Long-handled combination rake and cutting tool, the blade of which is constructed of a single row of three or four sharpened teeth.

A long-handled combination rake and cutting tool, the blade of which is constructed of a single row of mowing machine cutter teeth fastened to a piece of angle iron.

A satellite observation-derived value that is sensitive to vegetative growth, measured at 1.1 km (0.6 mile) spatial and 1 week temporal scales.

A dense fog (water droplets suspended in the atmosphere) that forms away from a fire site when surface smoke comprised of increased fine particulates and water vapor, combines with ambient air that is already prone to natural fog formation.

An individual, partnership, association, corporation, country, the federal government, state, or other political subdivision asserting a right, demand, or claim against another entity.

Total amount of heat released per unit area as the flaming front of the fire passes, expressed as Btu/square foot; a measure of the total amount of heat released in flames.

An accessory used between the helicopter cargo hook and sling load to allow free turning of the load.

An unplanned event that results in damage which is less than serious aircraft incident criteria, or injuries not requiring medical attention.

An incident or malfunction that could adversely affect the safety of flight.

The individual responsible for on-scene incident activities, including developing incident objectives and ordering and releasing resources. The Incident Commander has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations through a Delegation of Authority.