FF1 Wildland Exam ACTUAL SOLUTION NEW UPDATE MULTIPLE CHOICE VERSION QUESTIONS AND NASWERS 2026 WORK

FF1 Wildland Exam ACTUAL SOLUTION NEW UPDATE MULTIPLE CHOICE VERSION QUESTIONS AND NASWERS 2026 WORKING UPDATE

Before patrolling a fire area, you should receive

A.) Recently sharpen hand tools B.) Good, clear instructions on your assignment C.) Additional PPE D.) Food and water for the crew - B.) Good, clear instructions on your assignment

A thermal belt is formed

A.) During late afternoon near large bodies of water B.) When humidity drops 25% or more C.) In mountainous area D.) In the early morning near large bodies of water the warm moist air moves onto land - C.) In mountainous area

Your crew Is told to build control line downhill in steep terrain and fast burning fuels you want ensure that

A.) The decision was made by a competent supervisor after thorough scouting B.) The entire control line is built before it is burned out C.) The control line is in or neck to a chimney or chute D.) The fire directly below the proposal starting point - A.) The decision was made by a competent supervisor after thorough scouting

The following are proper water application techniques expect

A.) Use of straight stream to penetrate B.) Apply from outside of hot area inward C.) Apply fog/spray stream D.) stand in the blackened areas spraying perpendicular to the control line - A.) Use of straight stream to penetrate

Which of the following procedures should be observed when working around plows or dozers

A.) Approach from the rear, assume operator knows you are present a past lookouts when taking break around this equipment B.) Contact the tractor boss when working near equipment, excursive special care when visibility is poor be alert for rolling materials and always as equipment downhill C.) Contact the operator when working near them always pass the equipment downhill an work as near as can be safely done D.) Keep safe distance at all times, be aware of rolling materials avoid work below this equipment and never assume the operator known where you are - D.) Keep safe distance at all times, be aware of rolling materials avoid work below this equipment and never assume the operator known where you are

Enough water should always be saved

A.) To protect tools and equipment B.) To protect the structure C.) To provide and escape route D.) For self-protection - D.) For self-protection

Which of the following is mandatory to be carried by all personnel working on the fire line during all phases of the fire suppression operations

A.) Backpack pump B.) Shovel C.) Chain saw D.) Fire shelter - D.) Fire shelter

The primary use of a Mcleod is

A.) Chopping and cutting B.) Digging roots and moving rocks C.) Line construction ad mop up D.) Smothering - C.) Line construction ad mop up

When burning out use no more than one part ___ to four parts _____ in drip torches

A.) Solvent, naptha B.) Gasoline, diesel fuel C.) Gasoline, solvent D.) Diesel fuel, JP-4 - B.) Gasoline, diesel fuel

The primary objective of a fire line is to

A.) Give the firefighters a safe area B.) Slow the fire to allow the firefighters forces to rest C.) Force the fire to change directions D.) Create a gap in combustible materials to prevent the fire from spreading - D.) Create a gap in combustible materials to prevent the fire from spreading

When walking and working with hand tools the proper distance between workers

A.) Should be as close as possible so you will not get lost B.) Depends on the terrain C.) Depends on the tool being used D.) Is 10 feet or more - D.) Is 10 feet or more

The proper spacing of are members while walking and carrying cutting tools is

A.) Arm's length apart B.) 10 feet apart C.) Shoulder to shoulder D.) 0-6 feet apart - B.) 10 feet apart

During the peak of the heat and smoke squirting water at the wall of the flame will ____ heat transfer to the structure

A.) Enhance B.) Do little about C.) Redirect D.) Prevent - D.) Prevent

While patrolling a fire you should always know the location of

A.) Safety zones and escape routes B.) The safety officer C.) Other crews D.) The command post - A.) Safety zones and escape routes

Subsidence is the large scale sinking air associated with a

A.) Dust devil B.) Fire whirls C.) High pressure system D.) Cold pressure system - C.) High pressure system

You are on a fire which is being pushed by a strong southernly wind, and you notice a line of clouds approaching from the northwest. What weather conditions can you expect

A.) The strong south wind will suddenly change to a strong Northwest wind B.) No change is expected C.) The south wind will reduce over the next 24-36 hours D.) The approaching cloud cover will increase the temperature and reduce relative humidity - A.) The strong south wind will suddenly change to a strong Northwest wind

Triage categorization for struture involved in woodland/urba interface include all of the following expect

A.) Those that are lost B.) Needing little to no attention for now C.) Needing protection but salvable D.) Historic value must be protected - A.) Those that are lost

