Class PPT - Ch. 13

Question 1

What factors should be considered in a WUI?

Answer 1

Weather
Topography
Fuels

Question 2

What are the hostile events in a wildland fire?

Answer 2

Blow up
Fire storm
Flare-up
Torching

Question 3

What are the flame lengths and how should they be handled?

Answer 3

< 4’ = hand lines
4’ - 8’ = flanking attack
8’ - 11’ = serious control problems
>11’ = defensive measures

Question 4

When should IS request an ASO in wildland fires?

Answer 4

Widespread geographical
Plans section
Active fire for more than 4 hours
Base camp established
ISO requested to develop safety plans
Air resources are used

Question 5

What are the principle threats in a wildland fire?

Answer 5

Rapid fire spread
Physical exertion
Traffic
Hazardous energy

Question 6

LCES accronym:

Answer 6

Lookouts
Communication
Escape routes
Safety zones