An exploration of warfighting and firefighting doctrine

Michael T. DeGrosky; Alen Slijepcevic

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An exploration of warfighting and firefighting doctrine

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Michael T. DeGrosky, Alen Slijepcevic

Year:

2015

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Keane, Robert E.; Jolly, Matt; Parsons, Russell; Riley, Karin. Proceedings of the large wildland fires conference; May 19-23, 2014; Missoula, MT. Proc. RMRS-P-73. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 41-49.

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Abstract

Over the past two decades, wildland fire professionals have been confronted with worsening conditions and complex challenges that cry out for change and new ways of thinking. However, change requires a framework within which people reliably translate policy into timely, effective action. Doctrine, or a body of teachings, instructions, taught principles, or positions, may represent a framework within which land management agencies and rural fire services might change to confront their challenges.

Parent Publication

Proceedings of the large wildland fires conference; May 19-23, 2014; Missoula, MT

Keywords

fire ecology, fire behavior, smoke management, fire management, social and political consequences

Citation

DeGrosky, Michael T.; Slijepcevic, Alen. 2015. An exploration of warfighting and firefighting doctrine. In: Keane, Robert E.; Jolly, Matt; Parsons, Russell; Riley, Karin. Proceedings of the large wildland fires conference; May 19-23, 2014; Missoula, MT. Proc. RMRS-P-73. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 41-49.