RED FLAG WARNING NO. 10
INTENSE SPOTTING

RECOGNITION

FORECAST	DETECTED	OBSERVED
n.a.	n.a.	Aerial observers need to be tasked to report the onset of intense spotting extending over an area of at least 1sq.km. Sector leaders need to be tasked to report if their tactics have failed due to intense spotting.

Response:

[B] highest priority, review urgency by sector and act immediately if required.

Upon receipt of such reports, Situation unit staff need to verify if the terrain immediately upwind is conducive to channelling. If so they must report an actual Red Flag situation to the Planning Officer.
Planning Officer is to assess affected sectors and work with Operation Officer to ensure safe evacuation of all crews in those sectors until conditions abate.
Planning Officer to meet with IMT to review current and next IAPs.

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This material arises from work carried out by the HighFire Risk Project.

Material prepared by R. McRae September 2009.