OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -For purposes of pay administration for hazardous duty, a fireline is defined as the area within or adjacent to the perimeter of an uncontrolled wildfire of any size in which action is being taken to control fire.

Detailed explanation-2: -HOW DO THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE FIRE AFFECT THE WIDTH OF THE FIRELINE REQUIRED? FLANKS WILL BURN WITH LESS INTENSITY, REQUIRING A LESS WIDE FIRE LINE. THE HEAD BURNS WITH GREATER INTENSITY WITH GREATER FLAME LENGTH, NEEDING A WIDER FIRE LINE.