Wet mop up is performed by separating and extinguishing material using

A.) Tools, water, and soil B.) Equipment and tools

C.) Water only D.) Dams and pumps - A.) Tools, water, and soil

When inspecting your hand tools, you should check

A.) Color of the tools B.) Type of hand, wood, fiber glass, or metal C.) Handles, sharpness, and secure attachment of the head D.) Size and weight - C.) Handles, sharpness, and secure attachment of the head

Your assignment working along a control line will be long and will go into night operations the most important piece of equipment you need is

A.) A head lamp B.) Food C.) A warm jacket D.) A sleeping bag - A.) A head lamp

You are concerned that the fire will creep under your control line to avoid this you should clear your control line to

A.) Mineral soil B.) Bedrock C.) The loose fuel layers D.) Six inches deep - A.) Mineral soil

In a downhill line construction avoid _____

A.) Hot spotting or anchor points

B.) Natural barriers C.) Undercut lines D.) Cold trailing or fire proofing fuels - C.) Undercut lines

Fire shelters should be inspected

A.) At the beginning of each fire season B.) When it is issued to you C.) Every 14 days during the fire season D.) All of the above - D.) All of the above

The primary Function of a swatter is

A) Scraping B.) Mixing C.) Smothering D.) Grubbing - C.) Smothering

Which tool does not require sharpening

A.) Mcleod B.) Shovel C.) Fire rake D.) Combi tool - C.) Fire rake

The best tool for cutting brush and small trees, grubbing, trenching, and removing ground cover is

A.) Shovel B.) Pulaski C.) Double bit axe D.) Mcleod tool - B.) Pulaski

The proper spacing of crew members while walking and carrying cutting tools is

A.) 10 feet B.) 0-6 feet C.) Arms length D.) Shoulder to shoulder - A.) 10 feet

Extreme fire behavior poses the highest threat to the wildland firefighters. it is characterized by

A.) Intense burning, light winds, crowning, and a moderate rate of speed B.) Rapid rate of fire spread, intense burning, spotting and crowning C.) Low clouds, fingering, moderate burning and crowning D.) Spotting, crowing, strong winds, low temperature and an inversion layer - B.) Rapid rate of fire spread, intense burning, spotting and crowning

When inspecting hand tools you should check

A.) Size and weight B.) Color of the tools C.) Type of handle, wood, fiberglass, or metal D.) Handles, sharpness and a secure attachment of the head - D.) Handles, sharpness and a secure attachment of the head

The following are proper water application techniques except

A.) Apply from outside the hot area inward B.) Use a straight stream to penetrate C.) Stand in the blackened area, spraying perpendicular to the control line D.) Apply fog/ spray stream - D.) Apply fog/ spray stream

The PRIMARY function of a Pulaski is,

A.) Digging B.) Mixing C.) Smothering D.) Grubbing - D.) Grubbing

The components needed to support combustion are;

A.) Fuel to burn, oxygen from the air, heat to start and continue combustion B.) Woody fuel, carbon dioxide from the air and lighting C.) Fuel to burn, nitrogen from the air, and heat to start and continue combustion D.) Woody fuel, oxygen from the air, and very dry weather conditions - A.) Fuel to burn, oxygen from the air, heat to start and continue combustion

If you are within ______ of a bulldozer, you should consider yourself in a ____ zone

A.) 50 feet -- danger B.) Sight --- danger C.) 75 feet--- danger D.) 40 feet --- safety - A.) 50 feet -- danger

When sharpening a shovel you should

A.) Not worry about chips or dents B.) Remove the handle for ease of sharpening C.) Sharpen the edges 3-1/2" from the heel and sharpen to a point D.) Preferably use two people - C.) Sharpen the edges 3-1/2" from the heel and sharpen to a point

Suppression action taken by firefighters on the fire edge is called ;

A.) Indirect attack B.) Black line C.) Cold fire edging D.) Direct attack - D.) Direct attack

What type of helicopter is the largest? - Type 1

What type of fire is the slowest burning? - Ground

What type of fuels transfer fire to ladder fuels? - Surface Fuels

What is the minimum height for wildland boots? - 8 in.

