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- [Narrator] The LCES concept was developed by
Paul Gleason, and officially adopted in 1991.
LCES does not replace the 10 and 18
but serves to refocus our attention
on the most essential elements
of the standard firefighting orders
in the watch out situation.
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The LCES system view stresses the interconnectedness
of lookouts, communications, escapes routes,
and safety zones, and can help
identify weaknesses in our risk management.
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So let's say I have implemented the 10
standard fire fighting orders to address any
of the 18 watch out situations that are present.
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I and my fellow fire fighters should
be able to clearly articulate
what LCES is in place.
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We could have expert look outs,
multiple escape routes, and ample safety
zones but if we discover that our
communication is insufficient, then we need
to reevaluate before we engage.
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On the other hand we may have
rock solid LCES in place, but if even
one of our crew members is unaware of it
then we can't safely engage.
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LCES is a key tool to both establishing and
reevaluating risk management during operations.
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