HRO in BLM Fire Operations
There are a number of concepts, systems, methods, and models that can be used by an organization in its pursuit of a “safety culture.” Many are useful, and most are complementary to one another. HRO theory is one of them. Goal #5 of the BLM Fire and Aviation Strategic Plan is to develop a High Reliability Organization (HRO). Toward this end, BLM fire personnel are encouraged to study HRO characteristics, or any other constructive safety practice, and apply them to their own units.
2013 Reframing HRO - A Focus on Behavior
2010 High Reliability Organizing: What It Is, Why It Works, How to Lead It Training
- BLM Director Bob Abbey's opening message (video transcript)
- BLM HRO Training Summary Report - pdf version
- BLM HRO Training Summary Report - text version
HRO References and Resources
- HRO Toolbox (BLM Intranet use only)
- Oregon BLM HRO poster card (PowerPoint)
- Center for Catastrophic Risk Management (UC Berkeley)
- Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LLC)
