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wildland wui
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Indirect attack is performed ____ ____ from the fire. | farther away |
| Parallel attack is _____ to the fire. | close |
| Most fatalities occur in ___ ___ /___ ___. | short grasses / light fuel |
| Advantages of Progressive attack – | all of the above |
| T/F - blow up is the same as flare up? | False |
| Danger of fire that travels in the tops of trees only? | Reburn |
| Advantages of Progressive attack – | all of the above |
| What should you not use to size up a haz-mat scene? | Senses |
| What guide should you use to size up haz-mat? | ERG |
| How should you store the drip torch? | need to find this answer |
| what are the Dangers of using fuses? | The burn off and slag |
| Two ways to start fires? | Drip torch and fuses |
| What is the most unpredictable? | Wind |
| 3 important things to remember for safety sake? | Relative Humidity, Wind, Temperature |
| T/F - When approaching a helicopter carry tools above your waist. | False |
| What is the clearance from the fire for a safety zone? | 4x the length of flame |
| Which is correct way to approach helicopter? | When directed by the pilot |
| Handcrew safety spacing? | 10 feet |
| What is the amount of heat reflected by fire shelter? | 95% |
| T/F - fire shelters can take a short amount of direct flame impingement? | True |
| In the northern hemisphere what is the driest slope? | Southern |
| Pulaskis have _____ and _______ edges | cutting and grubbing edges |
| The fuel for the drip torch should be ___ parts___ and __ part ______. | 4 parts diesel and 1 part gasoline |
| If using the cab for protection, | discharge SCBA to create positive pressure |
| Examples of Barriers are: | Rock-slides, Rivers, Lakes, Roads, Dozer lines and plowed fields |
| Box Canyons and Narrow Canyons can cause | extreme fire behavior |
| Basic fuel types are – | Grass, Shrub, Timber, Timber-understory, Slash-blowdown, Brush |
| Ladder fuels are fuels that | link surface materials to the upper canopy |
| _____ is the greatest influence on fire spread | Wind |
| Thunderstorms, Foehn Winds, and Fire Whirls can produce _______ ____ _____ | rapid fire spread |
| Cumulonimbus clouds are _____ _____ and usually accompanied by lightning and strong wind ____ ____ and usually accompanied by lightning and strong wind | anvil shaped |
| The moisture content of grass is most affected by _______ _______. | relative humidity |
| Wildland boots must be at least | 8 inches tall |
| You should drink __ _____ of water per hour during your work shift | 1 quart |
| Shelters must be deployed in less than ___ ________. | 25 seconds |
| Tools should be carried on the _______ side. | downhill |
| Sharpen tools with a _____ _____. | bastard file |
| If your backpack pump stops working – | Check for adequate tank water, Remove any blockages, Disconnect hose from tank and remove blockage |
| do not use _____ _____ for high intensity fires | booster lines |
| The advantage of a progressive hose lay | is that it starts from a secure anchor point, it’s fast and aggressive, and your engine stays on the road. |
| The 2 primary attack methods are ____ and _____ | Direct and Indirect |
| _____ _____widens the control line and eliminates islands of unburned fuels | Burning Out |
| Your _____ are the most dangerous hazardous materials detection clue | senses |
| A _______ ___________depends on fire intensity, placement of the structure and the construction | structure’s vulnerability |
| _____ _____ reduces flammability of fuels or slows their rate of combustion | Fire retardant |
| Fuels should be ____ feet from structures | 30 feet |
| There are ___ feet in a chain | 66 feet |
| Crowning fires can be ______ or _______. | running or dependent |
| Slopes facing _______ receive direct sun in the _________ __________. | south northern hemisphere |
| Firefighters get killed most often in _____ _______. | light fuels |
| _________ __________have the situation, mission/execution, and questions/concerns | Briefing checklists |
| "______ _____" situations include: Safety zones and escape routes not identified, Taking a nap by the fire line, Getting frequent spot fires | “Watch out” |
| The four common denominators of fire behavior on ______ _______ are: relatively small fires or isolated areas of larger fires, deceptively light fuels, fire responding to topography, wind speed or direction shifts | Tragedy fires |
| Communication and Lookouts can reduce the risk of ________. | entrapment |
| Personnel should always carry a _____ ______,______ _____and ______. | fire shelter, eye protection and water |
| There are ___ Watch out situations and ___ Standard Firefighting Orders | 18 10 |
| Keep at least 10 feet of space between firefighters when working or walking | 10 |
| Use _____ and _____ _____ for firing ops | fuses and drip torches |
| Only load a helicopter when directed by the ______ or the ______ _____ _____. | pilot or helitac crew member |
| _________ and ________ ______ are the hazards for using a fuse | Splatter and dripping slag |
| The first 3 Standard Firefighting Orders concern _______ _______. | fireline safety |
| ________ occurs immediately on the outside edge of the fire control line | Slopover |
| _________ can occur when fuels in the “_____ _____” were not consumed and reignite when conditions are more favorable | Reburn black area |
| Retain of control lines is not one of the 18 watch out situations | |
| Safety zones should have a radius of at least ___ times the flame length | 4 |
| A type ___ helicopter needs a safety circle of at least ___ feet | II 90 |
| _______ ____ is used to eliminate islands of unburned fuels within the control line | Burning out |
| Firefighters must carry their fire shelters during:____ ____, _______ _____, _______ _____ ______. | Mop up, Initial attack, Roadside grass fires |
| Do not repair cracked or loose heads of hand tools with _____ or ______. | glue or epoxy |
| When preparing a ______ ______for storage, extinguish the torch or let the wick burn down / keep upright and let cool | drip torch |
| Do not move __________. | artifacts |
| Inspect your _____ _____ when issued, start of fire season, every 2 weeks, or if you think the shelter may be damaged | fire shelters |
| Always have gloves, hard hat, radio and water in a _____ ______. | fire shelter |
| Only use _______ for drinking while in the shelter | water |
| _____ _____ should be taken out of service if: It has a tear ___ inch or more, if the clear pouch has turned ______, or if it has been used | Fire shelters ½ black |
| Watch Out Conditions does not include in-ground swimming pool with cover | |
| Clear a ___X___foot area down to mineral soil for a fire shelter | 4X8 |
| Unburned fireline debris should be scraped to the _______ side of a control line | unburned |
| Engine crew members report directly to the _______ _______ | engine boss |
| Drag ______ and _______ to use properly | flappers and swatters |
| Flag and mark tools with loose head for repair | |
| Driving a different apparatus is not a watch out situation | |
| All parts of _____ should be in place before fire attack | LCES |
| A ______ ______ has 4 broad triangular tines | Council rake |
| Keep ________ as _____ as possible for safety | hoselines short |
| A sharp blade will not prevent the blade from chipping | |
| On a contour map, close lines mean a _______ _______. | steep slope |
| Fuses can spread _____ and ____ _____. | slag and toxic fumes |
| Type __ firefighters cannot use ______ devices. | 2 firing |
| Creating a control line along natural fire breaks a distance away from approaching fire and burning intervening fuels is an ______ ______. | indirect attack |
| A firing operation that occurs downwind and uses the fire’s indraft to draw it back to the main fire is _________. | Backfiring |
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