Prescribed Fire
Name one way prescribed fires help wildlife.
New plant growth to eat, creates diversity in habitat, some wildlife need fire shaped ecosystems (ex. Red-cockaded woodpecker).
What are leaf blowers used for in wildland firefighting?
Moving fuels out of the way and creating a quick fireline.
What is Smokey Bear's slogan?
Only you can prevent wildfires.
How do prescribed burns lower the intensity of future wildfires?
Less fuel on the ground=lower fire behavior.
What is the one thing that a wildland firefighter MUST always carry in their pack?
Fire shelter
What is the number one cause of wildfires in NC?
Debris burning.
How do we fight fire with fire?
By setting fire against the wind along our lines, we can reduce the intensity of the main fire when it reaches the line. Fire can't burn where fire has already burnt.
What is the tool that we use to start fires?
Drip torch.
How long have I worked for the forest service?
Five months.
What is a serotinous cone, and name one tree that has them?
Serotinous cones need extreme heat to open. Ponderosa pine, pitch pine, table mountain pine.
Name at least two hand tools that a wildland firefighter might use?
Fire rake, shovel, rogue hoe, pulaski, etc.
What is a snag, and why is it important to watch out for them during a fire?
Snags are standing dead trees. They can easily catch on fire and fall over our fire lines.
Name three weather factors that are important to look at before setting a prescribed fire.
Wind, humidity, temperature.
Name five things a wildland firefighter should wear during a fire.
Helmet, gloves, eye protection, nomex pants, nomex shirt, fire pack.
What are the three sides of the fire triangle?
Heat, oxygen, fuel.