DOCSLIB.ORG

Summer 2008 on the Air

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Summer 2008 on the Air Santa Barbara County Air Quality News • Issue 95 • Summer 2008 On the Air Taking a Vacation from the Gas Pump s gas prices rose in the past compared with May of 2007, a Coast Starlight (+ 28 percent), Ayear, more Americans took 3.7 percent drop. Caltrans the San Joaquins (+ 32 percent) a vacation from the gas pump, reported a 5 percent drop and the Pacific Surfliner driving fewer miles, and making in vehicle miles traveled in (+ 12 percent). Brian Hart, more car-free transportation California in June 2008 Director of Field Marketing-West choices. Cars and trucks are a as compared with June for Amtrak, noted that ridership major source of smog-forming of 2007 (see graph page on the Surfliner has been pollution, and of greenhouse gases two). The Santa Barbara increasing significantly every year that contribute to global climate County Association of for the last several years, making change; reduced vehicle miles and Governments reported a 12 percent increase for this past increased alternate-transportation that average weekday fiscal year even more impressive. miles help efforts for cleaner air traffic volumes decreased He remarked, “People are and a healthier planet. at the Santa Barbara discovering–or rediscovering–the County-Ventura pleasures of train travel. They’re National, state and local numbers County line for the forming new transportation reflected the trend towards first few months of habits.” Amtrak is a partner in the fewer car trips and more bus, 2008 as compared District’s Santa Barbara Car Free train, and bike trips. The U.S. with 2007 and 2006. Program, and a special discount Department of Transportation on the Pacific Surfliner and announced in August that since Ridership on Amtrak San Joaquins services is offered last November, Americans have trains was up 14 percent through the Car Free program’s driven 53.2 billion miles less than overall for Fiscal Year In June, the District’s Santa Barbara Car Free website. Project launched a “Take a Vacation from the Gas they did over the same period (FY) 2007-2008 compared Pump” promotion to encourage visitors to arrive in a year earlier. According to the to FY 2006-2007. Ridership the area car free. The Project, initiated and led by Commuter bus services in the the District, is a cooperative partnership of more Federal Highway Administration, increases were high for the than 100 businesses, agencies, organizations and county saw more riders during Americans drove nearly 10 billion three trains that stop in individuals — all encouraging car free travel to this period as well. In the first and around Santa Barbara for cleaner air and a healthier planet. fewer miles in May 2008 Santa Barbara County: the (continued on page two) Gap and Basin Fires Affect County’s Air Inside... moke and ash from two Santa Maria and Santa Barbara be stirred back up into the air, New MarBorg Swildfires affected the monitoring stations in late June. causing localized areas of poor CNG Truck county’s air in June and July, and air quality. The District received the District issued several air During the Gap Fire, air quality calls from county residents Permit Updates quality advisories with the County was poor on several days due complaining about dust and ash Public Health Department urging to smoke and ash. While the in the air caused by use of leaf Green Business Program residents to stay indoors and Goleta area was the most directly blowers by gardening services. avoid outdoor exercise when air impacted, other areas of Southern New Division quality was poor. Smoke and ash Santa Barbara County were Last year, several weeks after Manager from the Basin Complex Fire in also affected, as were areas in the Zaca Fire was out, high Monterey County were impacting the Santa Ynez Valley and in winds brought dust and ash into New Staff air quality in the county even Northern Santa Barbara County. Southern Santa Barbara County, before the Gap Fire started July 1, Even after the most critical period, resulting in extremely poor air CEQA and Climate as shown by higher readings ash that had been deposited quality on days in October and Change for particle pollution at the on the ground continued to (continued on page two) Vacation from the Gas Pump (cont’d) three months of 2008, ridership FY 2007-2008 ridership, compared 2006 California Highway Travel 2007 on the Coastal Express from with the previous fiscal year. 2008 Ventura to Santa Barbara was up 20 percent over the same period The Santa Barbara Metropolitan 5 4 in 2007, and ridership on