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Staffing Index Value: Select a value indicating the forecasted staffing index(ERC value). These indices (forecasted by the Salt Lake or Grand Junction Weather Office)are based on the previous days 1300 RAWS observations entered into WIMS by MIFC personnel.
Haines Index: Select a value in row two indicating the forecasted Haines Index Range.
Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch: Select a value in row three based on the presence of these advisories issued by the National Weather Service.
Ignition Risk: Select a value in row four to indicate the relative risk of human and/or naturally caused ignitions. Human-caused risk is based upon activities such ~ as weekend, holidays or special events occurring within the FDRA. During weekends, holidays (July 4th, July 24th, Labor Day) or special events, the ignition risk is ~ “High;” otherwise, it is “Low.” Lightning Activity Level (LAL) would be the basis for relative risk for natural ignitions; a forecasted ~ LAL of 1 is “Low” ignition risk; 2 through 6 is “High”. IF multiple LAL’s are forecasted within the FDRA, use the highest LAL forecasted for that FDRA.
Fire Activity: fire activity can be defined as any fire within the Moab Interagency Fire Center Dispatch Area (regardless of FDRA) that requires the commitment of 50% of federal resources. Place a checkmark in the appropriate box in row five.