FIF Unit 3
The Final Firefighter Order is, "Fight fire _____________ having provided for _____________ first."
Aggressively; safety
Teamwork is important in firefighting because
All
When constructing a fireline, there are specific follow-up procedures to take to make sure the line is secure. Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.
All except "tighten piles and berms so they stay together"
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.
All except "two way radio and headband"
If you need to employ your fire shelter, try to keep the following items with you in the shelter:
Gloves, hard hat, radio, water
A fire shelter should be removed from service if it
Has been deployed for inspection and demonstration
Use the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook to answer this question. What are the potential hazards of this material? (1219)
Highly flammable; will be easily ignited by heat, sparks, or flames
The distance of a flanking attack from the control line depends on
The fire's intensity
The first watch-out situation is
fire not sized up
You should remove property from a burning or at-risk structure
never
The Standard Firefighting Orders
none
Watch-out situations #6 and #7 deal with the importance of maintaining
none of the above
When building a fireline, unburned fireline debris should be scraped to the ___________ of the fireline.
outside
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
The specific action taken to suppress the fire is called
tactics
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
Fire pants and shirts are fire resistant, not fire proof.
true
Many fatal fires occurred during mopup and prescribed burns.
true
Order 7,8 and 9 deal with communications...
true
Wildland/urban interface fires expose wildland firefighters to increased hazards such as power lines and flammable liquids.
true
Watch-out #11 is when there is ________ between you and the fire.
unburned fuel
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 Standard Firefighting Orders are grouped and sequenced to help you follow the process of evaluating and re-evaluating your situation.
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
The most effective ground technique for patrolling for spot fires is the use of a systematic grid to search a designated area.
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
Two types of portable pumps are the positive displacement pumps and the centrifugal pumps.
true
Watch-out #17 warns you to be sure your escape routes are clear and marked.
true
High-tech systems such as infrared devices on aircraft or hand-held infrared devices can help you find hotspots.
true
How many feet are in a chain?
66
If you have retardant dropped on you, you should
A and B
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
Natural control lines include: Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.
All of them
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
Proper radio use procedures include the following. Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.
Be brief, Answer calls promptly, Do not swear or use obscene language, Be courteous
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
C and D
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
One mode of attack for wildland/urban interface fires is the offensive mode, where you
Control the wildland fire before it reaches structures
What source do you use for information about identified hazardous materials?
DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
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
The first set of firefighter orders fall under the heading
Fire Behavior
Tools with loose heads should be:
Flagged and marked to indicate repairs are needed
Use the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook to answer this question. What class is the material in? (1219)
Flammable liquid
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
Use the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook to answer this question. What is the material? (1219)
Isopropyl alcohol
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 Drowsiness Irritability Diminished/discolored urine Diminished sweating Constipation
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 rolling hose, the male end of the hose should be
On the inside of the roll
A cup trench or a "V" trench is used to
Prevent rolling materials from crossing the control line
Which of the following are types of hose lays? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.
Progressive Simple
When reacting to a possible hazardous material emergency, you should immediately
Protect the point of origin
The four components of the LCES system are leadership, communications, escape routes, and safety zones.
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
The three essential components of effective communication are
Sender, receiver, and an exchange of information
Formulating a strategy for attacking the fire is called ___________.
Sizing up
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
The fire shelter has two important functions. They are
To provide cooler, breathable air to protect your lungs and airways and to reflect radiant heat
Flaming fronts are shallower in light fuels than in heavy fuels.
True
Watch-out #14 and #15 warn you about changing weather conditions.
True
A fire is controlled when
When the fire is expected to hold under all conditions
The wildland/urban interface is the area where homes and communities intermingle or mix with
Wildland fuels
Three methods of attack in fire suppression are direct, indirect, and horizontal.
false
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
A benefit of hotspotting is
all
Before engagement, always know
all
Situation Awareness is
all
Which of the following are acceptable methods for communicating with your supervisor when you are on the fireline? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.
all
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.
all
Your fire shelter should be inspected
all
Which of the following are hazards associated with wet mopup operations? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.
all of them
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
Escape routes are the travel paths you use to reach safety zones.
true
Some of the worst tragedies occur when ____________ break down.
comms
Fatal fires are usually high-intensity crown fires.
false
Snags usually never fall without warning or external disturbance.
false
The final watch-out instructs you to take frequent naps near the fireline.
false
Watch-out situations #8, #9, and #10 deal with how and where you construct the
fireline
The part of the fire that is burning most intensely is generally called the
head
Which of the following are cutting tools? Select all that apply. Click done when you are finished.
ingle-bit axe Pulaski Adz hoe
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
A fire spreading rapidly with a well-defined head is said to be
running
Every firefighter has a right to a (an) ________ assignment.
safe
As soon as you note the fire behavior changing and becoming more dangerous, it is time to move to your
safety zone
A fire burning without flames, and barely spreading is said to be
smoldering
The overall plan to achieve the fire suppression objectives is called
strategy
