FIF 100 - Wildland Firefighting

How many feet are in a chain?

66

Constructed firelines are made by _______________. Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

A hand crew A dozer/tractor plow crew Applying water or a fire retardant

A __________ is an area, usually a narrow strip, which burns away from the main part of the fire but is still part of the main fire.

Finger

The first set of firefighter orders fall under the heading

Fire Behavior

Watch-out situations #8, #9, and #10 deal with how and where you construct the

Fireline

Tools with loose heads should be:

Flagged and marked to indicate repairs are needed

The fuel ration for a drip torch is:

Four parts diesel - one part gasoline

Which of the following are firing devices you may use in firing operations? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Fusee Drip torch Matches Burning firebrand

If you need to employ your fire shelter, try to keep the following items with you in the shelter:

Gloves, hard hat, radio, water

Which of the following are mandatory personal protective items that must be worn or carried by firefighters on the line? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Hard hat Eye protection Hearing protection Gloves Flame-resistant pants and shirt Leather boots

Which of the following are mandatory personal protective items that must be worn or carried by firefighters on the line? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Hard hat Eye protection Hearing protection Gloves Flame-resistant pants and shirt Leather boots Fire Shelter

The part of the fire that is burning most intensely is generally called the

Head

The part of the fire that is burning most intensely is generally called the...?

Head

Use the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook to answer this question. What are the potential hazards of this material?

Highly flammable; will be easily ignited by heat, sparks, or flames

Which of the following are hazards associated with wet mopup operations? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Hot ash and debris blowback Steam Slippery footing Hose lays

Which of the following are warning signs of dehydration? Select all that apply. Morning headaches

Irritability Diminished/discolored urine Diminished sweating Constipation

A benefit of hotspotting is

It cools the edge It allows firefighters to get close and attack fire directly It slows a fire's rate of spread (All of the above)

When reacting to a possible hazardous material emergency, you should immediately

Protect the point of origin

The final watch-out instructs you to take frequent naps near the fireline.

Really....? False!

Which of the following are scraping tools? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Round point shovel McLeod Fire Rake Combi tool

A fire spreading rapidly with a well-defined head is said to be

Running

A fire spreading rapidly with a well-defined head is said to be...?

Running

Every firefighter has a right to a (an) ________ assignment.

Safe

The three essential components of effective communication are

Sender, receiver, and an exchange of information

Which of the following are cutting tools? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Single-bit axe Pulaski Adz hoe

Formulating a strategy for attacking the fire is called ___________.

Sizing up

A fire burning without flames, and barely spreading is said to be

Smoldering

A fire burning without flames, and barely spreading is said to be...?

Smoldering

The distance of a flanking attack from the control line depends on

The fire's intensity

A flareup does not usually require a change in suppression tactics.

True

A scratch line is a narrow fuel break you can establish quickly in light fuels to contain a fire until a wider line can be constructed.

True

A wildland firefighter should never attempt to extinguish a structure fire by entering a burning building.

True

All firefighters, no matter what the experience level, will have moments when they're confused and unsure.

True

Case histories tell us that the fire's behavior is quiet right before a flare-up and wind shift is the most critical factor in erratic fire behavior.

True

Escape routes are the travel paths you use to reach safety zones.

True

Fire pants and shirts are fire resistant, not fire proof.

True

Firefighter order numbers seven, eight, and nine deal with maintaining communication at all times.

True

Flaming fronts are shallower in light fuels than in heavy fuels.

True

High-tech systems such as infrared devices on aircraft or hand-held infrared devices can help you find hotspots.

True

Poor personal hygiene leads to illness and may spread your cold or another contagious disease to your entire crew.

True

Spot fires indicate the fire behavior has intensified and suppression efforts will become more complex.

True

The defensive mode of attack for wildland/urban interface fires may sometimes be the only option, but firefighters should avoid this mode when other modes are available.

True

The first three firefighter orders deal with knowing the weather conditions, the fire conditions, and being able to predict current and expected fire behavior.

True

Three environmental factors that could reduce your alertness and decision making ability are heat, smoke, and darkness.

True

Three human factors that could affect your ability to maintain situation awareness on the fireline are fatigue, distraction, and stress.

True

Tools often used to construct firelines include cutting tools, scraping tools, smothering tools, and chain saws.

True

Trees that are burned out at the base or anywhere on the trunk or branches are extremely dangerous!

True

Two coordinated crew techniques include the one-lick or progressive method and the bump up or leapfrog method.

True

Watch-out #17 warns you to be sure your escape routes are clear and marked.

True

Wildland/urban interface fires expose wildland firefighters to increased hazards such as power lines and flammable liquids.

