B-138 Wildland Fire Response

Question 1

Anchor Point

Answer 1

An advantageous location, usually a barrier to fire spread. The anchor point is used to minimize the chance of being flanked by the fire while attempting to control it. An anchor point is generally located at roadways, a secured and completely extinguished location near the fire origin, at canal or creek beds, etc.

Question 2

Backing Fire

Answer 2

Fire that is moving against the wind or downslope, this behavior tends to have a slow rate of speed.

Question 3

Crown Fire

Answer 3

Fire that is carried from tree to tree or bush to bush above the ground. Crown fires are sometimes classed as running or dependent to distinguish the degree of independence from the surface fire.