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What are the two kinds of hose lays?
Progressive and simple
Task
Purpose
End State
This type of fuel allows fire to climb vertically
Ladder fuels
An experienced team member posted away from the crew with a radio, weather kit, and knowledge of the operational plan is called?
A lookout
What is our work to rest ratio?
2 to 1
What degree angle is considered "100% slope"?
45 degrees
What are the four discussion points in an AAR?
What was planned?
What actually happened?
Why did it happen?
What can we do next time?
These two readings on an elevation chart will give you the relative humidity percentage
Wet bulb and dry bulb
The common term used to describe fire running through the tree tops?
Crown fire
How many gallons of water should you keep in your tank as a reserve?
100 gallons
What are 2 methods to assist a helicopter in locating you?
Strobe light
Flagging on end of tool
Signal mirrors
Panel markers
How far should other personnel be away from the base of a tree being cut
2.5 times the tree height
What are the two indicators you can observe while en route to a fire?
Weather and the smoke column
This is a method of controlling a partly dead fire edge by carefully inspecting and feeling with the hands to detect any heat, digging from cold black to cold black
Cold trailing
Turning down an assignment due to safety concerns is called?
The two types of aircraft that you will come into contact with in a fire environment are called?
Fixed wings (seats, lats, vlats) and rotors (type 1, 2, and 3)
What is the first thing that should be said/done over the radio in the event of a medical emergency.
Clear the air
"Please stand by for emergency traffic"
The maximum flame length that a crew can engage in direct attack is?
Four foot flame lengths
A fire edge that crosses a control line or natural barrier intended to confine the fire is called?
A slopover
This is the direction you would face in your fire shelter
Feet facing the fire
How many aircraft in the air require air attack being present?
When there's more than 2 aircraft flying in the area
List and describe the 3 levels of Emergency Severity in the MIR
•Red – Life or limb threating injury or illness, evac need is IMMEDIATE
• Yellow – Serious injury or illnesss, evac may be delayed if necessary
• Green – Minor injury or illness non-emergency transport
Critical fire weather conditions of high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds may trigger this type of warning.
Red Flag Warning
This is a set of pre-planned, easily recognizable conditions indicating that the present tactics are about to become unsafe and that it is time to disengage from the fire and move to a safety zone.
Trigger points
For a safety zone to be considered safe, the minimum distance needed between you and the advancing fire would be?
4 times the flame lengths