10 & 18
All actions are based on?
What is Current and Expected Fire Behavior
(Fire Order #3)
At around 2pm on any given summer afternoon along the Atlantic Seaboard you can expect this.
What is Sea Breeze.
Minimum programmable radios IHCs carry
8
While cutting line on a fire, in an effort to maximize speed and disrupt the lands as little as possible.
What is MIST
(Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics)
All Wildland Firefighters are required to carry this item on both wildfires and RX fires at all times.
What is a Fire Shelter
You are on a new start in New Castle, Delaware. You are?
What is Unfamiliar with Weather and Local Factors Influencing Fire Behavior.
(Watch Out Situation #4)
you can see what appears to be rain from a cloud, it does not quite reach the ground.
What is Verga
Mobilization call back time
2 hours
These four words are Ventana's guiding principals which dictate our behaviors and can help us understand between right and wrong.
DUTY, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, FAMILY
(Core Values)
Throughout your day you should always gauge and assess if these two things are still sufficient.
What is Escape Route and Safety Zone
Your crew and you take action at the head of the fire, attempting to get a quick knock down of the fire.
What is Attempting a Frontal Assault on a Fire
(Watch Out Situation #10)
Occasionally what appears to be a tornado of smoke, ash and embers appears over your fire.
What is a Fire Whirl
Water and food supply minimum
48hrs or 2 days
Walking down the fires edge you notice 2 strips of white flagging, with 1 strip of pink about waist to knee high. this identifies what?
What is Ventana's Escape route to their Safety Zone
What are the #1 and #2 reasons for Firefighter accidents and fatalities?
What is Tree and Vehicle Accidents.
The Operations Section Chief just had a conversation with you and you are not fluent in mumbles.
What is Give Clear Instructions and be sure they are understood.
You are the IC of the Ventana Fire, before each shift you should submit what.
What is a Spot Weather Forecast.
7/32 is the tool size of
A Chain file
After completing breakfast while on assignment, these 5 task must be completed without needing to be told.
1. Briefing
2. PM Checks
3. Clean vehicles
4. Restock necessary supplies
5. Be ready to move when Overhead returns
Before any action is taken this important ICS form should be reviewed with your crew.
What is Medical Plan
(ICS 206)
The last thing you remember hearing was a yawn.
What is Taking a Nap on the Fireline
(Watch Out Situation #18)
A line of clouds and thunderstorms cane be seen in the distance, they appear to be getting closer. The terrain is very mountainous, your biggest concern about the storms is.
What is Outflow winds
What Percentage of an IHC crew can be 1st year firefighters
20
A specialized training developed as an addition from firescope. Additional levels of safety requirements are added to support medical personnel based on environmental conditions
What is Rescue Under Backcountry Emergency.
(RUBE)
As you progress through your day at an incident, you should always keep these two words up front while gathering info to take actions.
What is Situational Awareness.