Keep informed on fire weather conditions & forecasts
know what your fire is doing at all times
base all actions on currenty & expected behavior of the fire
escape routes & safety zones, and make them known
post lookouts when there is possible danger
be alert, keep calm. think clearly, act decisively
maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor, & adjoining forces
give clear instructions and be sure they are understood
control of your forces at all times
fight fire aggressively having provided for safety first