Wildland Fire
What does "in the black" mean?
Area of burned fuel i.e considered a safe area.
What size is a normal crosslay hose?
1 1/2"
What is the first step in engaging the fire pump?
Engaging the PTO
How many stations does Rural 7 Have?
11
What is the manual used to deal with hazardous materials and chemicals?
ERG- Emergency Response Guidebook
What does ICS stand for?
Incident Command System
Why do you have a blue and red hose on a crosslay and what do they mean?
To tell you which side to pull off of the truck. Blue is left and red is right.
What should be in a hydrant bag?
Hydrant wrench and gate valve
Best place to find the layout of Ponderosa Park
What is the map book?
What device would you use to find fire in a wall without tearing out the wall?
TIC - Thermal Imaging Camera
What does WUI stand for and what is it?
Wildland Urban Interface - the zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development.
What is a water hammer?
Occurs when the flow of water in a hose line is stopped suddenly resulting in a water surge.
Name the 4 colors of helmets on a fire scene and what rank they belong to.
Yellow - Firefighters
Red - Captains
White - Chiefs
Blue - Safety Officer
Where is the "Pig Farm"
Top of the Maryhill Loops Rd on Hwy 97
What is the #1 killer of firefighters worldwide?
Cardiac events
How fast can grass fires spread? (closest gets it)
Up to 14 MPH
What is the beeping noise on your SCBA and what is it's purpose?
PASS device - to locate injured, trapped or lost firefighters.
Do you put your hood over or under your mask?
OVER
Where are the "4 Corners" in our district (Not Appleton)
Cedar Valley & Lower Rd
What are things to look out for when picking an LZ?
Overhead obstacles, rotor wash, slopes, wind, terrain
Slopes can accelerate fire speed by up to ____ times? (closest gets it)
10
With positive pressure ventilation, the discharge opening must be this size?
The same size as the entry opening
Name 5 pieces of PPE that are mandatory for using any type of saw
chaps, eye protection, ear protection, gloves and a helmet
How many square miles is our fire district? (Closest guess gets it)
679
What is the difference between a flashover and a backdraft?
Flashover is a rapid, almost simultaneous ignition of combustibles due to extreme heat, while backdraft is an explosive reaction caused by the introduction of oxygen to an oxygen-deficient space filled with combustible gases.