the Transit District (MTD) reported 3 Clean Air Express from Santa for the first time ever, more Maria and Lompoc to Santa than 8 million passengers rod e 2 Barbara was up 19 percent for MTD in a single fiscal year, 1 June of 2008 compared with FY 2007-2008, a 5 percent 0 June of 2007. In fact, for each of ridership increase over -1 the last three months the Clean FY 2006-2007. -2 Air Express service has set new Change Percent -3 ridership records. The San Luis More county residents were -4 Obispo Regional Transit Authority biking as well. A bike count in -5 reported a ridership increase June by the Santa Barbara Bicycle -6 of 29 percent for the service Coalition showed a 14 percent -7 -8 Jan Feb Mar between San Luis Obispo and increase in the number of Apr May Jun Santa Maria for FY 2007-2008 bicyclists at the six busiest Source: Caltrans Traffic Operations over the previous fiscal year. intersections in Santa Barbara The graph shows the percent change of vehicle miles traveled in California for the same time over the averages for those periods for 2006, 2007 and 2008. The numbers for 2008 to date show a negative percent change, or a drop in vehicle miles traveled, while the numbers for 2006 and 2007 show some Transit bus ridership was up all intersections since 2000. Bike positive increases in vehicle miles traveled. over the county too. Santa Maria counts are done on midweek Area Transit (SMAT) reported an days, 4:00-6:00 PM, to count more. Said Fertig, “It certainly high price of gas, and the effects 8 percent increase in ridership bicycle commuters in the seems clear that the cost of on valued workers. Many have on SMAT buses for May of 2008 numbers. gasoline is affecting behavior, used the Commute Challenge over May of 2007, and an but likely other factors—like to launch commuter benefits for 11 percent increase for May of Coalition President Ralph Fertig concern about fossil-fuel’s effect employees.“ 2008 over May of 2007 for noted that some local bike shops on our climate, and rising obesity the Breeze Bus service, which were reporting an increase in rates—are also contributing.” Will riders continue to make connects Santa Maria, Vandenberg business, with customers coming alternate-transportation choices as Air Force Base, and Lompoc. in to outfit their bikes for bike In August, SBCAG Traffic gas prices go down? Remarked Guadalupe Transit reported commuting, get their kids’ bikes Solutions launched the Commute Austin O’Dell, Transit Services a 15 percent increase in ready for riding to school, and Challenge program, sponsored Manager for the City of Santa by the District and several Maria, “Of course some of the other agencies. County teams, ridership increase is directly (cont’d) Fires Affect County’s Air including three District teams, are related to the increase in fuel logging alternate-transportation prices. But I think some riders December. Similar wind patterns seasons in the county have lasted miles in August and September, will stay. They are experiencing could occur this year, although into December in recent years, competing for prizes. Just two the benefits of bus transportation, air quality might not be impacted and residents should remain weeks after the program’s launch and have already made changes as significantly. The Gap Fire was prepared and vigilant. there were more than 340 in their commute choices.” He much smaller than the Zaca Fire, teams and more than 1,400 added, “Even when gas prices burning 9,400 acres, compared Call 961-8802 for recorded team members. Traffic Solutions were lower, we could make the to 240,000 for the Zaca Fire, and information on air quality Director Kent Epperson also case for saving money. We like the Basin Complex Fire, while it advisories in English and Spanish. reported that as of August 2008, to say, ‘Give yourself a raise by burned 163,000 acres, was much more than 7,000 commuters taking the bus!’” farther away. Check www.OurAir.org for additional have enrolled on Traffic Solutions information on air quality and our Online to access commuter For more information on Climate scientists project that health, and on how to minimize programs, a 75 percent Commute Challenge, and commute warmer temperatures, dry exposure during and after wildfires. increase since January. He options in the county, see conditions, and earlier snowmelt attributed much of this to the www.trafficsolutions.info. For more in California will produce longer Find out more about how to protect increase in gas prices, and added, information on the Santa Barbara fire seasons, and more wildfires your home on the County Fire “Employers have also grown