True

Before engagement, always know

What task am I to perform? What are the known hazards? Where do I go to be safe? How do I get there? (All of the above)

When constructing a fireline, there are specific follow-up procedures to take to make sure the line is secure. Select all that apply.

When constructing a fireline, there are specific follow-up procedures to take to make sure the line is secure. Select all that apply. Make sure the line extends to the mineral soil, permafrost, or water level Remove all combustible materials from the line Fireproof areas that may have high radiant heat via smothering or spraying Burn fuels between the control line and the fire Remove limbs and snags Extinguish hot spots or spot fires

The first watch-out situation is

When the fire has not been sized-up

A fire is controlled when

When the fire is expected to hold under all conditions

The Final Firefighter Order is, "Fight fire _____________ having provided for _____________ first."

Aggressively; safety

When loading a helicopter you should

Approach when directed by the pilot or helitack crewmember

Firefighters who understand the common denominators of fatal and near-fatal fires

Are better prepared to survive the dangerous conditions of wildland firefighting

Your fire shelter should be inspected

At the time it is issued to you At the beginning of each fire season Every two weeks during the fire season When you believe it may be damaged (All of the above)

Proper radio use procedures include the following. Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Be courteous Do not swear or use obscene language Answer calls promptly Be brief

The area of burned out fuels between the control line and the fire is called the

Blackline

An increase in fire intensity or rate of spread severe enough to prevent a direct attack and requiring a re-evaluation of your suppression strategy and tactics is called

Blowup

An increase in fire intensity or rate of spread severe enough to prevent a direct attack and requiring a re-evaluation of your suppression strategy and tactics is called...?

Blowup

Why should firefighters maintain at least 10 feet of space or more, when walking and working together along the fire line? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Clearance for branches Clearance for tools Buffer for flying debris

Natural control lines include: Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Cold fire edges Fuel breaks (e.g., streams, bare rocks) Roads Canals

Some of the worst tragedies occur when ____________ break down.

Communications

What source do you use for information about identified hazardous materials?

DOT Emergency Response Guidebook

When you deploy your fire shelter

Dig a shallow hole and use a dry bandana to breathe through

Briefings should be

Direct, concise, and informative

You must carry your fire shelter

During all fire suppression and prescribed burn operations Where it is easy to grab quickly (Both C and D are correct)

If you worked on a small fire as part of an engine crew, you would report directly to the

Engine Crew Boss

If you worked on a small fire as part of an engine crew, you would report directly to the

Engine crew boss

Firefighter order number four involves knowing

Escape routes and safety zones

Fatal fires are usually high-intensity crown fires.

False

Snags usually never fall without warning or external disturbance.

False

The four components of the LCES system are leadership, communications, escape routes, and safety zones.

False

Three methods of attack in fire suppression are direct, indirect, and horizontal.

False

Teamwork is important in firefighting because

Individuals cannot know all the hazards in the work environment Individuals cannot by themselves accomplish most tasks that are assigned to a crew Good teamwork goes hand-in-hand with good communication A crew is only as strong as its weakest member (All of the above)

Firefighter order number five says post _________ when there is fire danger.

Lookouts

Which of the following are warning signs of dehydration? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Morning headaches Irritability Diminished/discolored urine Diminished sweating Constipation

It is okay not to have an identified escape route and safety zone

Never

It is okay to be unaware of weather conditions and local conditions

Never

You should remove property from a burning or at-risk structure

Never

The Standard Firefighting Orders

None of the above

Watch-out #12 is when you cannot see the _________ and are not in contact with anyone who can.

None of the above

Watch-out situations #6 and #7 deal with the importance of maintainin

None of the above

Why is it important to mopup a wet or retardant line? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Not all fuels in a treated area may be coated Some fuels may have been missed Evaporation may have dried out fuels since the application

Watch-out #13 warns you about when you are

On a hillside where rolling material can ignite the fuel below

When building a fireline, unburned fireline debris should be scraped to the ___________ of the fireline.

Outside

Which of the following are hazards you face when using a fusee during firing operations? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Spattering fuel Toxic fumes Bright light

A ___________ is an area burning outside the main fire perimeter, often caused by wind-blown embers or rolling debris and separate from the main fire.

Spot Fire

Which of the following are dangers you may face when breaking up a machine pile? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.

Spring poles Treacherous footing Pockets of hot coals Reduced visibility

The overall plan to achieve the fire suppression objectives is called

Strategy

The specific action taken to suppress the fire is called

Tactics

Situation Awareness is

The gathering of information by observation and communication The foundation of decision making An ongoing cycle (All of the above)

The wildland/urban interface is the area where homes and communities intermingle or mix with

Wildland fuels