FIO_2_CAR_700-_Fire_Precaution_Plan_Leviathan_Peak.pdf

Special Use Permit CAR700 Fire Precaution and Response Plan

DATE:

Implementation Schedule: tbd

Holder Name/Contact:

USDA Forest Service:

Carson Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Contact:

A preconstruction field review is required before commencing operations.

The provisions set forth below outline the channels of responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and establish an attack procedure for fires within the project area.

Cooperate with local fire prevention authorities in eliminating hazardous fire conditions and implement the following fire plan under the direction of the project manager.

1. General requirements to be responsible for:

Immediately reporting all fires to the nearest fire suppression agency by calling 911. If a fire is unmanageable, field crews will evacuate. All fires will be reported to the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center (775) 883-5995, regardless of size and actions taken.

When reporting a fire, provide the following information:

Your Name Call back telephone number Project Name Location: Legal description (Township, Range, Section or

Latitude/Longitude); and Descriptive location (Reference point) Fire Information: Including Acres, Rate of Spread and Wind Conditions

a) Notify Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center daily by phone (775) 883-5995 with the scheduled work activities including hours of operation and request that the Fire Duty Officer is notified with this information http://www.sierrafront.net/predictive-services/fuels-and-fire-danger. Obtain the daily fire danger rating for the Front Valleys and follow the required mitigation measures according to the adjective ratings in Section

(7) of this document.

b) Smoking shall not be permitted, except in a barren area or in an area cleared to mineral soil at least three feet in diameter. All burning tobacco and matches will be completely extinguished and discarded in ash trays, not on the ground.

c) Briefing all employees on the fire precaution plan and associated requirements.

http://www.sierrafront.net/predictive-services/fuels-and-fire-danger http://www.sierrafront.net/predictive-services/fuels-and-fire-danger

2. Fire Restrictions are in effect, the following activities are prohibited:

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the area, roads, and trails as described in this order (04-17-20-11), within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, beginning August 07, 2020 and continuing until October 31, 2020.

a. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stovefire.

[36 CFR 261.52(a)]

b. Smoking, outside an enclosed vehicle or building.

[36 CFR 261.52(d)]

c. Using an explosive. [36 CFR 261.52(b)]

d. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine between 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 36 CFR 261.52(h)

e. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. [36 CFR 261.52(i)]

f. Operating or parking a vehicle or other motorized equipment over or on top of dried/cured vegetation [36 CFR 261.56]

The prohibitions stated above may be approved on a case by case basis with the review and approval of the District Ranger and District Fire Management Officer and must be submitted in writing to the Forest Supervisor for approval.

3. Wood Cutting Restrictions: No Chainsaw use after 1:00 PM, If a Red Flag Warning or fire weather watch is in effect, all wood cutting is prohibited until the warning is lifted.

4. Except for motor trucks, truck tractors, buses and passenger vehicles equipped with a maintained muffler, equip all hydro-carbon fueled engines, both stationary and mobile, including off-highway vehicles and motorcycles, and with spark arresters that meet U.S. Forest Service Standards as specified in the Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide and maintain the spark arresters in good operating condition. The Forest Service Spark Arrester Guides are available at the https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/programs/fire/spark_arrester_guides/.

5. Equipment service areas, parking areas and gas and oil storage areas shall be located so that there is no flammable material within a radius of at least 50 feet of these areas. Keep work areas clear of flammable material such as oily rags and waste, paper, cartons, and plastic waste and utilize proper containers for material storage.

6. Small mobile or stationary engine sites shall be cleared of flammable material for a radius of at least 16 feet from the engine.

https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/programs/fire/spark_arrester_guides/

7. Confine welding and grinding activity to cleared areas having a minimum radius of 10 feet measured from the place of welding or grinding.

8. Furnish each piece of equipment with the following:

a) Each truck, personnel vehicle tractor, grader or other heavy equipment with 1 shovel, 1 axe or pulaski, and 1 fully charged fire extinguisher UL rated at 2-A:10-B:C, or larger

b) Each welder will have 1 shovel, 1 fire extinguisher and 1 back-pack filled with 5 gallons of water with hand pump

c) Each gasoline-powered tools such as chain saws, soil augers and rock drills requires 1 shovel and 1 fully charged chemical pressurized fire extinguisher. The required fire tools shall, at no time, be farther than 26 feet from the point of operation of the power tool.

d) Equip each mechanized machine that have hydraulic systems with at least two 4A:80-B:C fire extinguishers, or equivalent for each powered by an internal combustion engine (chipper, feller/buncher), except tractors and skidders. In addition, concentrations of wood dust and debris shall be removed from such equipment daily.

e) All shovels shall be size "O" or larger and shall be not less than 4 feet in length.

