A controlled burn of fuels below the forest canopy, intended to remove fuels from on-coming or potential fires.

The use of safety barriers (gloves, mask, goggles) to limit an emergency responder's contact with contaminants, especially fluids of injured patients.

The Interface zone where man-made structures inter-mingle with wildlands, creating risk of structural involvement in a wildland fire incident.

A rope not designed or maintained for life safety purposes.