What is the name of where the fire starts? - Point of Origin

What is the name for the fastest moving part of the fire? - Head

What is the name of the geographical sections on a fire? - Divisions

What is the process to clear a structure for rapidly moving fire? - Check & Go

What is the process where you prepare the structure & then defend from fire? - Prep & Defend

What is undeveloped land with vegetation up to a structure? - Wildland Urban Interface

What type of vehicle has short wheelbase and higher ground clearnace? - Type 3

Which slope of a hill heats up first? - East

What tool has rake/grubbing end? - Pulaski

If there is not enough time to build a proper hand line build? - Scratch line

Inspect wildland boots for which pf the following? - Defects

What tool has 2 sharp edges for digging, throwing dirt, and cutting line? - Shovel

What type of fire results from surface fuels igniting ladder fuels? - Crown

What do you look for on handle of a shovel? - Smoothness

What is directing spot fires away from a structure? - Bump & Run

Who has overall decision making on a fire? - Incident Command

How high is vegetation considered arial fuels? - 6 ft

When you make a line with water or fire retardant or foam? - Wet line

What is the process of mopping up without water? - Dry Mop Up

What is it called when you bury embers with soil? - Banking

What is it called when you're attacking a fires edge? - Direct Attack

What is it called when you chop up smaller pieces? - Chunking

What slope gets the hottest/exposed to most sunlight? - South

Where do most wildland fires start? - Ground

What type of fuel has least affect on fire spread? - Ground

How long should you be self sufficient for with personal gear bag? - 14 days

Whats the spacing kept between you and the next person cutting line? - 10 ft

Wildland fuels that lie under the surface of ground? - Subsurface fuels

Which extinguishing agent is best suited for use in wildland fire operations? - Compressed Air Foam

What is the term for the partly decomposed organic material on a forest floor? - Ground Duff

What is the most common type of wildland fire? - Ground Cover

What is another term for surface fuels? - Ground

The smothering method of extinguishment is most frequently used in which wildland operation? - Overhaul

The location near where a wildland fire began is the? - Heel

All combustible materials below the surface litter, including duff, tree or shrub roots, punky wood, peat, and sawdust, that normally support a glowing combustion without flame? Ground Fuel

Fuels that are in contact with each other are described as? - Continous

If a wildland or ground cover fire is too dangerous for a direct attack, which type of fire attack should be used? - Indirect Attack

List the four components of LCES - Lookouts, communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones

Slope and gravity are important safety considerations because: A. Increase slope increases the rate of spread B. Working on slopes increases firefighters fatigue C. Gravity causes material to roll downhill D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

You should anticipate increased wind, when eddies, opposite slope spot fires, area ignition and slope reversal when working on/in: A. Narrow intersecting canyons B. Saddles C. Chimneys D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Narrow intersecting canyons

Increased rates of spread should be anticipated due to surface wind channeling when fires cross: A. Road B. Rivers C. Saddles D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Saddles

Why do a very high percentage of fatal fires occur in light fuels?

A. Firefighters more complacent B. Rate of spread can increase dramatically with wind increase C. Rate of spread uphill came out pace firefighters D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

At what relative humidity reading will fires turn actively m?

A. Above 30% B. Below 30% C. At 20% D. All of the above

E. None of the above - B. Below 30%

Below what relative humidity is fire danger critical and extreme fire behavior likely?

A. 50% B. 35% C. 10% D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. 10%

A sudden rush of Cold air downward from a collapsing thunderstorm is called: A. Inertia B. Downburst C. Wind shear D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Downburst

The occurrence of multiple spot fires in an area so small they influence each other and results in a blow-up is called?

A. Area Ignition B. Fire whirl C. Fourtex turbulence D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Area ignition

A sudden increase in intensity, long-range spotting, sustained crowning, and/or broken inverse layers are indications of: A. Pincer action B. Erratic fire behavior C. Backfiring

D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Erratic fire behavior

Adequate rest of firefighters is important because: A. Tired people make mental errors B. Tired people make physical mistakes C. Tired people have poor judgment D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Which of the following are symptoms of heat stress?

A. Muscle cramps, weakness, headaches, nausea B. Stomach ache, runny nose, blurry vision C. Itchy feet, back pain, hallucinations D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Muscle cramps, weakness, headaches, nausea

Which of the following are symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

A. Blurry vision, runny nose, and coughing B. Stomach ache, back pain, and sneezing C. Headache, fatigue, and drowsiness D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Headache, fatigue, and drowsiness

Besides wearing PPE, what is the best way to reduce the chance of serious burn injuries?

A. Were wool socks B. Wearing cotton undergarments C. Wearing boxer shorts

D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Wearing cotton undergarments

What are the desirable characteristics of a good place to deploy your fire shelter?

A. Clearing of vegetation B. Away from heavy fuels C. Away from flammable supplies D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Respirators are convenient substitutes for SCBA. A. True B. False - B. False

LACES is the acronym for: A. Lazy Accountants Contribute to Excess Spending B. Laughter Accuses thru Comedy Entertainment and Sobriety C. Lookouts, Awareness, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Lookouts, Awareness, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones

Which of the following is a standard fire order?

A. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecast B. Place all valuables in your locker before leaving the station C. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Keep in formed on fire weather conditions and forecast

Which of the following is not a standard fire order?

A. Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior B. Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first C. Maintain control of your forces at all times D. All of the above E. None of the above - E. None of the above

Which is the most important standard fire order?

A. You know what your fire is doing at all times B. Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known C. Give clear instructions and make sure they are understood D. All of the above E. None of the above - E. None of the above

Which of the following personal accountability indicators is the standard fire orders?

A. Act decisively B. Think clearly C. Keep calm D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Which of the following are common denominators of fatal and near fatal wildfires?

A. Active spotting, fire whirls, area ignition B. Innocent appearance, light fuels, uphill runs, turbulence C. Reburns, thunderstorms, lightning D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Innocent appearance, light fuels, uphill runs, turbulence

Snags are dangerous because: A. They are good receptors and producers of Spot fires B. They are dangerous to try extinguish or fell C. If burning, they may fall without warning D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

To safely handel foam concentrates you should wear?

A. Goggles, waterproof gloves, rubber boots B. Leather boots, waterproof gloves, goggles C. Tennis shoes, leather gloves, goggles D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Goggles, waterproof gloves, rubber boots

Which of the following is a hand tool safety rule?

A. Carry hand tools by the end of the handle on the uphill side B. Keep tools dull to avoid cuts C. Work within 10 feet of your coworkers D. All of the above E. None of the above - E. None of the above

Downhill Fireline construction should be used only when: A. Careful evaluation has been made by an experienced firefighter B. Permission has been received from a supervisor C. Communications with the crew, look out, and supervisor are established D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Which of the following is not a role of downhill line construction?

A. Avoid undercut lines B. Fire the line as you go C. Disregard the 18"situation that shout watch out!"

D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Disregard the 18 "situation that shout watch out"

When should you not use the parallel attack method?

A. On lightning fires B. If you can't burn out the fuel between the line and the fire C. In shrub Oak fuel types D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. If you can't burn out the fuel between the line and the fire

Which of the following are criteria that make mobile attack practical?

A. Light fuels B. Flat topography C. Engines with mobile pumping capability D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Which of the following is a disadvantage of real lines?

A. High friction loss B. Low volume C. Heavy D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Who are the only people who should use chainsaws?

A. Smoke jumpers B. Specially trained and experienced firefighters C. Hot shots D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Specially trained and experienced firefighters

During mobile attack operations in light fuels, where is the closest safety zone?

A. Back of the road B. In the black C. In the engine D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. In the black

Which of the following is not a rule for safety using a drip torch?

A. Use the correct fuel mixture B. Adjust the breather valve to obtain the appropriate fuel flow C. Never extinguish the torch D. All of the above E. None of the above - E. None of the above

Fuses are safer and more efficient than drip torches?

A. True B. False - B. False

Which of the following is fusee safety rule?

A. Hold the fusee pointing away from you B. Avoid breathing the fumes

C. Wear gloves and eye protection D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Which of the following is not a helicopter safety rule?

A. Approach and depart on the uphill side B. Carry tools horizontally at waist level C. Approach and depart in the pilots field of vision D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Approach and depart on the uphill side

Which of the following are helicopter safety rules?

A. Keep landing area free of loose articles B. Do not throw items from the helicopter C. Were eye and hearing protection when working around helicopters D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Helicopter rotor wash can cause which of the following?

A. Flare ups, quick runs, fire whirls B. Lightning, thunder, rain C. Virga D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Flare ups, quick runs, fire whirls

The primary role of the air tactics group supervisor (AirTac) is: A. Mapping the fire B. Air operations safety

C. Coordinating helicopters D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Air operations safety

A retardant line can be considered the final fire line when: A. The fire is in a wilderness area B. Rain is expected within 24 hours C. Never D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Never

Factors that may make Ariel operations unsafe are: A. Smoke, wind, fog B. Site-seeing aircraft C. Turbulence D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Anchor points are not necessary for retardant lines.

A. True B. False - B. False

Air takers are most effective when used: A. For initial attack on small fires B. For mop up C. For spot fires under the smoke column D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. For initial attack on small fires

Hand crews are as good as their A. Training B. Experience C. Leader ship D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

The best way to maintain high morale for hand crews is to provide: A. Entertainment B. Rest and food C. Overtime pay D. All the above E. None of the above - B. Rest and food

An experience hand crew should be able to cut how many feet of line per hour in medium brush?

A. 900ft B. 450ft C. 264ft D. 127ft E. 49ft - B. 450ft

Hand crews and engine companies should never be mixed together on the same piece of line.

A. True B. False - B. False

Which of the following factors influence the performance of bulldozers?

