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Incident Sign Ordering Catalog

Intermittent Flagging Operations at Intersections


Intermittent flagging operations may occur only during shift changes or at other critical times of the incident operation. Use the BE PREPARED TO STOP and the flagger symbol signs during all flagging operations. The advance warning sign FIRE ACTIVITY AHEAD should be visible at all times, even when flagging operations are suspended.

The FIRE TRAFFIC ENTERING ROAD sign can be used when flagging operations are not in progress.

Use guide signs at critical intersections to direct incident management traffic. You must specify arrow direction when ordering guide signs.

Photo of a person standing on the shoulder of a paved road with a an orange sign that reads, SLOW.

Graphic showing correct roadside placement of signs and flagger positioning.
Intermittent Flagging Operations at Intersections
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Pink diamond-shaped sign that reads, Fire Activity Ahead.
Warning
Sign Number Sign Size
W × H
Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
FW-21-8 36" x 36" 6" Orange


Orange diamond-shaped sign that reads, Be Prepared to Stop.
Warning
Sign Number Sign Size
W × H
Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
W3-4 36" x 36" See MUTCD Orange


Orange diamond-shaped sign with the figure of a person holding a flag to the side and parallel to the ground.
Warning
Sign Number Sign Size
W × H
Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
W20-7a 36" x 36" N/A Orange


Pink diamond-shaped sign that reads, Fire Traffic Entering Road.
Warning
Sign Number Sign Size
W × H
Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
FW-8-6a 36" x 36" 5" Orange


Pink square-shaped sign that reads, Incident Base.  Under the text is an arrow indicating the base is to the right.
Guide

(Use page 3
for ordering
additional guide
signs
.)

Sign Number Sign Size W × H Letter Size Message Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify arrow direction)
arrow left arrow up arrow right
FG-21-1 36" x 36" 6" INCIDENT BASE Orange    

*AL—Aluminum, HDO—High-Density Overlay, FG—Fiberglass, CP—Corrugated Plastic
Manufacturer: All signs must meet EM-7100-15 and MUTCD specifications.