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