Overview of the Scout position
The Scout Operational Unit is in command of the Evac Scene and is responsible for the safety of all personnel at the Evac Scene. A Scout Operational Unit has at least 2 personnel with at least one of them being trained to the Operation Level.
Scout Duties
The Scout Operational Unit is usually the first personnel into the field so they can gather information on the Fire situation. Scouts will evaluate properties prior to bring in Evac personnel for necessity and safety. During an Evac, Scouts fill the Lookout and Safety Officer positions and are in Command of the Evac.
Training
Scouts receive more Wildland Fire Training than any other Evac Unit. Scout Training follows NFPA, NWCG and AFR Standards. In addition to ICS FEMA Classes, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire, S-130 and annual Rt-130 that all Evac personnel should take. Scouts take an S-131/G-131 class.
The Distant Learning AFR Scout Training classes are listed below and will help the Scout become or retain Operational status.
AFR Distant Learning Scout Classes (Required Every 3 Years)
Scout Forms
AFR Scout Call Sheet This is also called an ICS 214 Supplemental
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PMS 405-1 Burn Over and Fatality Report
AFR Incident Briefing Sheet Used to collect daily briefing info
SDHS Scout Unit SOP (This Scout SOP was built by AFR for SDHS)
Additional Info
Serious Accident Investigation Guide
Temporary Refuge Area Considerations and Options – Fire Rescue
AFR Wildland Fire Equipment List
ICS 214 Southern Fire 05-01-2021 Scout 1 Original (Completed Sample 214 Form)
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