Fireline

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011086",
  "term": "Fireline",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil.\n\n2. For purposes of pay administration for hazardous duty, a fireline is defined as the area within or adjacent to the perimeter of an uncontrolled wildfire of any size in which action is being taken to control fire. Such action includes operations, which directly support control of fire (e.g. activities to extinguish the fire, ground scouting, spot fire patrolling, search and rescue operations, and backfiring).\n\n3. A barrier used to stop the spread of fire constructred by removing fuel or rendering fuel inflammable by use of fire retardants.",
  "references": [
    "NWCG Glossary",
    "NPS Forestry Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fireline/"
}