S-130 (Final)
Long, narrow strip of fire
Finger
Greatest forward rate of spread
Head
A fire that spreads rapidly with a well-defined head
Running
Identify FOUR items that may be part of a minimum ensemble of personal protective equipment (PPE) for wildland fire fighting. Select one or more: a. Eye protection b. Fire shelter c. Hard hat d. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) e. Gloves f. Full structural turnout gear g. Steel-toed boots
Answer - A. Eye protection, B. Fire shelter, C. Hard hat, and E. Gloves
___________ is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen that you can take into your body and transport to the muscles.
Answer - Aerobic Fitness
Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from which of the following THREE threats? Select one or more: a. Structural fires b. Hostile ambient temperatures c. Radiant Heat d. Arson e. Personal Injury
Answer - B. Hostile ambient temperature, C. Radiant heat, E. Personal injury
When fire crosses a natural barrier intended to confine the fire
Slopover
Identify THREE items an incident commander (IC) will identify before an initial attack. Select one or more: a. Location of the fire Correct b. Available food and liquid supplies c. Population demographics Incorrect d. Airport locations e. Fuel types f. Weather conditions
A. Location of the fire, E. Fuel types, and F. Weather conditions
Operations
Achieves the objectives outlined by the IC and the IAP
Unified command
An established and common set of incident objectives
A __________ occurs when there's a sudden increase in ROS sufficient to prevent or rule out direct control of the fire.
Blowup
Logistics
Provides all support needs (except aircraft) on an incident
Command
Directs the overall management of the incident
Identify THREE facets affected by cultural differences. Select one or more: a. Work ethic Incorrect b. Housing c. Dress d. Radio communication Incorrect e. Food Correct f. Rest time
E. Food, B. Housing, and C. Dress
A fire primarily advancing across the tops of trees
Crowning
Roughly parallel to the main direction of fire spread
Flank
Fire at this point usually burns into prevailing wind
Rear
A fire that burns with a low flame and spreads slowly
Creeping
Personnel accountability
racks resources and assignment lists
Any area that's not burnt, but is adjacent to an involved area
Green
Planning
Collects evaluates, and makes assignments through the IAP,
Unburned area in the black
Island
A ____________ fire burns without flame while a ___________ fire burns rapidly with a well-defined head.
smoldering and running
Span of control
Allows supervisors to track and monitor subordinates
Marks the final extinguishing of a fire after it is lined
Mopup
Finance/Administration
Assists agencies requiring cost-recovery and other services
Identify FOUR actions you can take to make sure you perform physically well on the fireline. Select one or more: a. Choose white bread over whole wheat b. Concentrate on getting enough carbohydrates c. Limit eggs to one per day d. Avoid alcohol e. Avoid carbohydrates f. Consume at least six ounces of red meat five days a week Incorrect g. Stay away from eating red meat two days in a row
B. Concentrate on getting enough carbohydrates, C. Limit eggs to one per day, D. Avoid alcohol, and G. Stay away from eating red meat two days in a row
A fire moving away from the head or against the wind
Backing
The area in which the fire has consumed the fuels
Black
Outer boundary of the burning area
Perimeter
Sparks produced by the main fire are carried by winds
Spotting
A fire periodically igniting the crown of trees
Torching