Wildfire Vocab
The fastest spreading, leading edge of the fire is called?
The head
What are the 3 main factors affecting fire behavior?
Fuel, Weather, Topography
Mark threes run off of what ratio? What is it made of?
50:1, gasoline to 2 cycle engine oil
What are the 2 methods of attack for wildland firefighting?
Direct and Indirect
What does LCES stand for?
Lookouts, communications, escape routes, safety zones
Fires outside of the main fire, caused by wind carried sparks or embers?
Spot fire
Fire burns fastest and with intense behavior in this fuel type?
Light, flashy fuels
What is the proper ratio of compressions to breaths while giving CPR?
30:2
These three words best describe how to contain a fire
Anchor, pinch, flank
#3: "All actions are based on..."?
Current and Expected Fire Behavior
Loose overhead debris such as limbs or tree tops that may fall at any time are called?
Windowmakers/snags
As the temperature goes up in degrees, what weather factor decreases?
Relative Humidity
How many feet in 2 chains?
132 ft
A tactic used to extinguish or control a fire without use of water or retardant is called?
Dry mopping
#10: "Fight fire ------, having provided for ------ first"
An area where fire fighters can survive a burn over without deploying a fire shelter is called?
A safety zone
When is the critical burn period?
1400-1700
What is the ratio for drip torch fuel and what are the components?
One part diesel, three parts gasoline
A tactic described as "An aggressive action to put the fire out by the first resources to arrive" is called?
Initial attack
Which watchout situation has it's own page in the IRPG with tactics on how to safety complete the task if necessary? (Looking for the concept, not the number)
Downhill line construction
What does VLAT stand for?
Very large air tanker
What are the four main groups of fuel models?
Grass, shrub, timber litter, and slash
There are 3 types of fuels: 10 hours, 100 hours, and 1000 hours. What are the diameter specifications for each?
10 hr: 1/4''-1''
100 hr: 1''-3''
100 hr: 3''-8''+
The four categories of structure triage include?
Standalone, prep and hold, prep and leave, rescue drive by
Your crew starting at the head of the fire is watch out situation number 10. What is the name of this tactic?
Frontal assault