Test Prep

Question 1

clear line or demarcation is present between structures (housing tracks, homes near wildland vegetation is what wildland structure environment?

Answer 1

Interface

Question 2

No clear line or demarcation present where wildland fuels are continuous outside and within a developed area is what wildland structure environment?

Answer 2

Intermix

Question 3

What are the two wildland structure environment classifications

Answer 3

Interface and Intermix

Question 4

what is the number one priority in every fire management activity?

Answer 4

Firefighter and public safety

Question 5

what are some key words to remember with structure Defense size-up?

Answer 5

the location of the structure, wind, SLOPE, topography, slope, mid-slope

Question 6

what are the Structure Triage Categories?

Answer 6

Not-Threatened
Threatened Defensible
Threatened Non-Defensible

Question 7

Safety Zone and TRA are PRESENT , lack Denfensible space or challenges needing to implement structure DEFENSE during Fire front contact

Answer 7

Threatened Defensible

Question 8

Safety Zone and TRA are PRESENT, space make it UNLIKELY the structure will IGNITE during fire front

Answer 8

Not-Threatened

Question 9

EITHER no Safety Zone or TRA PRESENT “AND/OR” CHALLENGES DO NOT allow for Firefighters to safely commit and stay to protect during the fire front

Answer 9

Threatened Non-Defensible

Question 10

what are the 2 “DO NOTS” in regards to PPE with Structure Defense

Answer 10

DO NOT- Enter the structure if not trained equipped and authorized
DO NOT- Base you decision to stay because of the use of SCBAs

Question 11

what is the minimum amount of water to keep in your tank?

Answer 11

at least 100 gallons

Question 12

Class A foam/gel use guidelines?

Answer 12

-apply to base of flame
-(roof and siding) 10-15 minutes before fire arrives
-foam vegetation immediately surrounding the structure

Question 13

for roof access of structure

Answer 13

place the owners ladder Is perferred away from the weather head (power drop)

Question 14

where to place combustible outdoor furniture?

Answer 14

inside the structure

Question 15

firewood

Answer 15

scatter

Question 16

garden hoses?

Answer 16

charged and placed strategically around structure

Question 17

the IC or Operations should establish the “strategy” which relects the?

Answer 17

“general” plan that is broad in scope (realistic approach for meeting the objective)

Question 18

The Strategy must take into consideration (2)?

Answer 18

-the number and types of resources necessary
-reflex time it will take to have them in position

Question 19

after strategy in place , TACTICS are…

Answer 19

specific ACTIONS firefighters take to accomplish the incident objectives

Question 20

Tactics choices come in the form of direction from who?

Answer 20

IC or Operations Section Chief

or by the UNIT or Resource Supervisor

Question 21

what serves as the basis of determining if a “tactical action” will be effective and safe?

Answer 21

An accurate fire behavior forecast

Question 22

what is a Tactical Maneuver?

Answer 22

implies movement or purposeful reaction to change
“builds AGLITY”!!! into a tactical PLAN to remain effective

Question 23

T/F Tactical Maneuvers can be offensive or defensive?

Answer 23

True

Question 24

what are the 7 Structure Defense Tactical Actions

Answer 24

Check and Go
Prep and Go
Prep and Defend
Fire Front Following
Bump and Run
Anchor and Hold
Tactical Patrol

Question 25

Check and Go is an example of which Structure triage Category?

Answer 25

Threatened Non-Defensible

Question 26

Prep and Go is an example of which Structure triage Category?

Answer 26

Threatened Non-Defensible

Question 27

Prep and Defend is an example of which Structure triage Category?

Answer 27

Threatened Defensible

Question 28

What is the main Goals of Fire Front Following?

Answer 28

search for victims, perimeter control, put out spot fires, control and reduce ember production

Question 29

Perimeter control and structure defense Preparation are secondary considerations with this tactic during fast moving incidents

Answer 29

Bump and Run

Question 30

which tactic is reffered to as taking a stand to stop the progression of the fire?

Answer 30

Anchor and Hold

Question 31

What tactic should you use once the fire front has passed and flames have subsided while there is still threat to structures?

Answer 31

Tactical Patrol

Question 32

step 1 in the Risk Management process?

Answer 32

Situation Awareness (who, what,where,when,how)

Question 33

step 2 in the Risk Management process?

Answer 33

Hazard Assessment (figure out the bad)

Question 34

step 3 in the Risk management process?

Answer 34

Hazard Control (control the bad with (safeties, checklists)

Question 35

step 4 in the Risk Management process?

Answer 35

Decision Point (decided with your "Yes or No" ultimatums)

Question 36

step 5 in the Risk Management process?

Answer 36

Evaluate (reflect on all the other factors that can influence or magnify the risk)

Question 37

what are the 5 steps in the Risk Management Process?

Answer 37

Situational Awareness Hazard Assessment Hazard Control Decision Point Evaluate

Question 38

Structure defense firefighting in the WUI is inherently dangerous because it primarily is associated with?

Answer 38

in-direct firefighting

Question 39

what are the two offensive plans in the Tactical Engagement Process

Answer 39

Primary Alternate

Question 40

what are the two defensive plans in the Tactical Engagement Process

Answer 40

Contingency Emergency

Question 41

What are the 5 Levels of Engagement in firefighting?

Answer 41

DRAW D Defend protect Reinforce get back up Advance anchor and flank Withdraw abandon, or retreat Delay tactical pause

Question 42

be cautious of grades greater than what %

Answer 42

15%

Question 43

What is Adequate clearance around structures

Answer 43

Minimum 100 feet

Question 44

When should you park under power lines?

Answer 44

Never

Question 45

General guidelines; how many engines per structure

Answer 45

one

Question 46

one additional engine for every____ structures

Answer 46

four

Question 47

for structures that are close together (50ft or less) ___ engine may be adequate for two structures

Answer 47

one

Question 48

If vehicle is energized and on FIRE how do you get out

Answer 48

Jump Clear, keep feet together and don't hang on

Question 49

Maintain a ___ FT distance from transmission lines

Answer 49

35 ft

Question 50

spots and low ground fires can be fought with hose lines as long as they are not within ____ ft of the power lines.

Answer 50

100ft

Question 51

if safe you can extinguish wood poles if on fire only near their _____ to prevent downed wire hazards later

Answer 51

Base

Question 52

Structure Assessment checklist (8)

Answer 52

Address/Property Name Road Access Structure/Building Clearances/Exposures/Defensible Space Hazardous Materials Water Sources Evacuation Estimated Resources for Protection