Car Free Project, see in the state in coming years. Fire Department’s website at www.sbcfire.com. increasingly concerned over the www.SantaBarbaraCarFree.org. Page 2 New Manager of Engineering On the Air and Compliance Division ichael Goldman was for the fifteen offshore platforms. Looking ahead, he noted, “Our APCD Board Mrecently promoted to He was centrally involved challenge will be to maintain a high Roundup the position of Manager of in permit streamlining and level of customer service while the District’s Engineering and automation, and in developing we take on new responsibilities, Compliance Division, replacing the District’s New Source implementing new rules for Following are the highlights Peter Cantle, who left in March.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES ~ FEMA EM - 3287-CA Total Incidents from 6/22/08 - 8/06/08
    CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES ~ FEMA EM - 3287-CA Total Incidents from 6/22/08 - 8/06/08 BEAR WALLOW SHF JUNE LIGHTNING 12,067 Acres 31 Acres Started 6/21/2008 Started 6/21/2008 UKONOM COMPLEX PANTHER FIRE ALPS COMPLEX 43,390 Acres 11,022 Acres 3,026 Acres Started 6/23/2008 Started 7/24/2008 WHISKEYTOWN COMPLEX Started 6/21/2008 6,240 Acres BLUE 2 FIRE SISKIYOU Started 6/21/2008 6,950 Acres COMPLEX GOULD FIRE Started 6/20/2008 57,785 Acres 229 Acres SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX PETERSON COMPLEX Started 6/21/2008 Started 6/21/2008 86,500 Acres 7,842 Acres Started 6/21/2008 Started 6/21/2008 MAD COMPLEX DEL 3,705 Acres NORTE CORRAL FIRE Started 6/20/2008 12,434 Acres SISKIYOU Started 6/23/2008 MODOC IRON COMPLEX TGU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 83,340 Acres 22,907 Acres Started 6/21/2008 Started 6/21/2008 HELL'S HALF COMPLEX 15,146 Acres LMU JUNE LIGHTNING Started 6/20/2008 SHASTA 50 Acres Started 6/21/2008 LIME COMPLEX HUMBOLDT 63,192 Acres LASSEN Started 6/20/2008 CUB COMPLEX MILL COMPLEX 19,718 Acres 2,100 Acres HUMBOLDT COMPLEX Started 6/21/2008 Started 6/22/2008 1,325 Acres TRINITY Started 6/21/2008 CANYON COMPLEX RICH FIRE TEHAMA 6,570 Acres PLUMAS 37,357 Acres Started 7/29/2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX Started6/21/2008 6,625 Acres Started 6/21/2008 CRAIG FIRE GLENN SIERRA YUBA RIVER COMPLEX BUTTE 2,500 Acres MEU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 4,254 Acres Started 8/03/2008 54,817 Acres Started 6/21/2008 Started 6/21/2008 MENDOCINO COLUSA YUBA AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX LAKE NEVADA SODA COMPLEX 20,541 Acres 8,632 Acres Started 6/21/2008 Started 6/21/2008 SUTTER PLACER CAPPS FIRE
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Fire Plan
    Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Fire Plan 2020 MMU Strategic Fire Plan Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Fire Plan 2020 UNIT STRATEGIC FIRE PLAN AMENDMENTS Page Section Date Numbers Description of Update Updated By Updated Updated 4/2020 Contents Page i-ii 2020 Update P4224 4/2020 Signature Page 1 Annual Update P4224 4/2020 Executive 2 Update C4200 Summary 4/2020 I Update P4224 4/2020 II None P4224 4/2020 III Update P4224 4/2020 IV Update B4220 4/2020 IV (B) Update F4208 3/2020 V Update All Battalions 4/2020 Appendix A Update P4224 4/2020 Appendix B None P4224 4/2020 Appendix C None P4224 4/2020 Appendix C-1 None P4224 4/2020 Appendix C-2 None P4224 4/2020 Appendix D None B4220 4/2020 Appendix E Update B4220 3/2020 Appendix F New P4224 4/2020 Appendix G Update B4211 3/2020 Appendix H None B4212 3/2020 Appendix I Update B4214 4/2020 Appendix J None B4215 4/2020 Appendix K None B16 4/2020 Appendix L None B17 3/2020 Appendix M Update B18 4/2020 Appendix N Update D4206 4/2020 Exhibits: Maps None GIS 4/2020 Accomplishments Update Various i Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Fire Plan 2020 Table of Contents UNIT STRATEGIC FIRE PLAN AMENDMENTS ............................................................. i Table of Contents .............................................................................................................ii SIGNATURE PAGE ........................................................................................................ 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • CAL FIRE 2014 Madera Mariposa Merced Unit
