Together We Can Weather this Fire Storm
FWI stands for
What is Fire Weather Index
Fire moves quickly through this light, open, fuel type; especially if it is cured.
2 methods for suppressing a wild fire are direct and
What is indirect
For most people, starting the day off right involves
What is a big ol' cup of COFFEE
Combustion is a
What is chemical chain reaction
Rating system of the FWI system
What is Numerical
Fire Triangle has 3 sides. What are they?
What is Fuel, Oxygen and Heat.
A machine traditionally used to aid in controlling a wildfire.
What is a helicopter, an airtanker (plane) or heavy equipment (dozer)
What is the most stylish way to get to your fire line?
What is fly
High temperature from fire leads to higher emissions of
The Initial Spread Index predicts what about a fire.
What is how fast the fire initially spreads.
If the 30-30-30 rule is observed, fire behaviour is expected to be
What is Extreme
An area that has already burned over and there is no fuel left to burn, it is called
What is the Black
What makes a day go from bad to worse?
What is forgetting your lunch. Uh Oh Spagettio
Person or position that estimates and maps what fire behaviour may do based on current FWI and weather.
What is FBAN or Fire Behaviour Analyst
What time of day is wildfire more likely to start?
What is mid afternoon
To confirm the fires edge is cold, a firefighter may use their hands to feel for any hot spots. This is called?
What is cold trailing
It sounds like it would be a the worst day in the woods but is actually usually the best day to catch up on sleep.
What is Rain Day
Fire produces heat which is an _____ reaction
What is exothermic
Rule of 30-30-30
What is Temp above 30 degrees, Relative Humidity below 30% and Wind Speed above 30km/h
The biggest natural influence on wildfire is
What is wind or topography
Wildland firefighters use a Pulaski tool or a shovel when dry mopping. (Digging up hotspots without the aid of water). A Pulaski is a grub hoe on one side and a ____ on the other.
What is axe head
We might be dirty, we might be stinky, but at least we aren't
What is cops
The gases, particles and chemicals released from a wildfire go where?
What is, into the air and soil. (Atmosphere)