Pre-position crews and aircraft according to forecast risk
#00301
Move appropriate response resources closer to likely ignition zones before high-danger periods so initial attack begins sooner.
Parent issue
#00232 Wildfires are not detected and contained quickly enough
Sustainable Development Goals
Location
global
Description
Incident agencies use danger forecasts, ignition history and potential consequences to stage crews, aircraft and equipment.
Pre-positioning trades coverage between regions, so decisions need transparent risk criteria, mutual aid and review of actual response-time gains.
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