What is a Fireline Level of Engagement?
Every activity, every action on the fireline is a level of engagement. Each requires a decision and action based on current and expected fire behavior and other conditions affecting tactics and strategy. Identify during which level the accident occurred based upon the following definitions: Defend – holding and improving the line, Reinforce adding resources necessary to advance or defend, Advance direct or indirect attack or active burnout operations, Withdraw abandonment of constructed line or an established position in response to fire behavior or other influences adversely affecting the ability to advance or defend (This may or may not include travel along safety routes to safety zones), and Delay the accident occurs while waiting for conditions to meet pre-identified triggers necessary to advance or defend.