    Last update: 1 Feb 2012 UNIT STRATEGIC FIRE PLAN AMENDMENTS Page Numbers Description Updated Date Section Updated Updated of Update By 4/14 Contents Page ii 2014 Update P4224 5/14 Signature Page 1 Annual Update C4200 4/13 Executive Summary 2 Re-Write C4200 5/13 I 3-6 Re-Write 4200 5/14 II 7-8 Update P4224 4/13 III 9-10 Re-Write NK 4/13 IV 11-19 Update B4220 5/14 V 20-38 Update All Battalions 4/14 Appendix A 39-43 Update F4207 4/14 Appendix B 44 Update C4200 4/13 Appendix C 45-49 Update JP 4/13 Appendix C-1 50 Update JP 4/14 Appendix D 51 Update C4201 4/14 Appendix E 52 Update B4220 4/14 Appendix F 55-56 Update B4211 4/14 Appendix G 57-60 Update B4212 4/14 Appendix H 57-60 Update B4214 4/14 Appendix I 61-62 Update B4215 4/14 Appendix J 63-65 Update B16 4/14 Appendix K 66 Update B17 4/14 Appendix L 67-68 Update B18 4/13 Appendix M 69 Update JP 4/13 Exhibits: Maps 70-77 Update JP 6/1 Accomplishments 78-80 Re-Write P4224 i Last update: 1 May 2014 Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... ii SIGNATURE PAGE .................................................................................................................... 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 2 SECTION I: UNIT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 3 UNIT DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Partnerships Embracing Fire As a Resource for a Resilient Future
    Back to the future: partnerships embracing fire as a resource for a resilient future Living with fire in California’s Coast Ranges: Session 22 May 8, 2018 photo: David Ackerly Dr. Lisa Micheli, President Will Harling, Co-Director Pepperwood Foundation mission to advance science-based conservation throughout our region and beyond The Dwight Center for Conservation Science 3200-acre scientific preserve in Sonoma County BAveg Fire probability increases with projected climate <allchange other values> Change in Projected Fire Return Interval HOLLAND1 1971-2000 2070-2099 2070-2099 Urban or Built-up Land 1971-2000 Hot2070-2099 and Low Rainfall 2070-2099Warm and Probability Hot and Low Rainfall WarmModerate and BAveg(percent) High : 0.3 ModerateRainfall Rainfall<all other values> HOLLAND1Low : 0.1 Urban or Built-up Land ProbabilitySCAPOSD parcels (percent)Regional parks High : 0.3 Low : 0.1 ¯ 0 5 10 20 Miles Warm, Moderate Where are the most fire-prone Current Hot, Low Rainfall Rainfall parts of the region? Variable Units 1971-2000 2040-2069 2070-2099 2040-2069 2070-2099 Probability of burning 1 Percent 0.17 0.21 0.23 0.20 0.23 or more times SD 0.05 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.06 Climate Ready North Bay, 2016 Pepperwood’s 2015 Fire Mitigation and Forest Health Initiative in response to Valley Fire Fire risk reduction strategies Treatment options are demonstrated at Pepperwood and shared via workshops, field tours, and outreach Five+ years pre-fire “baseline data” Topo-climate-variability of temp, rainfall and humidity across preserve, and interface of coastal-inland
    [Show full text]
  • (“BLWM”) Is a Regional Law Firm with Offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada and Portland, Oregon
    Bauman Loewe Witt & Maxwell, PLLC (“BLWM”) is a regional law firm with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada and Portland, Oregon. Its attorneys practice in the western United States, with attorneys currently licensed to practice law in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Texas and Washington. BLWM devotes its practice to investigation, resolution and management of complex litigation. Our goal is to provide our clients with cost-effective and creative solutions tailored to the client's needs, cost containment and unparalleled results. Included within our broad range of litigation services are our multi-state large loss property subrogation program, construction defect litigation, and general litigation for insurance companies and businesses. In addition to the substantive areas of law where they practice, our attorneys also are trained in forensic failure analysis, evidence acquisition and retention, forensic photography, property and liability insurance, products liability, code compliance, expert selection, and fire cause and origin determinations. We provide our clients with a full array of litigation related services ranging from oversight of forensic investigations, litigation in state and federal courts, mediations, and arbitration or trial services. We are not a traditional insurance firm. BLWM does not try to be everything to every client. Rather we limit our practice to areas that are complimentary of the other areas in which we practice. We leverage this experience to direct, contain and control the cases we handle to produce results consistent with our clients' expectations and entitlement. Our practice areas are described in detail in the pages that follow. In addition, you can learn more about our attorneys in the following pages, or by visiting www.blwmlawfirm.com.
