What does "leap frog" line construction involve?

The concept of "leap frog" line construction is closely associated with efficient and strategic operations in wildfire suppression. In this method, each saw team works with multiple chains of fuel, which means that while one team is actively cutting and clearing a section of vegetation, the subsequent team can progress to the next section further ahead.

This approach allows for continuous movement and overlap in duties, ensuring that at no point is the operation stalled due to a single team's progress. By having teams work on multiple segments of a fire line, it also enhances coordination and creates a more extensive recently cleared area, aiding in the efficiency of fire containment efforts.

The idea behind this method is to maximize the effectiveness of manpower and equipment by ensuring that while one crew is cutting or clearing a path, another can be preparing the next section, thus "leap frogging" forward in a cohesive manner across the landscape.