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Documents:

PMS 442 --- Interagency Transportation Guide for Gasoline, Mixed Gas, Drip-Torch Fuel, and Diesel
PMS 443 --- Interagency Ground Ignition Guide
(September 2011, 18.5 Mbytes; PDF format)
PMS 475 --- Basic Land Navigation
(June 2007) (18.38 Mbytes; PDF format)
PMS 410-1 --- Fireline Handbook
(March 2004) (3.2 Mbytes; PDF format)
PMS 841 --- Wildland Firefighter Fatalities in the United States
PMS 936 --- GIS Standard Operating Procedures on Incidents
(June 2006) (2.7 Mbytes; PDF format)
PMS 902 --- Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook
PMS 420-2 --- Smoke Management Guide
(December 2001) (6.8 Mbytes; PDF format)
PMS 447-1 --- Water Handling Equipment Guide
(October 2003) (9.1 Mbytes; PDF format)

Files:

PMS 442 --- Interagency Transportation Guide for Gasoline, Mixed Gas, Drip-Torch Fuel, and Diesel --- April 2011 (5.59 Mbytes: PDF format)

Part One (8.2 Mbytes)
- Cover, Preface, Acknowledgments (4.2 Mbytes)
- Contents (142 Kbytes)
- Introduction (245 Kbytes)
- Summary Tables (268 Kbytes)
- Approved Fuel Containers and Drums (1.87 Mbytes)
- Approved Fuel Tanks (6.8 Kbytes)
- Limiting Fuel Transported to Limit Regulatory Requirements (137 Kbytes)
- Labeling, Marking, and Placarding (825 KBytes)
- Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Information (381 Kbytes)
- Incompatible Materials (195 Kbytes)
- Leaking or Damaged Containers (99 Kbytes)
- Fire Extinguishers (433 Kbytes)
- Training (489 Kbytes)
Part Two (9.1 Mbytes)

Drip Torches (1.20 Mbytes)
Safety Transport Cans and Metal and Plastic Jerricans (1.49 Mbytes)
Pump Fuels Tanks (960 Kbytes)
Safety Cans (644 Kbytes)
Two-Compartment Fuel and Oil Containers (326 Kbytes)
Consumer Plastic Containers (524 Kbytes)
Aluminum and Plastic Fuel Bottles (669 Kbytes)
Manufacturers' Original Containers (392 Kbytes)
Fuel in Drums (1.32 Mbytes)
Drip Torch Fuel, Gasoline, or Mixed Gas in Tanks (1.65 Mbytes)
Diesel In Tanks (1.01 Mbytes)
Fuel in Crew Carriers, Helitenders, and Engines (889 Kbytes)
Fuel Trailers (298 Kbytes)
Appendix A (194 Kbytes)
Appendix A - blank, fillable shipping paper (613 Kbytes)
Appendix B (141 Kbytes)
Appendix C (151 Kbytes)
Appendix D (177 Kbytes)
Appendix E (487 Kbytes)
Disclaimer & Library Card (106 Kbytes)

PMS 443 – Interagency Ground Ignition Guide – September 2011
(18.5 Mbytes; PDF)

Cover, Title Page, Acknowledgments (486 Kbytes)
Contents (66 Kbytes)
Chapters 1 – 5 (6.6 Mbytes)
- Chapter 1 – Introduction (56 Kbytes)
- Chapter 2 – ATV/UTV Torches (1 Mbyte)
- Chapter 3 – Drip Torches (3.5 Mbytes)
- Chapter 4 – Flares and Flare Launchers (1 Mbyte)
- Chapter 5 – Fusees (1.3 Mbytes)
Chapters 6 – 10 (3.3 Mbytes)
- Chapter 6 – Gelled Fuel Blivets (697 Kbytes)
- Chapter 7 – Plastic Spheres and Launchers (612 Kbytes)
- Chapter 8 – Power Torches (660 Kbytes)
- Chapter 9 – Propane Torches (806 Kbytes)
- Chapter 10 – Terra Torches (961 Kbytes)
Appendix A – Material Safety Data Sheets (7.2 Mbytes)
Appendix B – Ground Ignition References (431 Kbytes)
Library Card, Back Cover (34 Kbytes)

PMS 475 --- Basic Land Navigation --- June 2007
(18.38 Mbytes; PDF format)

