Wildfire Prevention
Large Fire History
Western Fire Ecology
Things you should know
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100

This is the critical and proactive backbone to fire management by reducing fire risk and saving billions in potential damage through engineering, education, and enforcement.

What is Wildfire Prevention? 

100

This fire, in 2021, is often talked about by the local crew and lasted entirely too long because Scott Drake lost it. 

What is the Haystack Fire? 

100

Ponderosa Pine use this physical adaptation to protect the inside of the tree from the heat of a passing fire front.

What is thick bark? 

100

These four things (LCES) should always be in place before engaging in fire activity. 

What is Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones?

100

I ran the Bozeman St. Patricks Day Half Marathon in under 2 hours. 

Who is Doug Bertelsen?

200

The original Smokey Bear slogan 'Care will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires' was changed to this slogan in 1947 and has been slightly tweeked throughout the years. 

What is 'Remember...Only YOU can prevent Forest Fires'

200

The tragic death of Andy Palmer on the Dutch Creek Incident helped shape medical response within wildland fire by creating this form to help streamline the process for getting an injured person to the next highest level of care. 

What is the Eight Line?



200

Cones, found on Lodgepole Pines, are coating in a hard resin that soften in the moderate heat of a ground fire to allow seeds to release and regenerate post fire.

What are Serotinous Cones?

200

In country not seen in daylight, constructing line without safe anchor point, weather becoming hotter and drier, and getting frequent spot fires across line are a few of these. 

What are the 18 Watchout Situations. 

200

I got shingles from squats during PT once.

Who is Matthew Racicot?

300

These fires in 1988 helped trigger a change from the '10 a.m. policy' to the 'let it burn' policy for naturally ignited fires because of the post burn ecological benefits observed.

What are the Yellowstone Fires

300

These fires in 1910, often referred to as The Big Burn, caused by severe lightning storms and burned an estimated 3 million acres in two days that burned mainly within these three US States. 

What is Montana, Idaho, and Washington

300

Trees will drop their branches to prevent fire from reaching the crown. 

What is self pruning? 

300

Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecast, Post lookouts when there is possible danger, and Give clear communication and be sure they are understood are included in this list.

What are the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders? 

300

I have performed as an extra in a major Hollywood movie.

Who is Mitch Robbins?

400

This series of fires triggered the '10a.m. policy' stating all fires must be contained and controlled by 10am the morning after initial attack

What are the Fires of 1910?

400

This fire is the largest and most destructive fire in New Mexico history.  This started as a RX fire that escaped and was officially declared a wildfire. In the aftermath policy for RX burning changed 

What is Hermit Peak/Calf Canyon Fire?

400

In Lodgepole Pine this high severity disturbance often kills all or most over story trees and acts as a crucial driver for ecological renewal and structural change in a forested area.

What is stand replacing fire?

400

Operational Engagement, Specific Hazards, Fire Environment, All Hazard Response, Aviation, and Emergency Medical Care are all sections in this pocket sized guide all fire personnel should have on them. 

What is an IRPG? 

400
My coworker sunk his boat in Flathead Lake and I made a song about it, which I love to sing.

Who is Kevin Smith?

500

Smokey Bear is a beloved icon for Wildfire Prevention and is the longest standing media mascot in history. His campaign started in this year.

What is 1944?

500

This fire, in 1871, burned an estimated 1.5 million acres, burned over 16 towns, killed an estimated 2,200 people, and is known as the deadliest fire in history.  

What is the Pestigo Fire? 

500

This species is always in the environment but only flowers after a significant fire event and is very desirable among the public, often needing a permit to 'hunt' for this species. 

What are morel mushrooms? 

500

Whaling Pack configuration, radio user guide, Mark 3 trouble shooting, fuel models, fire terminology, and the zone link tree can all be found in this.

What is the Handy Dandy

500

I signed up for the Bozeman St Patricks Day Half Marathon and didnt finish it. (3 names)

Who is Shane Martin, Joe Bogucki, and Lonnie Briggs?

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