DISCUSSION TOPIC
Lookouts—Communications—Escape Routes—Safety Zones (LCES)

LCES is built on two guidelines:
1. Before safety is threatened, LCES should be established:

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  • Lookouts
  • Communications
  • Escape routes
  • Safety zones
2. LCES must be continuously reevaluated as fire conditions change.
 
How well were these guidelines followed on the Thirtymile Fire?
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