The anticipated amount of wildfire control necessary in a given period and region, based on the number of current fires, the probable number of new fires, and their anticipated intensity.

plural of fire load

(chiefly construction and civil engineering) Able to support a load. / (figuratively) Of a physical, digital, procedural etc. component, necessary to the integrity of the system of which it forms a part.

The carrying of loads.

(hydrology) the large particles of sediment that are carried along the bottom of a stream

(US, slang) To prepare one's weapon. / (US, slang) To prepare for an imminent event.

(US, slang) A command to prepare a weapon for battle. / (US, slang) Prepare for an imminent event.

The process by which an electric utility cuts power to some customers in response to a shortage of available electricity.

(construction, civil engineering) Able to support a load.

(transitive, slang) To experience someone or something, especially by looking or listening.