Forest Fire Danger Rating System
How many categories are in the forest fire danger rating system?
5
Should you light a fire in fast and strong winds?
No you should not.
What are the three required elements of a fire?
Ignition sources, fuels and oxidizers.
What levels should you never light a fire in the forest fire danger rating system?
high, very high, extreme
Why is it dangerous to light fires in fast and strong winds?
The sparks can get carried away.
Why are all three elements needed for a fire?
Who manages the forest fire danger rating system?
The canadian forest service
Should you try to maintain a tall and big fire?
No you should not.
What shape was used in the exampleto show the coolaberation between elements?
A triangle was used.
What are some factors of the forest fire danger rating system?
Weather, fuel and topographic data.
What's a way to make a fire smaller?
Stop adding fuel and let it cool down.
Give an example of all three elements.
Ignition sources: Spark lighter.
Fuels: Wood, candle stick, plants.
Oxidizers: oxygen
Why is the forest fire danger rating system important?
That'is because it tells us when it's safe to light a fire.
Which is more important strong winds or size of the fire?
Trick question. Both are very important variables for a safe and controlled fire.
Explain how the three elements work together.
The ignition source is the start of the fire which lights onto the fuels to begin the fire and the oxidizers keep the fire going.