Firing Ops (WEEK 6)

Question 1

What two Codes allowing firing operations?

Answer 1

Public Resources Code (4426), Health and Safety Code (41801)

Question 2

Who do you notify prior to firing on Initial Attack?

Answer 2

IC, Ops, or immediate Supervisor

Question 3

What is Backfiring?

Answer 3

Set ahead of the main fire influencing the main fire with intent to slow, stop, or redirect spread

Question 4

What is burning out?

Answer 4

Fire set w/ in the control line to consume fuel between the fires edge and control line

Question 5

Five parts to firing group organization?

Answer 5

Firing observer, Ignition team, holding team, Mop- up team, Reserves

Question 6

Five firing techniques?

Answer 6

Strip- parallel to control line (Flanking), edge- along edge of line (backing), spike- perpendicular to line (flanking), dot (backing, flanking, head), ring-firing outer perimeter (backing, flanking and head)

Question 7

Miles of fire laid down by one single torch?

Answer 7

½ to 1 miles

Question 8

Reflex time for 1 engine and 1 strike team of engines from order to lighting?

Answer 8

5 min for an engine and 10-15 min for a strike team

Question 9

Spot fire RISK ASSESMENT?

Answer 9

Holding vs. Terminating

Question 10

Personnel briefing include what when firing out?

Answer 10

Objectives, Chain of Command, Fire Situation, Predicted fire weather, Safety, Communication, Problem areas, Fire Behavior Predictions.

Question 11

What 9 objectives do you have to have when developing a burn plan?

Answer 11

Objectives, risk vs. gain, time frame, type of fire behavior, burn zone, safety, access/ egress, hazards, controls.

Question 12

What is the reflex time to fire (engine)(task Force/ST)?

Answer 12

5 min for single from order to fire, And 10-15 min for a task force or strike team from the order to the fire.

Question 13

Quick fire flare launchers fire at what range?

Answer 13

Up to 300ft. and burns @ 4000* F and the spread coverage of 10ft-20 ft

Question 14

Plan need define:

Answer 14

An anticipated operational event where time exists for detailed planning and logistical preparation. (For next op period for next couple of needs)

Question 15

Immediate need Defined:

Answer 15

Is a tactical operation that must be immediately implemented for the protection of life and property.

Question 16

What’s the rule of thumb for a burn zone?

Answer 16

2x max flame length, 4x average flame length.

Question 17

What are 3 types of firing behavior?

Answer 17

• Head fire = High ROS, FL, & BTUs
• Flanking = Med ROS, FL, BTUs
• Backing = Low ROS, FL, BTUs

Question 18

In drafts are what?

Answer 18

Air movement towards a convection column.

Question 19

Radiant ignition usually occurs within what?

Answer 19

1X the flame length.

Question 20

Check lines are used as what?

Answer 20

Temporary opened ended lines, short hose lays, scraped lines, and natural break in fuel, back to back with another team.

Question 21

What is the rule of thumb for predicting spot fires in regards to rh?

Answer 21

20-30%

Question 22

Firing plans must be?

Answer 22

Well designed, monitored, and controlled

Question 23

Backfire conditions of use are?

Answer 23

Rapid rate of spread, fire intensity to secure for direct. Immediate threat to hazard, life and property, and resistance to direct attack due to terrain

Question 24

A burned zone =

Answer 24

4x the average flame length