Wild Fires Flashcards
When is a fire defined as a wildfire?
A wildfire is when one or more of the following criteria is met
- Involves a geographical area of > 1 hectare
- has a sustained flame length of > 1.5m
- requires a committed resource of > or = to 4 FRS appliances
- Requires resources to be committed for > or = 6 hours
- Presents a serious threat to life, environment, property and infrastructure
What is a WTA?
Wildfire tactical advisor
What the three types of wildfire?
Surface
Crown
Ground
What are the types of wildfire fuel?
Aerial
Ladder
Ground
What is a spot fire?
When sparks and embers are transported by wind or convection column and land to ignite new fires outside of the main perimeter
What is LACES?
An internationally recognised safety protocol to manage safety at wildfire incidents
Lookouts
Awareness
Communications
Escape routes
Safety Zones
What three factors are termed to be forces of alignment?
Wind
Slope
Aspect
What does WPS mean?
Wildfire Prediction System
What is an anchor point?
A location on the landscape that can act as a sufficient barrier to fire spread
What are control lines?
Existing if constructed features that form a fire break to prevent fire spread
What is a spot fire?
Spot fires are created when sparks or embers are carried by wind or convection
