V11-1-1 Wildland Incidents

Question 0

Provides a wide-defense perimeter and is a tactic which makes possible a strategy of locating control lines where fires fought on a firefighters terms. Don’t confuse with burning out

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Backfiring

Question 1

An indirect method of attack where fuels between control line or natural barrier (i.e. road) and main fire are intentionally burn to control a rapidly spreading fire.

Answer 1

Backfiring

Question 2

Setting fire inside a control line to consume fuel between edge of fire and control line.

Answer 2

Burning out/firing out

Question 3

Time period beginning when fire starts and ending at 10 AM on day following

Answer 3

Burning period

Question 4

Control line completely around fire and any spot fires, with a high probability that these lines can be held through next burning period.

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Containment

Question 5

Making a fire safer after it is contained, by extinguishing or removing burning material along or near the control line.

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Mop-up

Question 6

Superintendent or a camps BC assigned to OSC or IC to assist in crew operations.

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Crew Cordinator

Question 7

Supervisor on line to determine that needs of line construction being met; normally a superintendent, crew supervisor or crew STL.

Answer 7

Line supervisor

Question 8

Set of plans prepared by wildland area station captains, in conjunction with BC’s.

Answer 8

Battalion wildland pre-attack plans

Question 9

_____, _______, & ________ carry wildland pre-attack plans for entire county.

Answer 9

Strike team leaders
AC’s
BC’s

Question 11

Wildland pre-attack plans consist of a special annotated district safety map, with a ______ sheet for each safety map.

Answer 11

“Notes”

Question 12

Notes sheets contain information under categories: (10)

Answer 12

Special Notes
Access
Evacuation
Fire Behavior
Water Supply
Traffic Control
Staging
Base
Helispots
Other

Question 13

Safe cleared parking area for a pre-designated number of fire engines with in the cab

Answer 13

ESZ engine safety zone

Question 14

An engine safety zone is usually big enough for __________.

Answer 14

2-5 Engines

Question 15

ESZ’s are identified on ___________.

Answer 15

Battalion wildland pre-attack plan safety maps

Question 16

An area either in the burned/black area or an area void of fuel, large enough for FF’s to evacuate and not have to deploy fire shelters to prevent injury.

Answer 16

Safety Zone

Question 17

A safety zone is not a __________.

Answer 17

Deployment area

Question 18

Area cut out, cleared or burned out to provide a safety zone.

Answer 18

Constructed safety zone

Question 19

Areas predesignated on battalion wildland pre-attack plans and safety maps, that will have high probability of civilian or firefighter life loss.

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SHA-safety hazard area

Question 20

Typical safety hazard areas are areas of: (5)

Answer 20

Heavy fuel load
Inadequate road systems
Access problems
No public water systems
Topography related hazards

Question 21

IC should seriously consider high potential for firefighter life loss if resources are committed to these areas.

Answer 21

SHA-safety hazard area

Question 22

Safe cleared parking area/holding area for a large number of civilian vehicles, with family and pets inside vehicle.

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PRA-public refuge area

Question 23

Public refuge areas are intended as:

Answer 23

Short-term, temporary safety zones for civilians until they can be moved/convoyed out of the danger area

Question 24

In this mode you’ll do a progressive hose lay around each flank/perimeter of the fire; in conjunction with ground crews, flight crews, dozers and assisted by helicopters and/or fixed – wing aircraft.

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Offensive mode

Question 25

In this mode the fire is dictating the action; no containment possible

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Defensive mode

Question 26

Immediate threats to life safety, structures, wood roofs, evacuation needs, or other immediate needs, not specifically related to extinguishing main body of fire.

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Defensive need

Question 27

A method of suppression in which control line is located along natural fire breaks or at a considerable distance from Fireline and the intervening fuel is burned out.

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Indirect line

Question 28

A line away from burn area (type of) indirect line used if first-line attack does not work or hold.

Answer 28

Secondary line

Question 29

Direct attack around the fire by two or more work units.

Answer 29

Pincer attack

Question 30

Attack made along flanks of fire from an anchor point in an attempt to connect two lines at head of fire.

Answer 30

Flanking

Question 31

Flanks as viewed from point of origin towards head of fire Left Right Top

Answer 31

Left – division A Right – division B Top – division C

Question 32

Paid crew, up to 10 members, plus crew supervisor. Used primarily for initial attack on a wildland fire in conjunction with hose lines

Answer 32

Fly crew

Question 33

Flashy fuel consisting of grass only, including tall grass

Answer 33

Grass

Question 34

Mix of grass and brush fuels, up to 2 feet.

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Light fuel

Question 35

Fuel 2 to 6 feet high

Answer 35

Medium fuel

Question 36

Fuel greater than 6 feet in height

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Heavy fuel

Question 37

When all open flame has been eliminated. Is first report that fires being brought under control. No visible flames on perimeter.

