TRAINING AIDS
& INFORMATION RESOURCES

In light of the fatalities at the Thirtymile Fire, current training aids for fire shelter training were reexamined to determine if alterations or additions were needed.

The information in current Fire Shelter training materials is correct and should be followed. Our understanding of the Thirtymile Fire does not indicate a need to revise current fire shelter training materials.

We did learn several critical lessons that will enhance fire shelter training.