S-130 Questions and Answers Already Passed

S-130 Questions and Answers Already Passed Module 1 Quiz Preparedness, ICS and Resources Which of the following statements regarding physically fit firefighters is FALSE? A. Fit workers acclimate faster at high elevations. B. Fit workers are less likely to be injured on the fireline. C. Fit workers perform better in the heat. D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the fireline. D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the fireline. It is well documented that physically fit workers perform better in the heat, acclimate faster at high elevations, and are less likely to be injured on the fireline. Place each management principle in order to match with the best description. - An established and common set of incident objectives - Allows supervisors to track and monitor subordinates - Tracks resources and assignment lists - Span of control - Unified command - Personnel accountability - Unified command - Span of control - Personnel accountability The portion of a control line where flammable material has been removed by scraping or digging down to mineral soil is known as the____. Fireline Identify THREE facets affected by cultural differences. • Food • Housing • Dress • Religion Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from which of the following THREE threats? Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from: • Personal injury • Radiant heat • Hostile ambient temperature conditions Identify FOUR actions you can take to make sure you perform physically well on the fireline. • Limit caffeine to 300 mg per day (a cup of coffee has 100 mg) • Avoid alcohol • Stay away from eating red meat two days in a row • Limit eggs to one per day • Choose whole wheat bread over white • Substitute other seasonings for salt • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables • Avoid large amounts of sugar calories • Concentrate on getting enough carbohydrates Place the following fire behavior terms in order to match with the corresponding description. 1. A fire that burns with a low flame and spreads slowly 2. A fire that spreads rapidly with a well-defined head 3. A fire moving away from the head or against the wind 4. Sparks produced by the main fire are carried by winds 5. A fire periodically igniting the crown of trees 6. A fire primarily advancing across the tops of trees 1. Creeping 2. Running 3. Backing 4. Spotting 5. Torching 6. Crowning Identify THREE steps you can take to be accountable for your personal protective equipment (PPE) and gear. • Maintain your PPE in top form • Know how to properly use your gear • Routinely inspect your PPE for signs of wear • Get any repairs done or replace necessary PPE before the start of the fire season Identify FOUR personal items you should consider keeping ready on a fire assignment. • Matches (in a waterproof container) • Watch • Pocketknife • Eyeglasses and sunglasses, if needed • Prescriptions, if needed • Water • Rain gear • Compass • Toilet paper • Spare boot laces • Bandanas • Flip flops to wear in shower stalls • Small towel • Small flashlight • Instant hand sanitizer Identify THREE advantages to being accountable for your gear in the fire camp. • Maintains a professional appearance for the crew • Prepares you for moving on short notice • Lessens the chance of losing items • Minimizes impact to the environment Place each wildland fire part in order to match to the best description. 1. Greatest forward rate of spread 2. Long, narrow strip of fire 3. Outer boundary of the burning area 4. Fire at this point usually burns into prevailing wind 5. Roughly parallel to the main direction of fire spread 6. Unburned area in the black 1. Head 2. Finger 3. Perimeter 4. Rear 5. Flank 6. Island