Hawker & Taiga
Hawker Hawker
Taiga Taiga
Taiga Taiga
Hey Hawker, I’ve been thinking about how we can better coordinate our wildfire teams—any ideas on a strategy that balances quick response with preserving the forest’s integrity?
Hawker Hawker
We’ll map the high‑risk zones first, then set containment lines only where the fire can be stopped without cutting into too much forest. Use controlled burns in the buffer areas to reduce fuel load, but keep them short and supervised. Deploy the fastest units to the front, but reserve the strongest teams for the perimeter to prevent spread. Monitor weather shifts in real time and shift resources accordingly, keeping a reserve for unexpected jumps. That way we respond quickly yet protect the ecosystem.
Taiga Taiga
That sounds solid—just make sure the controlled burns are only a few hundred meters wide so you keep the fire’s edge manageable. We’ll need a clear drop‑zone for the strongest teams, maybe a temporary perimeter line with brush cutters to keep a tight buffer. How about a quick run of the new smoke‑monitor drones? They’ll give us that real‑time weather shift data right at the edge. Keep the reserve units on standby for any unexpected jumps—those micro‑flames can pop up fast. Let me know if you need any extra gear or a quick briefing on the new line‑of‑sight protocols.
Hawker Hawker
Sounds good. We'll keep the controlled burns tight, set up a brush‑cut perimeter, and run the drones for weather data. Let me know if you need extra gear or a briefing on the new line‑of‑sight protocols. I’ll have the reserve units ready for any micro‑flame jumps.
Taiga Taiga
Sounds good, Hawker. I’ll double‑check the drones’ battery packs and grab a spare set of fire‑resistant gloves. A quick refresher on the line‑of‑sight protocols before the shift wouldn’t hurt either. Let’s keep those micro‑flames in check.
Hawker Hawker
Line‑of‑sight protocols: always establish a clear visual corridor from your observation point to the fire edge—no obstructions within a 30‑meter radius. Use the drone feed to confirm the corridor every 10 minutes. Keep the line perpendicular to the prevailing wind to reduce wind‑driven smoke spread. Confirm the corridor with a spotter every 15 minutes. That keeps the micro‑flames predictable and contained.