Fire Behavior
Which three primary factors influence wildland fire behavior?
Fuel, Topography, Weather
Which position holds ultimate responsibility for the management of an incident?
Incident Commander
Spraying water from a moving vehicle or engine?\
What does LCES stand for?
Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones
What PPE item is mandatory for all firefighters to carry in their pack?
A fire shelter
The part of the fire that spreads most rapidly is called the:
Head
The recommended ICS span of control is
3 to 7 subordinates
What is a crown fire?
A fire that is burning through the tops of trees
What is the top priority during initial attack?
Ensure firefighter and public safety
What material are most fire boots made out of?
Leather
Which fuel type generally contributes to the fastest rate of spread?
Grass or other fine fuels
A Division is defined as:
A geographic area of operation
A fire burning against the wind and downslope is commonly referred to as a:
Backing Fire
What is a safety zone
A place where Firefighters can survive without using fire shelters
What is the name of the most common material fire shirts are made from?
What is the main cause of spot fires?
Embers being blown ahead of the fire by wind
Which ICS section provides resources and services to support incident management (e.g., food, communications)?
Logistics
What is the term for where you start fighting fire from when arriving on an incident?
Anchor
Describe what a flanking fire tactic involves?
Suppressing fire along one flank toward the head
When are shorts allowed on an fire incident?
Never
Which heat transfer method primarily preheats and dries fuels ahead of a fire front?
Radiation
Sometimes Convection
Not Conduction
What does unified command mean?
Each individual reports to only one designated supervisor.
Describe what cold trailing involves
Securing a fire edge by feeling for hotspots and constructing line along a cool edge
Where is Aerial retardant most effectively dropped?
Ahead of the fire in unburned fuels
When is the only time when a hand tool should be carried over the shoulder?
When being used to carry equipment such as a butterflied hose