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