9. The wildland fire danger rating system established by the United States Forest Service is designed to estimate the relative effect of weather on several aspects of fire behavior, such as spread, intensity, and ignition. The combination of these effects makes up the fire danger rating, the severity of which is as follows: Low, Medium, High, Very High, Extreme.

10. When the fire danger rating is not being generated on a daily basis or when the fire danger rating is “Low” all of the precautions listed above shall be implemented

11. When the fire danger rating reaches “Moderate” the following precautions shall be taken in addition to the conditions specified above:

Provide water tank truck or trailer on or in proximity to the project area for fire control during all working hours and as specified herein.

a. Equip truck with fire tools (shovel, axe or pulaski’s) to provide for 1 tool per person, 2 back-pack 5-gallon water-filled tanks with pumps.

b. In addition to being available at the work site, the truck and operator shall patrol the area of construction for at least 30 minutes after shutdown.

12. When the fire danger rating reaches "High", the following precautions shall be taken in addition to the conditions specified above:

Provide water tank truck or trailer on or in proximity to the project area for fire control during all working hours and as specified herein.

a. Equip truck with a 300 gallons or greater tank of water with a gasoline motor powered pump and 100 feet of 3/4 inch hose on a reel with a pump capacity of 150 psi or greater.

b. All welding and grinding shall be discontinued except in an enclosed building or within an area cleared of all flammable material for a radius of 16 feet and must be pre-wet.

c. No welding or grinding, unless it is in an enclosed building during the time frame designated as Red Flag Warning. Burning or blasting shall not be permitted. At project access points provide a sign to notify workers of the time the restriction becomes effective.

13. When the fire danger rating reaches "Very High", the following precautions shall be taken in

a. Chainsaw and mastication operations shall be discontinued after 1:00 PM.

b. All welding and grinding shall be discontinued except in an enclosed building or within an area cleared of all flammable material for a radius of 16 feet and must be pre-wet for a radius of at least 40 feet.

c. All blasting shall be discontinued, unless the area has been previously cleared from all flammable materials.

d. Smoking will be permitted only in an enclosed vehicle equipped with an ashtray or in an enclosed building.

e. Except in case of emergency, vehicular travel will be restricted to cleared areas or areas which have been pre-wet and are accessible by pressurized water hose or pressurized water tank.

f. In areas not cleared for a radius of 16 feet pre-wet the area before beginning operations.

Maintain the area in a wet condition and provide one lookout with fire-fighting equipment.

g. In addition to being available at the work site, the truck and operator shall patrol the area of construction for at least 1 hour after shutdown.

h. During the time frame designated as Red Flag Warning, no welding or grinding, unless it is in an enclosed building. Burning or blasting shall not be permitted. At project access points provide a sign to notify workers of the time the restriction becomes effective.

14. When the Fire danger Rating reaches "Extreme", the following precautions shall be taken in

a. A special written authorization from the District Ranger in consultation with the District Fire Management Officer must be obtained in advance of any welding, grinding, blasting or cutting metal. All other activities are prohibited.

b. Any work that could start a fire shall require properly equipped fire personnel to be assigned to an operation for the duration of the work to provide for immediate fire response.

c. No welding, blasting or grinding of any kind shall be permitted unless it is in an enclosed building or within an area cleared of all flammable material for a radius of 32 feet and must be pre-wet for a radius of at least 60 feet.

d. In areas not cleared for a radius of 32 feet pre-wet the area before beginning operations for example but not limited to mastication or mowing. Maintain the area in a wet condition and provide a lookout with fire-fighting equipment.

e. During the time frame designated as Red Flag Warning, no welding or grinding, unless it is in an enclosed building. At project access points provide a sign to notify workers of the time the restriction becomes effective.

15. Proper vehicle maintenance should be followed including:

• Securing trailer chains, no dragging parts ensuring they don’t drag on the ground

• Check tire pressure, driving on exposed wheel rims will throw sparks

• Carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle and be prepared to use it

• Properly maintain brakes, brakes worn too thin may cause metal to metal contact which can cause a spark

• Don’t drive your vehicle onto dry grass or brush. Hot exhaust pipes and mufflers can start fires that you won’t even see until it’s too late.