A. Terrain, soil, rocks B. Fuel type and density C. Skill and experience of the operator D. All the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

The key to safe, efficient use of contract bulldozers is: A. A good dozer boss B. Letting them do their own thing C. Requiring them to provide their own fuel D. All the above E. None of the above - A. A good dozer boss

The best place to put dozer lines is: A. Canyon bottoms B. Ridge tops C. Saddles D. All the above E. None of the above - B. Ridge tops

Which accessories should every fire bulldozer have?

A. Rock ripper B. Street tracks C. Plastic belly pants D. All the above E. None of the above - E. None of the above

What is the significance of the "Abilene Paradox" to wildland fire fighters?

A. Make a good campfire story B. Is often found on promotional exams C. Is required to get a red card D. All of the above E. None of the above - E. None of the above

What are the most important characteristics of an engine?

A. Size, pump capacity, airbrakes B. The training, experience, leader ship, and motivation of the crew C. Color, type of radio, air conditioning D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. The training, experience, leader ship, and motivation of the crew

When dealing with the media, you should always: A. Describe the fire in dramatic terms B. Never give your real name C. Tell the truth D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Tell the truth

Which of the following could be used as an anchor point for fire line?

A. Roads and trails B. Creeks and rivers C. Landings and rock outcroppings D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

When confronted with three fires along the roadside, which one should you attack first?

A. The one on the downhill side B. The smallest one C. The largest one D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. The smallest one

What is BLEVE? A. Bulldozer Line Extending from the Valley to an Exposure B. Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion C. Binocular Leveling Elevated Viewing Extension D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion

The difference between backfiring and burning-out is that backfiring is done: A. Under the influence of the main fire B. Only downhill C. Only at night D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Under the influence of the main fire

How many acres are in a section?

A. 460 B. 640 C. 320 D. 40 E. 1.75 - B. 640

How many sections are in a Township?

A. 63 B. 24 C. 36 D. 72 E. 640 - C. 36

The scale of a map is determined by a ratio of the horizontal distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. This ratio is known as.

A. Vortex turbulence B. Representative fraction C. Murphy's Law D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Representative fraction

To avoid injury from falling trees in rolling rocks you should stay at least how many feet away from working bulldozers?

A. 50 B. 35 C. 27 D. 640 E. 2X - A. 50

The area where humans and their development meet or intermix with Wildland fuels is called the: A. Danger zone B. Defensive space C. Wildland/Urban interface D. Safety Zone E. Helispot - C. Wildland/Urban interface

The area around the home where the vegetation has been modified to reduce the fuel loading is called: A. Danger Zone B. Defensible space C. Wildland/Urban interface D. Safety Zones E. Helispot - B. Defensible space

What are some of the clues that might help you detect the presence of hazardous materials?

A. Container shape B. Markings and colors C. Placards and labels D. Your senses E. All of the above - E. All of the above

What are some of the factors you should consider when sizing up a wildfire?

A. Weather, fuel, topography B. Location, fire history, size C. Access, water resources, special hazards D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

A staging area is a place to put your ______________ until you are ready to use them.

A. Pulaski's B. Foam concentrates C. Suppression resources D. All of the above

E. None of the above - C. Suppression resources

Structure triage refers to the process and standards used to evaluate buildings to determine: A. Which structures are worth protecting B. The value of structures threatened C. How many engineers are needed for structure protection D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Which structures are worth protecting

What are the primary functions of the incident command system (ICS)?

A. Command, operations, plans, logistics, and financial/administration B. Air support, hand crews, bulldozers, and engines C. Safety, liaison, and information D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Command, operations, plans, logistics, and financial/administration

If the horizontal distance is 640ft and the vertical distance is 640ft, what is the slope?

A. 45 degrees B. 100% C. Steep D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

What are some of the advantages of the direct attack method?

A. Firefighters are away from the smoke and heat B. There's less line to cut C. Requires burning out D. All of the above

E. None of the above - E. None of the above

What are good reasons for using the indirect attack method?

A. Keeps firefighters away from smoke and heat B. Takes a vantage of natural barriers C. Allows more time to complete the line D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Mop up is an important part of the suppression effort because it: A. Reduces damages B. Prevents slopovers and rekindles C. Protects investment in line constructed D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

The best tool for maintaining situational awareness is: A. Look up, look down, look around B. GPS C. Portable radio D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Look up, look down, look around

The most important thing to do when setting up for structural protection in a wildland Fire is: A. Hook up a hydrant B. Back in the driveway C. Stay mobile

D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Stay mobile

The three radio bands most commonly used in the fire service are: A. Citizen band, family service radio, ham radio B. Low band, very high frequency, ultra high frequency C. Satellite, stereo, digital D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Low band, very high frequency, ultra high frequency

The device that allows a portable radio user to talk to an engine on the other side of the ridge is called a: A. Transponder B. Transceiver C. Transgender ;) D. Mobile relay - D. Mobile relay

One of the key concepts of ICS is to limit the: A. Time of mop-up B. Span of control C. Use of expensive helicopters D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Span of control

What kinds of plans does the ICS planning section deal with?

