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Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics<br />

The intent of minimum impact suppression tactics is<br />

to suppress a wildfire with the least impact to the<br />

land. Fire conditions and good judgment dictate the<br />

actions taken. Consider what is necessary to halt fire<br />

spread and contain it within the fireline or designated<br />

perimeter boundary.<br />

A. Safety<br />

• Safety is of utmost importance.<br />

• Constantly review and apply the “Watch<br />

Out Situations” and “Firefighting<br />

Orders.”<br />

• Be particularly cautious with:<br />

- Unburned fuel between you and the fire.<br />

- Burning snags allowed to burn.<br />

- Burning or partially burned live and dead<br />

trees.<br />

• Be constantly aware of surroundings,<br />

expected fire behavior, and possible fire<br />

perimeter 1 or 2 days hence.<br />

B. Fire Lining Phase<br />

• Select procedures, tools, equipment that<br />

least impact the environment.<br />

• Seriously consider using water as a<br />

firelining tactic (fireline constructed with<br />

nozzle pressure, wetlining).<br />

• In light fuels, consider:<br />

- Cold-trail line.<br />

- Allowing fire to burn to natural barrier.<br />

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