Ch. 2: Strategy and Tactics

Question 1

Large part of making brush fire strategy and tactics effective is _____

Answer 1

preplanning

Question 2

First alarm brush response

Answer 2

1. four engines
2. one task force
3. two helicopters
4. two Chief officers

Question 3

Size up considerations

Answer 3

1. Exact location of fire
2. Size and Terrain of Fire
3. Material burning: Light/medium/heavy brush
4. Wind Direction and Speed
5. Exposures
6. Life Hazard
7. Assistance Needed

Question 4

How big is an acre (football field)

Answer 4

200’ x 200’

Question 5

Where fire control starts at a point on the perimeter of the fire and works along one or both edges (flanks) toward the head of the fire, extinguishing as you go along

Answer 5

Direct Attack

Question 6

What is the primary method used by the LAFD

Answer 6

Direct Attack

Question 7

Work rapidly along the flank, making a control line wide enough to establish control and then going back and cold trailing

Answer 7

Scratch line attack

Question 8

Advantages of a scratch line

Answer 8

1. Safe area (burn area) for escape
2. Keeping the fire as small as possible

Question 9

Disadvantage of scratch line

Answer 9

1. longer fire line
2. more overhaul
3. Personnel working directly in the heat and smoke

Question 10

fire officer selects a place where the terrain is favorable for control of the fire

Answer 10

Indirect Attack

Question 11

Advantages of indirect attack

Answer 11

1. Personnel can work in relative comfort and are able to take advantage of favorable terrain»»reducing the amount of coldtrailing necessary

Question 12

Disadvantages of indirect method

Answer 12

1. safety is difficult to provide for as members are sometimes working in unburned brush and rough terrain

Question 13

if overrun by fire:

Answer 13

1. keep engine running
2. get inside closed cabs
3. use preconnected lines and breathing apparatus for personnel protection

Question 14

1 chief officer per how many companies

Answer 14

5