Wildland Flashcards
(36 cards)
NWCG
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
IRPG
Incident Response Pocket Guide
3 Things that have an impact on wildfire
Fuel
Topography
Weather
Arial fuels are anything greater than what
6 feet
What are the 3 types of fuels?
Ground - Subsurface: Roots, duff, buried logs, etc.
Surface - On ground: Pine cones, grass, etc.
Arial - Anything over 6 feet
How far is a chain?
66 feet
How many chains are in a mile?
80 chains
Which side of a hill is the hottest and driest?
The south side. This is because it is closer to the equator (not really).
Which side of a hill has the most dense fuel load?
The north side.
On which side does fuel heat and cool sooner?
East side.
RH
Relative Humidity
PIG
Probability of Ignition. For every 100 embers that hit the grass, how many will light?
What is a 1 hour fuel?
Herbaceous plants and wood less that 1/4” thick
Herbaceous plants
Plants without wood
What type of fuel are firefighters most concerned about?
1 hour fuels
What are foehn winds?
Wind goes up and over a mountain, and comes down the mountain dry.
Dries out fuels.
IRPG: What page are the common denominators of fire behavior on tragedy fires?
Page 3
IRPG: Where is LCES?
Page 5
IRPG: Where is Downhill Fireline Construction Checklist?
Page 7
IRPG: Where is Tactical Challenges and Hazards? This needs to be clarified.
Page 12
IRPG: Where is the Briefing Checklist?
Last Page
IRPG: Where are the 10’s and 18’s?
On the back of the IRPG
What are the 5 S’s for tool readiness?
Sharp
Straight
Smooth
Secure
Strong
How is a wildland hose rolled?
Male on top and female on bottom
-Male is 4’ shorter for a regular role
-Male is 2’ shorter for ready role (ready roll has a nozzle)