    [Show full text]
  • Fire Protection
    3.6 FIRE PROTECTION 3.6 FIRE PROTECTION The following section describes fire protection resources and issues for the existing conditions of the subject site and vicinity; and evaluates impacts of the proposed project on these resources. Fire protection resources include the entities tasked with combating fires, infrastructure that assists those entities, and site conditions that contribute to or diminish the danger of fire. Fire protection issues in the eastern Montecito consist of high fire hazards related to wildfires and the distance of existing residences from fire stations, as well as their length of emergency response times. Assessment of fire protection issues is based upon a range of sources. These include the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments. In addition, information and standards were also obtained from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), as well as the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) and Los Padres National Forest. Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD) staff was consulted regarding fire protection and response time issues. Finally, this section also includes updated information from the MFPD’s 2014 Standards of Coverage Study and Risk Assessment (MFPD 2014). 3.6.1 Existing Conditions 3.6.1.1 Regional Fire Danger On average, a major wildland fire occurs in the Santa Barbara area approximately every 3.5 years (Table 3.6-1). As a result of weather conditions, plant types, and past fire management policies, the Santa Ynez Mountains and surrounding area have a very high risk of fire.
    [Show full text]
  • FY 2016 Monitoring Report
    Klamath National Forest FY 2016 Monitoring and Evaluation Report USDA FOREST SERVICE Fiscal Year 2016 Monitoring and Evaluation Report Klamath National Forest Patricia A. Grantham, Forest Supervisor 9/26/2017 This report is located on the Forest Service website at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/klamath/landmanagement/planning/?cid=fsm8_049843 USDA is an equal opportuniUSDAty provider is an equal and opportuniemployer.ty provider and employer. Klamath National Forest FY 2016 Monitoring and Evaluation Report Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Geology ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 Soils............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Water Quality .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Air Quality ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Biological Diversity .................................................................................................................................. 12 Sensitive Plants ........................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Research Colloquium
    This space for GIS map depicting WUI Fire impacted states to be on inside cover Proceedings of the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Research Colloquium California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA June 17-18, 2009 Cover photo: San Diego Union-Tribune Reference herein to any specific commercial products, processes, equipment, or services does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United states Government or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or any of its employees or contractors. This material is based upon work supported by the US Department of Homeland Security under Award Number: 2008-ST-061-ND 0001. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the US Department of Homeland Security. Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Colloquium Preface The Wildland Urban Interface Fire Colloquium, held June 17-18, 2009, was one in a series of four hazards colloquia co-sponsored and funded by two Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (DHS S&T) Directorate organizations, the Infrastructure and Geophysical Division (IGD) and the Office of University Programs (OUP). Other Colloquia in this series addressed coastal hazards (December 2008), geotechnical earthquake engineering (July 2009) and tsunamis (October 2009). Each hazards colloquium convened scientists, academics, and policy-makers to discuss the current state of research and identify knowledge gaps. Topics centered around the phenomenology of natural hazards and the impact of natural hazards on the built and natural environment. The outcomes of the colloquia were used to assemble individual Proceedings reports similar to the document you are about to read.
    [Show full text]
  • Unit Identifier Guide: Data Report
    A Publication of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Unit Identifier Guide: Data Report PMS 931 - Published Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Sponsored for NWCG publication by the NWCG Data Management Committee. Prepared and maintained by the Unit Identifier Unit. Questions regarding the content of this product should be directed to the NWCG Unit Identifier Unit (UIU), National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S Development Avenue, Boise ID 83705, or to the UIU members listed on the NWCG Web site at http://www.nwcg.gov. Questions and comments may also be emailed to [email protected]. This product is available electronically on the NWCG Web site at http://www.nwcg.gov. Previous editions: none. The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) has approved the contents of this product for the guidance of its member agencies and is not responsible for the interpretation or use of this information by anyone else. NWCG’s intent is to specifically identify all copyrighted content used in NWCG products. All other NWCG information is in the public domain. Use of public domain information, including copying, is permitted. Use of NWCG information within another document is permitted, if NWCG information is accurately credited to the NWCG. The NWCG logo may not be used except on NWCG authorized information. “National Wildfire Coordinating Group”, “NWCG”, and the NWCG logo are trademarks of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. The use of trade, firm, or corporation names or trademarks in this product is for the information and convenience of the reader and does not constitute an endorsement by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group or its member agencies of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.
