Fuels
This characterization of local seasonal fire danger relies heavily on large and live fuels, has low variability, and is not affected by wind speed.
What is, ERC
I am issued when a hazardous weather event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring.
What is, a Fire Weather Warning.
In reference to fuel moisture content corrections; the B, L, and A stand for what?
B= Area of concern 1,000-2,000' below wx site location.
L= Area of concern witin +or- 1,000' of wx site location.
A= Area of concern 1,000-2,000' above wx site location.
The first step in Last Resort Survival.
Escape if you can.
Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
Fire Order #6.
This is considered the most common fuel type of Ponderosa Pine Forests.
Fuel Model 2
When scattered thunderstorms are in-bound with moderate rain and frequent lightning 11-15 strikes per 5 minutes this level is predicted.
Lightning Activity Level 4 (LAL4)
Orographic lifting
When an air mass is forced from a low elevation to a higher elevation as it moves over rising terrain.
The second Organizational Responsibility in Hazmat Incident Operations.
Develop action plan for area security and evacuation.
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Watchout Situation #13
Changes in fine fuel moisture content are the primary driving force behind this short-term fire danger rating system which can be loosely associated with flame length.
Burning Index (BI)
Winds that are warming and drying blowing from high to low elevation up to 90ish mph.
Foehn Winds
(Bonus 300 points: name the three primary Foehn winds (Chinook, Santa Ana, Wasatch))
A pocket of warm air trapped between cold air above and below.
What is, Thermal belt.
A potentially fatal condition caused by elevated body temperatures resulting from internal heat produced by activity or environmental heat added to the body.
Heat-Related Injury (HRI)
For a type 2 helicopter what is required for a two-way-helispot?
20' x 20' touchdown pad, 90' safety circle, and 300' clear of trees/brush 20degrees both sides of helispot.
This is the recommended retardant coverage level for short needle conifer with a heavy dead litter fuel component.
Coverage Level 4 (CL4)
Beaufort Scale
The name of the scale for estimating 20-ft wind speeds without an anemometer.
#2 in the Downhill Line Construction Checklist.
Fireline has been scouted by supervisor(s) involved.
The letters O, H, L, E, and C stand for what when put together?
Objective, Hazards, Leans, Escape paths, and Cutting plan.
Gallons of water required to fill 1,000' of a standard progressive hose lay.
90 gal in the 1.5' hose
20 gal in the 1' hose
=110 gallons
These are the four primary indicators of fuel characteristics that can increase fire behavior.
Substantial amounts of cured or curing continuous fine fuels.
Heavy dead/down.
Tight crown spacing (less than 20 ft).
Unusually low live/dead fuel moisture content.
The reference fuel moisture for a temperature of 97 degrees with an RH of 13%.
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What is the calculation for flame separation required by personnel in a safety zone that is upslope from a 3 acre flame front with 100' flame heights.
There is none, the current safety zone calculation does not account for slope or wind.
These are the 8 primary components of the Medical Incident Report (MIR).
1 Contact dispatch/communications.
2 Incident Status
3 Initial Patient Assessment
4 Transport Plan
5 Additional resource/equipment needs.
6 Communications
7 Contingency
8 Additional information
How many more gallons does a Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) carry than the largest Large Air Tanker (LAT)?
At least 3,000 gallons more.