* Store all hand tools for fire in a sturdy box clearly identified as containing firefighting tools. Supply at least one box for each landing or each powered machine.

* Each internal combustion engine used in an operation except power saws shall be equipped with one chemical fire extinguisher rated as not less than 2 and 1/2 pound ABC.

* Supply a pump, hose and water supply for equipment used on an operation for more than 2 days.

* Pump must be maintained ready to operate and capable to provide a discharge of not less than 20 gallons per minute when pumping through 50' of hose equipped with a nozzle 1/4" in diameter at pump level.

* Water supply shall be minimum of 300 gallons if a self-propelled engine.

* Water supply shall be minimum of 500 gallons if not self-propelled (pond, stream, tank, sump, etc.)

* Provide at least 500' of hose not less than 3/4" inside diameter

* Equip internal combustion engines with approved spark arresters.

* The following are exempt from the spark arrester requirement:

2. Engines in motor vehicles operating on public roads equipped with adequate muffler with baffles kept in good repair.

3. Engines on fire equipment, and which are used solely for pumping water.

4. Chainsaws

5. All gasoline engines of less than 50 cubic inch displacement must be equipped with factory-installed mufflers.

6. All non-turbo charged engines must be equipped with an approved spark arrester.

7. Heavy trucks must be equipped with a baffled muffler and exhaust system in good repair. The exhaust must extend above the cab and discharge upward or to the rear, or to the end of the truck frame.

* Equip each truck driven in forest areas for industrial purposes with:

-1 round pointed shovel at least 10 inches wide, with a handle at least 26 inches long.

-1 axe or Pulaski with 26" handle or larger.

* Clear the ground of flammable debris within a 10-foot radius around any block.

* This cleared area shall be kept free of flammable debris while the block is in use.

* Provide at each block on the yarding road:

-5 gallon pump can filled with water

-1 round pointed shovel at least 10 inches wide with a handle at least 26 inches long.

* Avoid line-rub on rock or woody material, which may result in sparks or sufficient heat to cause ignition of a fire.

* Each power saw must be equipped with an exhaust system which retains at least 90% of carbon particles over .023" in diameter. A standard exhaust screen with .023" holes meets this requirement.

* Power saws on industrial operations must meet Spark Arrester Guide specifications.

* The following shall be immediately available for prevention and suppression of fire:

-A fire extinguisher of at least 8 oz. capacity.

-1 round pointed shovel at least 10 inches wide with a handle at least 26 inches long.

* The power saw must be moved at least 20' from the place of fueling before it is started.

* Each operation side is to have a watchman.

* Watchman shall be on duty after the power-driven equipment used by the operator has been shut down for the day or that period of time designated by the forester.  IFPL I - ONE HOUR; IFPL II -TWO HOURS; IFPL III - THREE HOURS.

* Watchman shall:

-Be physically capable and experienced to operate firefighting equipment.

-Have facilities for transportation and communications to summon assistance.