A. Incident action plan B. Immobilization plan C. Evacuation plans

D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

The appropriate radio frequency for a hand crew to communicate with each division supervisor is the: A. Command Net B. Tactical Net C. Air-to-air net D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Tactical Net

A fire spreading slowly downhill or just prevailing wind is called: A. Flanking Fire B. Backing Fire C. Head Fire D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Backing Fire

A type three fire engine Has to have at least this much water tank capacity: A. 500 gallons B. 750 gallons C. 1000 gallons D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. 500 gallons

Some of the advantages of a tandem attack with two engines are: A. Lead engine can move forward B. Second engine can catch slope over

C. Engines can swap to relieve firefighters from smoke and heat D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Progressive hose lays should always start with 1-1/2" hose because: A. It allows longer hose lays due to reduced friction loss B. It is easier to carry C. It is capable of higher pressures D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. It allows longer hose lays due to reduce friction loss

The most important components of defensible space are: A. Ignition-resistant roofing and 30 feet of clearance B. Water supply in the swimming pool C. No dead limbs within 10 feet of the chimney D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Ignition -resistant roofing and 30 feet of clearance

When you are assigned to a staging area, who is your supervisor in the ICS system?

A. Check in recorder B. Planning section chief C. Operations section chief D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Operations section chief

When fighting fire in another agencies jurisdiction, who rules do you play by?

A. Your own agency B. The jurisdictional agency's

C. The area command authority D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. The jurisdictional agency's

Which of the following is not a wildland/urban interface watch out situation?

A. Wood shake roofs B. Narrow, congested roads C. Inadequate water supply D. Evaluation's E. Wilderness restrictions - E. Wilderness restrictions

Which of the following are rules for dealing with an LPG tank in the WUI? A. Provide adequate clearance from flammable vegetation B. Protect from direct flame impingement C. Never extinguish a fire at the tank vent D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Which of the following are proper procedures for backfiring or burning out?

A. Fire down hill and into the wind B. Fire from both sides of a saddle toward the middle C. Use the correct firing technique for the conditions and objective D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a true statement of firefighters safety?

A. It is everybody's responsibility to conduct himself in a safe manner B. Drinking water when you feel thirsty will prevent dehydration

C. You should've average one hour of sleep for every two hours of work D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Drink water when you feel thirsty will prevent dehydration

Which of the following is a situation that shouts watch out!

A. Constructing a line without a safe anchor point B. Unfamiliar with Weather and local factors influencing fire behavior C. Attempting a frontal assault on a fire D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

Some of the factors of topography that affect fire behavior are: A. Slope, aspect, configurations, elevation B. Wind, temperature, relative humidity C. Heat, fuel, oxygen D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. Slope. Aspect, configurations, elevation

Wildland fire fuels can be divided into which group of three?

A. Grass, brush, and timber B. Ground, surface, and Ariel C. Light, medium, and heavy D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

An example of vertically oriented wildland fuel is: A. Grass B. Timber

C. Moss D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Timber

Handline can be relied upon to hold a fire only if the flame length are: A. More than 8 ft B. Less than 1 foot C. Less than 4 ft D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Less than 4 ft

The most effective fire suppressant for wildland firefighting is: A. Water B. Dirt C. Foam D. Retardant E. Gel - C. Foam

As a general rule, the fire that should be at least ____________ times as wide as the predominant fuel is tall: A. 1-1/2 B. 2 C. 3.1714 D. All of the above E. None of the above - A. 1-1/2

Match the strategy and tactics you select to: A. Current and predicted fire behavior

B. Values at risk C. Capabilities of available suppression resources D. All of the above E. None of the above - D. All of the above

One of the primary purposes of patrolling fire line is to: A. Keep yourself awake B. Locate spot fires C. Look busy D. All of the above E. None of the above - B. Locate spot fires

When making a progress Hose lay, gated Wyes or tees should be inserted: A. As needed B. Only when you encounter heavy fuels C. Every 300 ft D. All of the above E. None of the above - C. Every 300 ft

The __________ is an area where undeveloped land, populated with vegetative fuels, meets with manmade structures. - wildland/urban interface

The __________ is a pocket-sized book that outlines standards and reference information for wildland fire incident response. - Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG)

A branch is used to help manage a(n): - geographic area

A combination of single resources assembled for a particular need is a: - task force