Answer 37

Knockdown

Question 38

1 inch hose lay installed at a minimum of every 200 feet on main 1 1/2" hoseline through use of wye

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Lateral hose line

Question 39

Personnel assigned to supervisory positions which includes IC, command staff, Gen. staff, directors, division/group supervisors, strike team leaders, and unit leaders.

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Overhead personnel

Question 40

Wildland Equipped engines are engines assigned to wildland interface districts and battalions, engines assigned to strike teams, and other engines as designated by the _____________.

Answer 40

Ops Chief Deputy

Question 41

A major incident support team will be assigned for large-scale extended attack wildfires requiring suppression action for _______

Answer 41

> 24 hrs

Question 42

A short team support mobilization is assigned for greater alarm wildfire requiring suppression action of ____________.

Answer 42

> 4 hrs and < 30 hrs

Question 43

IC should consider requesting a plans team or short team support for wildland fires of working __________.

Answer 43

Second alarms and larger

Question 44

Minimum equipment carried in web gear

Answer 44

``` Fire shelter Canteen One field hose clamp 1 inch Tee 1 inch barrel nozzle IP 1 reducer (1 1/2" NH to 1" IP) 1 increaser (1"IP to 1 1/2"NH) ```

Question 45

First arriving company officer of a wildland incident is responsible for:

Answer 45

``` SIZE-UP Initiating the ICS Taking necessary ACTION Requesting ADDITIONAL Resources Providing for Personnel SAFETY Making HELISPOT assignment ```

Question 46

The IC is responsible for:

Answer 46

Overall management of incident Providing follow-up reports to C&C until fire department resources have been demobilized

Question 47

The safety officer is responsible for:

Answer 47

Identifying and evaluating hazards and advising IC in the area of safety

Question 48

Safety officer is also responsible for:

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Investigate accidents involving fire department personnel Has authority to alter, suspend, or terminate any activity which S.O. may judge to be unsafe Provide safety message for IAP

Question 49

Company officers and unit supervisors responsible for:

Answer 49

1/4 CCCC ``` >Reporting "Holding 1/4 mile out >Following CHECK-IN procedures >Maintaining CO UNITY & SAFETY >Maintaining CONTACT with & UPDATING INFO for assigned incident immediate sup./leader >For COMPLETING assignments ```

Question 50

Incident priorities for wildland fire incidents

Answer 50

LIP Protection of LIFE INCIDENT Stabilization PROPERTY/Environment protection & conservation

Question 51

During inclement weather, supervisors conduct ____________ at morning lineup. This will provide ______________necessary prior to firefighting operations. SAME ANSWER FOR BOTH LINES

Answer 51

Safety briefings

Question 52

1 1/2"progressive hoselays shall be deployed on all constructed indirect and direct firelines of ________ on brushfires.

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300' or more

Question 53

ICP, staging, base, etc. shall be identified by:

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Address, intersection, or landmarks

Question 54

During size up reports, standard definitions of __________ required to be used

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Fuel type

Question 55

Jurisdictional captain (or another officer designated by BC) remains in command on scene, until _______________.

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Demobilization of all personnel is complete

Question 56

If there is an immediate defensive need, the IC will assign a ___________ and the resources necessary for ______________.

Answer 56

Group supervisor Structure protection

Question 57

IAP includes information contained in jurisdictional ______________.

Answer 57

Wildland pre-attack plans

Question 58

Jurisdictional captain will designate a Helispot location and Helispot engine company to C&C within __________.

Answer 58

Two minutes of dispatch

Question 59

____________ Will contain evacuation plan information

Answer 59

Wildland pre-attack plans

Question 60

Unless there is an immediate exposure protection need, first attack on wildfires will be a _________ operation on the fire flanks.

Answer 60

Perimeter control

Question 61

IC shall request local law enforcement agency to control traffic or close roads in operational area if vehicle traffic is a threat to:

Answer 61

Public Safety Firefighter safety Firefighting operations

Question 62

A 1/2" Progressive hoselay will be deployed for the entire perimeter on both flanks of a wildland fire ____________.

Answer 62

Over 300 feet in diameter

Question 63

When hose lines are in use on a wildland fire, __________ provisions shall be made.

Answer 63

Water supply

Question 64

Burning out/firing out operations shall have the approval of the:

Answer 64

Division/group supervisor

Question 65

Any backfiring operation requires approval of the:

Answer 65

Ops section chief or | IC

Question 66

________________ ensures area of origin is protected for cause investigation.

Answer 66

First engine at fire origin site

Question 67

All fires will receive an appropriate __________ using _____ & _______ per current dept policies & procedures.

