DB 12-10 Red Flag Alert Flashcards
When are wildfires more likely to occur and spread?
When strong winds and low humidity levels
During Red Flag conditions the LAFD maintains a high level of readiness in order to __________.
Increase access and REDUCE response times to the HIGH FIRE Hazard Severity ZONES
The Red Flag Alert Program was developed to assist with COMMUNITY OUTREACH and public SAFETY.
An important part of this program involves NOTIFYING the local communities of Red Flag conditions by __________.
flying a Red Flag at all LAFD facilities.
The Red Flag is made of a lightweight nylon material and measures ________.
2’ X 3’
The TOP CLIP of the Red Flag shall be attached how far below the bottom of the American Flag?
6 feet (This will keep the Red Flag from interfering with the American Flag)
________ will assess the condition of their Red Flag to assure it is in good condition. Replace flags can be ordered through SRS when needed.
Station Commanders
Upon notification of predicted Red Flag conditions, MFC will send out a SPECIAL NOTICE informing all work locations of the predicted Red Flag conditions. This notification will cause all stations to IMMEDIATELY begin displaying the Red Flag 24 HOURS A DAY until directed to discontinue.
All LAFD facilities should be notified by _____ the NIGHT BEFORE any anticipated Red Flag day.
1900 hours
The PURPOSE of flying the Red Flag continuously is to provide:
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION to help facilitate implementation of the Red Flag NO PARKING Program (RFNPP).
The overall goal of the RED FLAG program is to:
-provide public and firefighter SAFETY by increasing public AWARENESS of hazardous weather conditions
-activation of the Red Flag NO PARKING Program to help improve access and egress
-assist in REDUCING response times in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone during high hazard days
When is it considered Red Flag conditions?
Winds 25 mph and over
AND
Humidity 15% or less
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