A location where available resources are assigned to the incident is: - staging

On wildland events, divisions are usually labeled by: - letters

The __________ orders resources and develops the transportation, communications, and medical plans. - logistics section

A __________ is a reflective cloth tent that offers protection from fire, heat, smoke, and ember showers in an entrapment situation. - fire shelter

A __________ is a steep drainage on the side of a mountain. - chimney

A(n) __________ is an area cleared of flammable materials and used as refuge when a fire has been determined to be unsafe. - safety zone

A(n) __________ is a preplanned route that fire fighters take to move to a safety zone. escape route

Maintaining prompt communication with your crew members, supervisor, and adjoining forces falls into the __________ category. - organizational control

The symptoms of moderate carbon monoxide levels in the blood are a possible: - headache, nausea, increased fatigue and drowsiness

A description of a shrub model is: - brush

An example of an unstable air mass indicator is - well-defined smoke column

__________ are combustible materials lying on or near the surface of the ground and a major cause of wildland fire spread. - Surface fuels

Downslope winds occur at night and are __________, superficial winds that blow downslope. - weak

__________ include(s) root systems, deep duff, rotting buried logs, and other woody materials in various states of decomposition. - Ground Fuels

Some indicators of stable air mass are: - stratus clouds

A hand line is a fireline constructed with - hand tools

A __________ is generally established by using natural barriers, such as a river, scree fields, cliffs, rockslides, or other fire resistive or fireproof features - natural control line

As the fire grows and moves into new fuel, the most rapidly spreading area and intense part of the fire is called the: - head

__________ is the process utilizing a fire engine that can pump water while moving and putting fire out at the same time - Pumping and rolling

One type of a direct attack on a wildland fire is - flanking attack

The location where a wildland fire begins is called the: - area of origin

An area where undeveloped land with vegetative fuels meets with human-made structures is called the: - wildland/urban interface (WUI)

A(n) __________ is a stand-alone, defensible structure that requires little to no action to protect it. - low-risk structure

__________ involve checking inside the structure for occupants, assisting in evacuation as needed, and then leaving the scene. - Check-and-go tactics

__________ is a system of classifying structures based on defensibility and prioritizing protection to the least defensible structures first. - Structure triage

An example of a scraping tool is a(n): - shovel

Cutting tools include - Pulaski, axe, Sandvik, and brush hook

The __________ is a chopping and trenching hand tool with a dual-purpose head - Pulaski

When carrying a hand tool, do not - run

__________ are used to support engine operations by transporting water to the scene of a wildland fire. They are usually equipped with a pump that enables them to fill from a drafting site and to off-load water when needed - Water tenders

Dozers are a great resource for constructing __________, opening up roads, and rapidly clearing fuels in advance of the fire - firelines and safety zones

__________ engines are typically used for structure protection but can also be used for wildland-fire suppression. They are versatile and can be used to respond off road on a wildland fire if needed - Type II

The __________ engine is a typical brush engine used in wildland areas. It is a smaller apparatus with a short wheelbase and high clearance that can be used off road - Type III

Gloves are __________ in the total PPE ensemble - essential

One of the five communication responsibilities of a fire fighter is - ask when you don't know

The __________ will observe the fire and communicate environmental and fire behavior changes to the crew either verbally, through communication equipment, or through hand signals - lookout

A handline is constructed progressively, with members of the handcrew spaced __________ apart - 10 ft

The crew leader establishes the tool order, which is dictated by the __________ the crew is operating in - fuel type

The fireline should be constructed no wider than necessary to stop the fire. Time and energy are best used to construct more hand line. The general guideline for fireline width is to make it __________ times the dominant fuel height - 1.5

The three methods used to disperse or dispose of brush are the toss method, the window method, and the - bank method

When operating a chainsaw, a safety consideration is - never cut above your head

A __________ is a canister that drips ignited fuel from a spout to a wick, which becomes saturated with fuel and burns continuously - drip torch

Burnout is considered a(n) __________ method - direct attack

By removing fuels through the application of intentionally applied fire, a buffer area of already burned fuel is created. This buffer is expected to __________ the fire - slow

Every firing operation needs a(n) __________, a safe place to start the operation from, and a predetermined termination point - anchor point

__________ is defined as setting fire inside a control line to consume the fuel between the edge of the fire and control line - Burnout

List 5 Firefighter Orders - Check your IRPG

List 5 Situations That State Watch Out - Check your IRPG

To Lower Risk Of Entrapment - Deploy A Lookout

Person In Charger Of A Fire Is? - Incident Commander

Why Should Firefighters Have 10 Feet Separation While Walking? - Safety

3 Methods Of Heat Transfer - Convection, Conduction, and Radiation

Name The Parts Of The Fire Triangle - Fuel, Oxygen, And Heat

When Is The Fire Contained? - When The Control Line Is Complete And The Fire Is Not EXPECTED To Pass The Line

When Is A Fire Controlled? - When The Control Line Is Complete And The Fire Cannot Escape.

