- Keep informed on FIRE WEATHER conditions and forecasts.
- Know what your FIRE is doing at all times; observe personally, use scouts.
- Base all actions on current and expected FIRE BEHAVIOR.
- Have ESCAPE ROUTES for everyone and make them known.
- Post a LOOKOUT when there is possible danger.
- Be ALERT, keep CALM, THINK clearly, ACT decisively
- Maintain prompt COMMUNICATION with your crew, your boss and adjoining forces.
- Give clear INSTRUCTIONS and be sure they are understood
- Maintain CONTROL of your personnel at all times.
- Fight fire aggressively but provide for SAFETY first.
