At EVERY fire you participate in fighting, PLEASE bear this acronym in mind: LCES. 

It’ll help you to stay safe. It’s one of the most important defence strategies against an unpredictable wildfire.

What does it stand for?

Here’s what each letter means for you: 

LCES must be updated and amended, as the fire’s behaviour and movements change. Stay on top of these changes – and communicate them well.

Here are some questions you should ask yourself to guide those changes:

• Does the lookout see all the possible threats?
• Is the wind changing?
• Are our communications channels in place, and working well?
• Are our key players calm and communicating clearly?
• Could the fire get here sooner?
• Is our safety zone STILL a safe location?
• Are there two or more escapes routes available at ALL TIMES?
• Could we be tiring and therefore make poor decisions?