S-130: WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER
TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
-task (what is to be done?)
-purpose (why is it to be done?)
-end state (how should it look when done?) - ANSWERSWhat are the (3) main parts to
a briefing?
Incident Action Plan (IAP) - ANSWERSthe who, what, why, where, when, and how of
the incident; formally documents incident objectives and reflects tactics to complete
those objectives each operational period (typically 12 hours)
-incident objectives
-organization assignment list
-division assignment
-incident radio communication plan
-medical plan
-traffic plan
-safety plan
-incident map - ANSWERSWhat does the IAP consist of?
division= geographic area being covered
group= function (e.g. wildland, ems)
-both have a leader/supervisor and common communications - ANSWERSWhat is the
difference between a division and a group?
shift briefing - ANSWERSbriefing held usually 2x a day that discusses what needs to be
done individually and as a team; gives people a chance to ask questions and know their
task for the day
-What was planned?
-What actually happened?
-Why did it happen?
-What can we do next time? - ANSWERSWhat are the (4) questions that should be
asked in the after action review (AAR)?
arduous pack test - ANSWERS3 mile hike with 45-lb pack in 45 minutes (walk, no
running); required by anyone going to the westerns states to engage in fire yearly
, moderate field test - ANSWERS2 mile hike with 25-lb pack in 30 minutes; required for
all Florida Forestry Firefighters and some western fire specialty positions yearly
light walk test - ANSWERS1 mile hike in 16 minutes with no pack; office type personnel
with some field work yearly
-profuse sweating and clammy skin
-dry mouth; vomitting
-headache; dizziness
-muscle cramps; weakness
-increased thirst
-rapid/weak pulse
-low urine volume
-mental status change - ANSWERSWhat are signs of dehydration?
-helmet and chinstrap (with a neck protecting shroud)
-eye protection
-hearing protection
-nomex shirt (no synthetic clothing underneath)
-nomex pants
-all leather gloves (or NFPA approved)
-fire shelter and line pack/web gear
-leather boots (no zipper type): 8" or higher with lug melt resistant sole
-flashlight and helmet light (highly recommended)
-water/sports drink (out west, enough for the whole day) - ANSWERSWhat is the
mandatory PPE on the fireline?
-boots must be a minimum of 8 inches high
-boots must be leather lace up style
-boots must have a lug style melt-resistant sole - ANSWERSWhat (3) mandatory criteria
must be met according to the wildland fire boot standard?
-line gear (for the fire)= a backpack meant to carry enough gear to sustain a firefighter
with all that is needed for 12-16 hour operational period
-personal gear (for when back at camp)=a larger bag meant to carry all necessary gear
to sustain a firefighter for a 14-30 day assignment
65 lbs/6500lbs - ANSWERSWhat is the difference between line gear and personal
gear?
crew member - ANSWERSa basic resource used in the control and containment of any
fire under the supervision of a leader
TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
-task (what is to be done?)
-purpose (why is it to be done?)
-end state (how should it look when done?) - ANSWERSWhat are the (3) main parts to
a briefing?
Incident Action Plan (IAP) - ANSWERSthe who, what, why, where, when, and how of
the incident; formally documents incident objectives and reflects tactics to complete
those objectives each operational period (typically 12 hours)
-incident objectives
-organization assignment list
-division assignment
-incident radio communication plan
-medical plan
-traffic plan
-safety plan
-incident map - ANSWERSWhat does the IAP consist of?
division= geographic area being covered
group= function (e.g. wildland, ems)
-both have a leader/supervisor and common communications - ANSWERSWhat is the
difference between a division and a group?
shift briefing - ANSWERSbriefing held usually 2x a day that discusses what needs to be
done individually and as a team; gives people a chance to ask questions and know their
task for the day
-What was planned?
-What actually happened?
-Why did it happen?
-What can we do next time? - ANSWERSWhat are the (4) questions that should be
asked in the after action review (AAR)?
arduous pack test - ANSWERS3 mile hike with 45-lb pack in 45 minutes (walk, no
running); required by anyone going to the westerns states to engage in fire yearly
, moderate field test - ANSWERS2 mile hike with 25-lb pack in 30 minutes; required for
all Florida Forestry Firefighters and some western fire specialty positions yearly
light walk test - ANSWERS1 mile hike in 16 minutes with no pack; office type personnel
with some field work yearly
-profuse sweating and clammy skin
-dry mouth; vomitting
-headache; dizziness
-muscle cramps; weakness
-increased thirst
-rapid/weak pulse
-low urine volume
-mental status change - ANSWERSWhat are signs of dehydration?
-helmet and chinstrap (with a neck protecting shroud)
-eye protection
-hearing protection
-nomex shirt (no synthetic clothing underneath)
-nomex pants
-all leather gloves (or NFPA approved)
-fire shelter and line pack/web gear
-leather boots (no zipper type): 8" or higher with lug melt resistant sole
-flashlight and helmet light (highly recommended)
-water/sports drink (out west, enough for the whole day) - ANSWERSWhat is the
mandatory PPE on the fireline?
-boots must be a minimum of 8 inches high
-boots must be leather lace up style
-boots must have a lug style melt-resistant sole - ANSWERSWhat (3) mandatory criteria
must be met according to the wildland fire boot standard?
-line gear (for the fire)= a backpack meant to carry enough gear to sustain a firefighter
with all that is needed for 12-16 hour operational period
-personal gear (for when back at camp)=a larger bag meant to carry all necessary gear
to sustain a firefighter for a 14-30 day assignment
65 lbs/6500lbs - ANSWERSWhat is the difference between line gear and personal
gear?
crew member - ANSWERSa basic resource used in the control and containment of any
fire under the supervision of a leader
