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Fire triage is the process firefighters go through when
arriving on a wildland fire incident to determine which houses get
attention first. Their decision is based on which houses have the
greatest likelihood of survival when compared to the surrounding
structures. This decision is based on five primary factors; firefighter
safety, the structure, fuel sources, the fire's current behavior, and
resources available.
Firefighter Safety
Firefighters will quickly decide if your property offers them a safe
place in which to they can work.
Adequate access and escape and
reduced fuels are major considerations.
The Structure Itself
Structure susceptibility is based on building
materials used in the
construction of the structure.
Amount Of Fuel Around The Building
Houses that have the best defensible space
will get priority protection.
The Fire's Current Behavior
Given the fires current and expected behavior, is it realistic to
attempt to save the structure?
Amount Of Resources Available
The number of available
firefighters and the type of equipment they have will often dictate
which structures receive protection in what order.
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