Fuels
What is an example of a 1-hour fuel
Grass
Fire ignited outside the perimeter of the main fire by a Firebrand
Spot fire
What does RH stand for
Relative Humidity
What is Fuel Loading
Amount of fuel in a given area
The parts of a fire's perimeter that are roughly parallel to the main direction of spread
Flanks
What does the Dry Bulb measure
Temperature
Example of Ariel Fuels
Tree top canopy
The most Active Fire Behavior Usually Running with a flaming front
Head Fire
As Temperature Rises RH will most likely _____
Fall
What is Fuel Moisture Content
Amount of water in a fuel by percentage
How many feet are in a chain
66 feet
On the Psychrometric Table what are two of the four numbers used for weather observation
Dry Bulb, Wet bulb, RH, Dew point
What are the 6 fuel types
Grass, Shrub, Grass-Shrub, Timber Litter, Timber-Understory, Slash-Blowdown
This method of heat transfer requires direct contact
Conduction
When Gathering Weather should you take observations in the shade or the sun?
The Shade