Reviews of Wildland Fire Crew Performance
“The crew did and excellent job of burning out, holding, mop-up, gridding, and sawing. Their high quality of service can be attributed to the above-average level of experience and fire qualifications. The crew was a bonus to have on the division since we were able to break off a FIREB and DOZB. Both did a…
“Crew worked prepping structure and did a great job. Crew is very physically fit.”
“Crew did a great job. This was a tough fire with some extreme hazards. Crew had a good safety briefing after initial briefing did a good job implementing LCES.”
“Cool under fire! Three days hard, dirty, steep, thick mop up. New rigs, well-prepared, saws, squads, came to us from dispatch quickly and went to work in 7-10 minutes for IA.”
“During their time on the McGuire Fire ASI performed burn out, fuels reduction prep work, mop-up, and hotline construction. During all phases of work the ASI crew could be relied on as efficient and hardworking crew. The crew showed safe work practices. Crew was organized and well equipped with skilled crew supervisors and members.”
“The assignment was highly dynamic and ASI showed a ton of flexibility where faced with shifting priorities.”
“Met all line specifications, solid Crew hated to see them time out.”
“I’m very impressed with the service this crew has provided. One of the best crews I’ve worked with. They are extremely organized and hard working.”
“ASI assisted in a complex firing operation which resulted in the preservation of a small community of 14 cabins and various out buildings. They were able to maintain a calm demeanor despite the extreme fire behavior and number of first year firefighters on the crew.”
Timeliness
“Crew was always on time. Did the work I asked of them effectively and quickly.”
“Crew was always on time and one of the first crews on the fire line. There were never any issues regarding timeliness.”
“Crew arrived on time and was good to check in.”
“Timely, on scene, briefings, organized. Loaned HEQB for fire. Much appreciated as one was not available. Worked hard on IA and extended attack shifts.”
“The Crew was at the reporting drop point before I got there.”
“If you’re not early, you’re late, and ASI was never once late. They were not only punctual, but arrived mentally and physically prepared to engage in any operation.”
“Crew was very well supervised and dedicated to their work. Always on time and effective.”
Relations
“Crew worked well with FS people and if they had questions on business items they asked.”
“The crew was very friendly and professional.”
“BLM, MT State, USFS. Engines, tenders. Two crew bosses on hand allowed for IA modules and superb effort on hot line.”
“The entire crew was very polite and professional. They integrated well with all the other resources on Division, and were very selfless, always accounting for the consideration of other resources/individuals.”
“These gentleman are very professional and worked well with all other fire crews. I have recommended that this crew gets re-assigned when this job is over.”