Answer 67

Wet mop up Class A foam Wet water

Question 68

Ultimate responsibility of hand crews is to:

Answer 68

Construct a control line completely around the fire

Question 69

When IC is requesting additional resources normally above the second alarm the IC will request by _________ or request __________.

Answer 69

Strike teams Immediate need for closest engines (any type)

Question 70

Crew strike team Shall be formed by the:

Answer 70

Central crew coordinator at camp 2 and passed on to C&C

Question 71

First alarm wildland response

Answer 71

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Question 72

Second alarm wildland response

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5E4GCWtCSupHtHt(2FW2Ht@IC req.)S _________________ BC AC

Question 73

____________ conduct formal safety briefings with their assigned personnel

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All resource supervisor/overhead

Question 74

Hey minimum safety briefing will discuss: (3)

Answer 74

Fire orders LCES Watchout situations

Question 75

I'll fly crews will announce arrival at:

Answer 75

Staging Flight crews will report staged in air above fire and request an assignment from IC

Question 76

Flight crews will not begin work until they have: (2)

Answer 76

And approved assignment from IC Received communications briefing

Question 77

When decision is made to construct in direct line: (3)

Answer 77

Identify location of indirect line. Identify a starting and stopping point fring direct line. Order adequate resources to support operation. Deploy a 1–1/2" progressive hoselay on indirect line.

Question 78

REHAB All single resource supervisors & division/group supervisors: (3)

Answer 78

Ensure all personnel carry or are provided adequate water Give appropriate breaks for cooling and rest Monitor physical and mental status of assigned personnel for signs of heat illnesses

Question 79

BCs determine exact fire location during briefing by _________.

Answer 79

District captain

Question 80

If district captain unable to assume command _____________ will assume command.

Answer 80

Another captain from battalion

Question 81

First arriving __________ becomes crew coordinator.

Answer 81

Superintendent

Question 82

Second and any additional superintendents should be given ____________ so an assessment of _________, _______, & _______ can be made.

Answer 82

Line Assignment Tactical ops, crew safety, & fire activity

Question 83

Immediate exposure protection; consider these factors:

Answer 83

FF-LESARDS ``` Fuels Fire Behavior Life safety & Evac needs Structures(wood roofs, siding, deck) Available Resources Defendable Structures ```

Question 84

Assign a ________ for defensive needs.

Answer 84

Group supervisor

Question 85

IAP- IC forecasts a "FORRT"

Answer 85

``` Fire direction Rate of spread Threat Objectives and Resources required ```

Question 86

IC develops IAP based on ____________.

Answer 86

Conditions and info

Question 87

Normal minimum level for staging is:

Answer 87

One engine & one crew

Question 88

Brief staging manager

Answer 88

``` OTD + 1E+1Cmin Include ORGANIZATION TRAVEL routes to all DIVISIONS Resource Assignment Method 1 Engine, 1 Crew minimum ```

Question 89

The company officer at Helispots transmits the following information to pilot of first in helicopter:

Answer 89

``` WLA WinDS Ok Wind Direction & Speed Wire hazards Location of other Aircraft in area Any Other flight hazards ```

Question 90

During structure protection adequate hose should be deployed and charged, _________________.

Answer 90

Around both sides of the structure

Question 91

A ___________ should be available for the engine and personnel

Answer 91

Protector line

Question 92

Which hose should be used for supply when doing the progressive hoselay?

Answer 92

2 1/2"

Question 93

When flame lengths hit a Ridgetop, the flames will generally:

Answer 93

Double or triple and make quadruple

Question 94

In a backfiring operation request approval from:

Answer 94

OSC or IC

Question 95

If suspicious origin call for ________________ investigation

Answer 95

Code A (Arson)

Question 96

______________ is 100% mop-up with water

Answer 96

5 acres or less

Question 97

Wildland fire greater than 5 acres in size will have wet mop up at least _________________.

Answer 97

50' in from perimeter

Question 98

If decision made to remove personnel before mop up completed: (2)

Answer 98

Hose left in place until mop up completed Patrols or lookouts assigned to monitor fire, until mop-up completed.

Question 99

Consider requesting ________ on second alarm incidents which would provide planning, logistical, and communications support for incident.

Answer 99

Short team support

Question 100

_____________ or ____________ may be requested to provide overhead personnel for management purposes, when a fire extends beyond a second alarm.

Answer 100

Short team support | Major incident support team

Question 101

Crew responsibilities:

Answer 101

Construct a control line around entire fire perimeter Maintain communication with overhead personnel

Question 102

________________ in steep terrain and fast burning fuels should be done with extreme caution.

Answer 102

Downhill/indirect line construction

Question 103

Each ______ in a given battalion will carry a complete set of their entire battalion wildland pre-attack plans in their _____________.

Answer 103

Engine EIF- Emergency Information File