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DAY BASING [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A procedure whereby initial attack resources are positioned away from their regular administrative or operational base for a burning period, in anticipation and readiness for fires that may start in a given area.

OBS

[Day basing is a] procedure used primarily in areas where there is a high probability of lightning and very high fire danger.

OBS

[Day basing is a] term used primarily in Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
  • Incendies de végétation

Spanish

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