Cal Fire Wildland Written Test 2026- Solved

Cal Fire Wildland Written Test 2026- Solved When do downslope winds occur? - answer-At night When do upslope winds occur? - answer-in the morning What are the 4 common denominators? - answer-small fires or quiet areas of a large fire, light fuels such as grass or brush, unexpected shift in wind or wind speed, fire runs uphill due to topographic conditions What is the function of a hose T? - answer-Creates laterals, used for mopping up, in the case of a spot fire you will not need to bring the hose all the way back What are the warning signs of backdraft? - answer-Sudden inrush of air, and also heavy smoke from hot gases that may ignite, and flames at ceiling level What do you say when you are walking through a fire line with crew members on it? - answer-Coming through WUI priorities - answer-Life, property, and the environment What are the fives of a wildland firefighting tool? - answer-Sharp, straight, smooth, sound, and secure What should you do if there is a potential life hazard - answer-Make the hazard known What are the symptoms of dehydration? - answer-Hot, and dry skin Advantages/disadvantages of direct attack - answer-This involves working directly at the fires edge. Crews can escape to safety in burned areas, it eliminates fuel at the fires edge, and there is no need forpersonnel to standby to watch unburned areas. Some disadvantages are that you will be subject to heat, and smoke and flame, and there is more mop up required Advantages/disadvantages of indirect attack - answer-Uses pre-existing roads, or natural barriers to make a fireline. Some advantages include easier work, and it reduces the length of the fires edge and control line. Some disadvantages are that the fire can catch crews working in unburned fuel, and the fire can outflank the crew. Head - answer-The fastest moving portion of the fire, Finger - answer-A small area that is protruding from the main fire Heel - answer-The tail of the fire that is the slowest moving part of the fire Flanks - answer-The sides of the fire What Body system is most likely to be injured when one is burned over? - answer-Respiratory #29 - answer-A How do you correctly take care of tools? - answer-Do not put linseed oil on them, tape them and clean them if necessary. What is a primary search? - answer-The first initial search for victims that is normally the priority when going to a structure fire Do's and Don'ts for inmates - answer-Do not give them anything, treat them all equally, and inform your supervisor if they do anything wrong. #40 - answer-CWhat are the classes of fire? - answer-A which is common combustibles, B which is flammable liquids and gases, C which is energized electrical equipment, and D which is combustable metals, and K which is cooking oils and greases #42 - answer-B Whats the most important trait of a hand crew? - answer-Communication