision. A single resource ICT 4 is on scene, he has instructed your engine to report to the subdivision.Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7 - 19 20. S-215Click on image to begin animation. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-20 21. S-215 Fire made a rapid transition from surface fire to single/group tree torching. What additional resources may be needed?Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7 - 21 22. S-215You arrive in the Aspen Hills Subdivision. The smoke column is building quickly, and you estimate the fire to be 5 acres at this time.What structure protection tactics will you employ to achieve the overall structure protection strategy?What might be some of your concerns?Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7 - 22 23. S-215Click on image to begin animation. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-23 24. S-215What constraints or limitations should you be considering?Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-24 25. S-215 93 acres The fire jumped road 661.1. How will this change your tactics? Some residents refuse to evacuate. How do you proceed?Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7 - 25 26. S-215Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-26 27. S-215Click on image to begin animation. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-27 28. S-215 125 acres What concerns do you have at this point of the incident? What additional resources may be needed?Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7 - 28 29. S-215Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7 - 29 30. S-215Click on image to begin animation. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-30 31. S-215 Interface fires vary in complexity from a single, uninhabited structure to thousands of occupied primary dwellings. The strategies and tactics contained in this unit will apply to any interface incident. Firefighters must maintain vigilance as incidents wind down. Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-31 32. S-215 List items to consider when evaluating the structures exterior. Identify items to address when performing exterior structure preparation. List tasks to perform when preparing the structures interior. Identify the importance and required tasks to perform after the fire front passes.Unit 7 - Tactics in the InterfaceSlide 7-32