Model Run Functionality

Currently the FMSF includes seven fire behavior and effects models:

• FLAM (FlamMap) – Static model that gives a "snapshot in time" of predicted fire behavior outputs (i.e., rate of spread, flame length, fire type) under a constant fire environment.  

  • For more information about the model see the Desktop Application Help Guide.  

  • See the FLAM (FlamMap) section for details about using the model within the FMSF. 

• MTT_ (MTT, Minimum Travel Time) – Two-dimensional fire spread model that maps predicted fire progression and fire behavior under a constant fire environment. 

  • For more information about the model see the Desktop Application Help Guide.

  • See the MTT_ (MTT) section for details about using the model within the FMSF. 

• RNDG (RANDIG, Random Ignition) - Probabilistic two-dimensional fire spread model that quantifies the relative likelihood and intensity of a fire occurring under a constant fire environment.  

  • For more information about the model see the Desktop Application Help Guide.  

  • See the RNDG (RANDIG) section for details about using the model within the FMSF. 

• FSPR (FSPro, Fire Spread Probability) - Probabilistic two-dimensional fire spread model used as a strategic decision aid tool looking at fire progression risk as it is determined by uncertainty in the fire environment.  

  • For more information about the model see the WFDSS FSPro Overview Help Topic.  

  • See the FSPR (FSPro) section for details about using the model within the FMSF. 

• FARS (FARSITE, Fire Area Simulator) - Two-dimensional fire spread model that maps predicted fire progression and fire behavior under a variable fire environment.  

  • For more information about the model see the Desktop Application Help Guide.  

  • See the FARS (FARSITE) section for details about using the model within the FMSF. 

• FOFM (SpatialFOFEM Consumption and Emissions) - First order fire effects model for predicting fuel consumption, smoke production, and soil heating caused by prescribed fire or wildfire.  

  • For more information about the model see the Desktop Application Help Guide.  

  • See the FOFM (SpatialFOFEM Consumption and Emissions) section for details about using the model within the FMSF. 

• SFTM (SpatialFOFEM Tree Mortality) - First order fire effects model for predicting tree mortality caused by prescribed fire or wildfire.  

  • For more information about the model see the Desktop Application User Guide.  

  • See the SFTM (SpatialFOFEM Tree Mortality) section for details about using the model within the FMSF. 

For all models within the FMSF, fire behavior and effects calculations produced with the command line applications developed by the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory, Missoula, MT.