08/19/2024
Red Flag Warnings alert fire managers on federal lands to conditions that are highly unfavorable for prescribed burns and that may lead to especially dangerous wildfire growth.
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To issue a Red Flag Warning, we need the following:
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1) DRY FUELS:
Ten-hour fuels of 8% or less. This parameter describes how much water is held by small vegetation such as grass, leaves, and mulch that take only about ten hours to respond to changes in dry/wet conditions.
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2) LOW HUMIDITY:
When the air is dry, usually with relative humidity (RH) levels below 25%, it increases the likelihood that any spark or small fire can ignite surrounding vegetation
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3) HIGH WINDS:
Sustained winds of 15 mph or higher, with gusts exceeding 25 mph, can rapidly fan flames, pushing a fire across a large area quickly.
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According to the National Weather Service, Red Flag Warnings are usually only issued during the spring and fall fire weather seasons, February 15 – April 30 and October 1 - December 15. In Southern California, however, Red Flag Warning season can extend throughout the calendar year.
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When warnings are issued, officials know how to curtail planned burns and how to be on the lookout for wildfires.
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Patriot General provides full-service fire mitigation and protection.
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Let Patriot General Engineering be your fire prevention contractor this fire season. We give ignitions a PSA that allows you to send crews out with peace of mind. Patriot General Engineering Fire Division is a full-service fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical provider. Our fire crews (QFFs) understand the scopes of work required and have received extensive training in the risks of working around high-voltage utilities. We are qualified to perform these duties per SDG&E standards and requirements and possess the following certifications and training: NWCG, FEMA, SDGE, plus ongoing training in the field of safety, fire prevention, fire suppression, and EMS.
