FIRE BEHAVIOR
What are the three components of the Fire Behavior Triangle?
Fuel, Weather, Topography
What year did the Mann Gulch Fire occur?
1949
This fire order reminds firefighters to always know what the fire is doing.
Know what your fire is doing at all times
Name three characteristics of good radio communication.
Clear, concise, brief, and professional.
According to NWCG, what span of control is considered optimal?
3–7 people, with 5 being ideal.
A fire is making short uphill runs with frequent spotting ahead of the main fire. Which factor is most likely contributing?
Wind, fuels, topography
How many firefighters died on the Loop Fire?
12
This is the final step in the Risk Management Process.
Supervise and Evaluate
Why is it important to pause after pressing the Push-to-Talk button?
To prevent the first part of your message from being cut off.
Spot fires are particularly caused by this method of heat transfer.
Convection
What atmospheric condition often develops during very unstable afternoons and can produce strong, erratic downdrafts?
Cumulus buildup / thunderstorm outflow
Which fire led directly to the creation of the Ten Standard Fire Orders?
Mann Gulch Fire
Who developed LCES?
Paul Gleason
Before giving your message, identify this first.
Unit or person you are calling.
How many gallons of mix does a drip torch hold?
1.25 gallons
When relative humidity drops below approximately what percentage do fine dead fuels begin responding rapidly to moisture changes?
Around 30%
Which tragic California fire highlighted the danger of downhill line construction and contributed to today’s Downhill Line Construction Checklist?
Loop Fire
if there were 50ft flame lengths, what would the minimum amount of acres be for a safety zone?
3 acres
What should you avoid using on the radio because it can cause confusion?
Slang, unnecessary chatter, or profanity.
How big should the safety circle and touchdown pad be for a type 2 helicopter?
Safety circle:90ft
Touchdown pad: 20’ x 20’
Name the three requirements necessary for a crown fire to become active and sustained.
Who survived the Mann Gulch Fire by inventing and using an escape fire?
Wag Dodge
What are the two bullet points under identify hazards in the risk management process?
Gather information
Scout the fire
This document lists incident frequencies, tone guards, and channel assignments.
What is the ICS-205 Incident Radio Communications Plan.
At approximately what temperature does water boil at sea level, making it impossible for vegetation to exceed that temperature until moisture is driven off?
212°F (100°C).