Depending on where thunderstorms have dumped their rain, we still are fairly green in many areas. Some areas are cured. Ten-hour DFM is in the 5 to 6 % range and KBDI is 650 plus.
Recent fires have exhibited low ROS due to lack of wind and high per-percentage of mixed live fuels in burn. Of course, stronger surface winds could increase the ROS in similar fuels.
The Forecast is not too promising for rain--but more moisture is returning to the area, so we can see higher DPs and RH.
Fire Departments are encouraged to be 'fire ready'. Also, at this month's meeting, please try to review wildfire engine tactics and water usage. We get out of practice and tend to use streams on wildfires that are more suitable of interior attack.
Remember--Attack Mode and Command Mode. Know when to be in each.
Please use good command best practices--travel safely, declare and name command, give size up, order needed resources and be careful.
by Fred Mullen