Cover, Preface, Contents, & Introduction (189 Kbytes)
Chapter 1 – Overview of Maps (1.4 Mbytes)
Chapter 2 – Reading Topographic Maps and Making Calculations
- Beginning of chapter through “Interpreting Contour Lines” (3.8 Mbytes)
- “Estimating Slope” through end of chapter (3.8 Mbytes)
Chapter 3 – Geographic Location Systems (695 Kbytes)
Chapter 4 – Using a Compass and Clinometer (992 Kbytes)
Chapter 5 – Global Positioning System (327 Kbytes)
Chapter 6 – Navigation and Field Mapping
- Beginning of chapter through “Plotting Points on a Map using UTM” (4.7 Mbytes)
- “Estimating Your Own Position Location” through end of Chapter (2.3 Mbytes)
Appendix A – Glossary (20 Kbytes)
Appendix B – Answers to Exercises (567 Kbytes)
Appendix C – Tools and Resources (329 Kbytes)

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PMS 410-1 --- Fireline Handbook --- March 2004
(3.2 Mbytes; PDF format)

Front cover — Contents (216 Kbytes)
Chapter 1: Firefighting Safety (312 Kbytes)
Chapter 2: Initial Attack (188 Kbytes)
Chapter 3: Extended Attack (136 Kbytes)
Chapter 4: Large Fire Management Teams (114 Kbytes)
Chapter 5: Transfer of Command (131 Kbytes)
Chapter 6: Urban Interface (130 Kbytes)
Chapter 7: Common Responsibilities (133 Kbytes)
Chapter 8: Command (151 Kbytes)
Chapter 9: Operations (134 Kbytes)
Chapter 10: Air Operations (184 Kbytes)
Chapter 11: Planning (168 Kbytes)
Chapter 12: Logistics (209 Kbytes)
Chapter 13: Finance/Administration (147 Kbytes)
Chapter 14: Fire Investigation (205 Kbytes)
Glossary of Terms (170 Kbytes)
Appendix A: General Operational Guides (368 Kbytes)
Appendix B: Fire Behavior April 2006 (2.56 Mbytes)
Appendix C: Fire Use (127 Kbytes)
Back cover (124 Kbytes)

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PMS 841 --- Wildland Firefighter Fatalities in the United States: 1990-2006 --- August 2007 (5.8 Mbytes; PDF Format)

Cover, Acknowledgments, & Contents (629 Kbytes)
Pages 1-4: Introduction, Other Reports, & Study Protocol (720 Kbytes)
Pages 5-10: Causes of Death, & Incidents with Multiple Fatalities (1.2 Mbytes)
Pages 11-14: Organizations (1 Mbyte)
Pages 15-17: Locations of Fatalities (780 Kbytes)
Pages 18-22: Trends and Analysis (945 Kbytes)
Pages 23-26: Common Denominators, References, Author (843 Kbytes)

PMS 902 --- Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook
August 2012 (5.7 Mbytes; PDF)

Front Cover and Title Page (91 Kbytes)
Table of Contents (72 Kbytes)
Chapter 0 - Introduction (91 Kbytes)
Chapter 10
- Personnel (281 Kbytes)
- Personnel: Exhibits 1 - 11 (494 Kbytes)
- Commissary (144 Kbytes)
- Compensation for Injury/Illness (431 Kbytes)
- Travel (66 Kbytes)
Chapter 20
- Acquisition (155 Kbytes)
- Acquisition: Exhibits 23 - 24 (1.06 Mbytes)
- Acquisition: Exhibits 25 - 26 (723 Kbytes)
- Acquisition: Exhibits 27 - 32 (1 Mbytes)
Chapter 30 - Property Management (239 Kbytes)
Chapter 40 - Incident Business Management Coordination (88 Kbytes)
Chapter 50 - Interagency Cooperative Relations (58 Kbytes)
Chapter 60 - Accident Investigation and Reporting (28 Kbytes)
Chapter 70 - Claims (810 Kbytes)
Chapter 80 - Cost Accounting and Reporting (325 Kbytes)
- Standard Component Costs (xls or pdf file) (2009 version)
Chapter 90 - All-Hazards Incident Business Management (69 Kbytes)
Appendix A - Acronyms and Position Codes (39 Kbytes)
Appendix B - Tool Kit (370 Kbytes)
Appendix C - Glossary (61 Kbytes)

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PMS 420-2 --- Smoke Management Guide --- December 2001
(6.7 Mbytes; PDF format)

SMG Front Cover - Contents (167 Kbytes)
Chapter 1 - Chapter 3 (1.1 Mbytes)
Chapter 4 (1.33 Mbytes)
Chapter 5 - Chapter 7 (825 Kbytes)
Chapter 8 (1.32 Mbytes)
Chapter 9 (436 Kbytes)
Chapter 10 (1.1 Mbytes)
Chapter 11 - Appendix A (801 Kbytes)

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