Colorado. Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Description
This Certification Policy and Procedure Manual was prepared by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control ("CDFPC") as a valuable tool to assist individuals in the Certification Program testing process. This manual is designed as a guide to assist firefighters, first responders and responders to hazardous materials incidents in complying with the requirements of the CDFPC certification programs.
Description
This document provides standardized procedures specifically associated with the planning and implementation of prescribed fire. The 2014 Guide provides unified direction and guidance for prescribed fire planning and implementation for the agencies of the State of Colorado and furthermore may be incorporated into the operating procedures of county, local and private entities if they so choose.
Description
This Topical Fire Research Report is in response to a legislative inquiry concerning the number of wildfires that are started each year in Colorado from the escape of agricultural and prescribed fires. For the purpose of this report, the term 'escape' is used to describe an agricultural controlled burn or a prescribed fire that spread beyond the control lines and became a 'hostile' fire.
Description
Approximately 100 firefighters give their lives in the line of duty each year in the United States. There is no other single event that is as powerful and significant to an agency. The death of a fellow firefighter presents a difficult time for the entire agency as well as the deceased member's family . Many details and arrangements need to be addressed in a short period of time. It is vital that the fire agency be prepared to take the responsibility...
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