Once you've decided to hold a Fire Ops 101 event, it's time to begin planning important logistics for the event. Your first step may be to set up a planning committee, which could include your executive board, interested members and members who have good relationships with management and government officials. The committee should start planning at least four months before the tentative Fire Ops 101 date.

Your implementation strategy for Fire Ops 101 will contain a number of different areas for your committee to consider, including what to budget for, who you will invite and which scenarios you will run. Your committee members will be responsible for the details of the event.

The next steps are to gain approval and cooperation from management and to set a date for the event.