Petrilli, Tony . 2007. Fire Shelter Use Instructions. 0751 2840P. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program.

This page of photos and brief instructions shows wildland firefighters how to use the fire shelter they carry to protect themselves if they become entrapped by fire. A Spanish-language version of the instructions is available: "Instrucciones Para Usar el Refugio de Proteccion" (0851–2850–MTDC). More complete information on the New Generation fire shelter is available in the 2003 report "The New Generation Fire Shelter" (NFES 2710, PMS 411)

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