    [Show full text]
  • US Forest Service's Response
    Public Scoping Comments on the Santa Barbara Mountain Communities Defense Zone Project Letter Comment Response # # Assigned To: Public Comment Forest Service Response 1 4 Botany Concerned about the introduction of non-native species. This was addressed in the weed risk assessment. Noxious weed populations in the fuel breaks are likely to increase and persist. However, any existing or new infestations will be hand treated and removed. 2 5 Botany A much more important project would be to control the several Weed treatments along Highway 154 are the responsibility of Cal invasive species along the 154 including French broom, fennel, Trans. pampas grass, pepper tree, fountain grass, acacia, yellow star thistle, etc. 3 14 Botany The excessive widths employed in the construction of the Gaviota The location of the project bisects the manzanita population in the Refugio fuelbreak will likely cause a significant loss for the Gaviota area which is approximately the eastern one quarter of the sensitive species, Refugio manzanita (Arctostaphylos total population range and the majority of the population east of refugioensis). The fuelbreak is proposed to run down the center of Highway 101. It is also bisects all of the population that occurs on the species only area of distribution. the National Forest. The amount of the total population that will be affected is very small though perceptible and while a number of individuals will be affected, I stand by my determination that the project will not result in a decrease in viability or trend toward Federal listing for this species. 3 15 Botany The Proposed Action does not specify any mitigation measures for Individuals will be lost though in many cases will sprout back.
    [Show full text]
  • 2016 Incident Review Summary
    2016 Incident Review Summary 1 “Statistics are no substitution for judgement.” Henry Clay American lawyer, statesman, and skilled orator Contents 1. Introduction………………………………………………………….……………….………….. 3 2. Dead On………………….………………………………………………….………………………. 3 3. What We Do and What Happens…………………….………………………………….. 4 4. “We Got Cut Off” (Entrapment?).……..……………………..…….………………….. 6 5. Repeats………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 6. The Lessons………..………….…………..………………………..…………………............ 8 7. “That Guy,” Uncle Rhabdo, and the Grey Area…………………………..……….. 10 Instructors Use the content in this document The exercises require some preparation – to guide your annual Fire Refresher. pulling up videos and some printing. Be Prepared. 2 We think the numbers, topics, exercises and questions included in this document can help you translate the lessons from last season into learning for future operations. 1. Introduction The information in this report comes from wildland fire incidents—from various agencies—submitted to and gathered by the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LLC) in 2016. The primary source of data is accident reports (FLA, RLS, SAI, etc.). Most of these reports have been posted to the LCC’s Incident Reviews Database. SAFENETs and other data sources have been included when no actual report could be located. The total data set included 108 incidents. What Should You Do with this Report? Our intent is for this report to inform general training and dialogue—very specifically, annual refresher training. What is the intent of your refresher? Is it to “wipe the cobwebs off.” Just a brush-up on how to start the pump and advance the hose lay? Is it a venue to update everyone on new policy? Is it intended to reduce accidents and injuries? Obviously, you have to answer these questions for yourself.
    [Show full text]
  • California OES Weekly Weather Threat Briefing
    California OES Weekly Weather Threat Briefing 05, January, 2017 2:00 PM PST National Weather Service Western Region Headquarters Regional Operations Center Salt Lake City, UT Day 1: Very cold temperatures across Northern CA. Prepared by: Leslie Waite 801-524-7907 Key Points 01/06 – 01/13 Friday • Drier with very cold temperatures expected. Possibility of icy roads across portions of Northern California. Saturday-Monday • Moderate to heavy precipitation northern 2/3 of California. Many hydro concerns including: • Flooding along small creeks/streams • Clogged drains with inundated flat lands and agricultural areas • Debris flows and mudslides possible over burn scars • Main stem flooding for the following rivers: • Cosumnes River • Truckee River • Merced River • Feather River • Sacramento River Tuesday - Thursday • Another round of heavy precipitation with significant impacts to travel along with continued hydro issues across much of the state. Mainstem River Flooding • Forecasts below are based on current precipitation forecasts out through early Wednesday morning. Forecasts are subject to change based on changes to the precipitation forecasts. • Currently expecting mainstem river flooding at the following locations: – Truckee River @ Truckee (Major flooding forecast) – Middle Fork Feather River near Portola (Major flooding forecast) – Merced River @ Pohono Bridge (Moderate flooding forecast) Mainstem River Flooding • Currently expecting mainstem river flooding at the following locations: – Cosumnes River • @ McConnell (Minor flooding forecast) • @ Michigan Bar (Flooding forecast) – Mokelumne River @ Benson’s Ferry (Minor flooding expected) – Alameda Creek near Sunol (Minor flooding expected – Navarro River near Navarro (Minor flooding expected) – Sacramento River • @ Tehama Bridge (Minor Flooding expected) • @ Ord Ferry (Minor Flooding expected) California OES Impact Threat Matrix Jan 06, 2017 – Jan 13, 2017 DAY/THREAT FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU Fire Weather Winds Nrn & Nrn & Cntrl CA Cntrl CA Extreme Cold N.CA Snow Sierra Sierra N.
    [Show full text]