Name Two Types Of Canyons - Box Canyons, Narrow Canyons, Wide Canyons

4 Basic Fuel Types - Grass, Grass - Shrubs, Shrubs,

Timber - Understory, Timber - Litter, Slash - Blowdown

Name Horizontal Arrangements Of Fuel (there's two) - Patchy Uniform

Describe The Difference Between Safety Zone and Deployment Zone - Safety Zone: Fire Cannot Get To You. Area cleared of flammable materials used for escape in the case a line is outflanked or in case a spot fire causes fuels outside the control line to render the line unsafe Deployment Zone: Can Deploy Fire Shelter. Last ditch areas where fire shelters must be deployed to ensure firefighter survival due to the available space and/or fire behavior conditions at the deployment zone location.

Identify 5 PPE That Must Be Worn - Hard Hat Gloves Eye Protection Nomex Long Sleeve Shirt Nomex Pants Leather Boots 8" High

4 Examples Of Natural Barriers - Rivers Lakes Rocks Slides

4 Examples Of Man Made Barriers - Roads Highway

Reservoirs Fireline

Describe A North Facing Aspect - Shade Heavier Fuels Lower Temperature Higher Humidity Higher Fuel Moisture Less Fire Activity Than The South

3 Indicators Of Fire Behavior - Fire Whirl Spotting Flare-Up Torching

Name All 9 Parts Of The Fire - Point Of Origin Head Of Fire Flank (Left / Right) Rear Fire Perimeter Fingers Pockets Island Spot Fire

True or False: When implementing the minimum impact suppression tactics, it is not acceptable to construct fire line to halt the spread of fire. - False

The touchdown pad and safety circle for a type 2 helicopter should be? - Safety Circle 90, touchdown pad 20 x 20

when properly equipped and prepared to implement "line spike" or "coyote" tactics, how may shifts should crews be prepared to spend on the fire line with minimal support from incident base? - Two to three

One of the objectives in conducting an After Action Review is to - Identify and discuss effective and non-effective performance

Gathering information such as: Who's in charge, obtaining weather forecasts , understanding control objectives and evaluating tactical effectiveness is part of which process? - Risk Management Process

What is the estimated time it would take five firefighters to construct scratch line and hot spot the distance of 60 chains in open timber and grass under story? - 4 hours

What chapter in the Fire line Handbook explains the difference between a "fire weather watch" and a "fire weather warning"? - Chapter 5, Firefighting Safety

Indicate whether the following statements are associated with "direct attack" or "Indirect attack" a. It's the safest place to work when possible b. Firefighters may not have to work in smoke c. The line can be located along favorable topography d. Uncertainties of burning out are reduced - a. Direct b. Indirect c. Indirect d. Direct

List the four components of LCES - Lookouts, Communications, Escape routes, Safety zones

True or False: Once established at the beginning of the operational period, the Risk Management Process should not need to be revisited - False

Identify four responsibilities of a lookout - Keep yourself safe, Stay informed of crew's location, establish and maintain communications, know the crew's planned escape routes and safety zones

True or False: When working with multiple resources and overhead a single resource boss qualified individual is sufficient overhead to supervise a downhill fire line assignment - False

Last three types of communication - Oral, Visual, Written

Match the procedure with the appropriate checklist: a. Downhill Checklist b. Structure Assessment Checklist c. LCES Checklist d. Structure Protection Checklist

1. Survivable without a fire shelter 2. Keep at least 100 gallons of water in your tank 3. Fire line will not lie in or adjacent to a chute or chimney 4. Assess defensible space, i.e., 302 complete vegetation clearance - a. 3 b. 4 c. 1 d. 2

List five items that you would want to receive in a briefing prior to a tactical assignment. From briefing checklist, situation, mission, communications, service/support, risk mangement

List the five communications factors - Brief, Debrief, Communicate hazards, Acknowledge messages and understand intent, ask if you don't know

As a general guideline for determining the size of safety zones, the distance separation between the firefighter and flames must be? - Four times the maximum flame height

When a firefighter is at the Decision Point in the Risk Management Process, operations can proceed if - Controls are in place for identified hazards

While directing retardant and bucket drops you should - Describe target from your location and explain the mission

The Burn Injury Treatment procedure can be found in the ______ section of the Incident Response Pocket Guide - Red or Personal Safety