STFB - Why use it (potential uses)
WFDSS Short-Term Fire Behavior (STFB) is a quick way to get an idea of potential fire spread from an ignition point using one set of wind and fuel moisture conditions for the user-defined burn period(s). Some potential uses of STFB include:
- Obtain insight into potential short-term fire spread times and locations using forecasted weather.
- Get an idea of short-term fire spread during a forecasted wind event.
- Run "what-if" scenarios for spot fires.
- Run several days of fire spread to help determine the size and extent needed for the Planning Area for the WFDSS Decision Process.
- Evaluate landscape and weather data using historic weather and fire perimeters.