S-130 Firefighter Training Exam
Questions and Answers
5 situations that shout watch out - Correct Answers -1. Fire not scouted and sized up.
2. In country not seen in daylight.
3. Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
4. Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior.
5. Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
6. Instructions and assignments not clear.
7. No communication link between crew members and supervisors.
8. Constructing line without safe anchor point.
9. Building line downhill with fire below.
10. Attempting frontal assault on fire.
11. Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
12. Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
13. On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
14. Weather gets hotter and drier.
15. Wind increases and/or changes direction.
16. Getting frequent spot fires across line.
17. Terrain or fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
18. Feel like taking a nap near fireline.
To reduce the risk of entrapments post a _______________________ and maintain
good ___________________________________. - Correct Answers -Lookout,
communication
Describe the difference between a Safety Zone and a Deployment Site - Correct
Answers -Shelter. The deployment site is used when fire conditions are such that
escape routes and safety zones have been compromised.
Identify five mandatory personal protective items that must be worn by firefighters on
the line. - Correct Answers -Hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, flame-
resistant clothing, boots, socks, fire shelter, canteens, head lamp
The person ultimately in charge of the fire is called the - Correct Answers -Incident
Commander.
List five of the "Standard Firefighting Orders" - Correct Answers -1. Keep informed on
fire weather conditions and forecasts.
2. Know what your fire is doing at all times.
3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
, 4. Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known.
5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
6. Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
7. Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining
forces.
8. Give clear instructions and ensure they are understood.
9. Maintain control of your forces at all times.
10. Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first.
Name three wildland fire hand tools that are used in your local area - Correct Answers -
Pulaski, shovel, mcleod, combi tool, fire rack
List five of the Wildland/Urban interface watch out conditions - Correct Answers -WOOD
CONSTRUCTION & WOOD ROOFS
EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR
NARROW PRIVATE ROADS
WEIGHT LIMITED BRIDGES
POWER LINES
When would you remove property from a burning or at risk structure? - Correct Answers
-Never
A wildland firefighter should never attempt to extinguish a structure fire by entering a
burning building. (T/F) - Correct Answers -True
A bandanna worn over the face should be kept moist to help cool the air you are
breathing. (T/F) - Correct Answers -True
If you have to use your fire shelter, list two good places to set it up. - Correct Answers -
4x8 foot area cleared to mineral soil
When building fireline, unburned fireline debris should be scraped to the___________
of the fireline. - Correct Answers -Outside
If you have retardant dropped on you, you should change your clothes and clean off the
retardant as soon as possible. (T/F) - Correct Answers -True
Why should firefighters maintain at least 10 feet of space or more, when walking and
working together along the fire line? - Correct Answers -To provide clearance for
branches, tools and flying debris
When loading a helicopter you should approach when - Correct Answers -directed by
the pilot or helitack crewmember
List two firing devices that may be used in firing operations. - Correct Answers -Fuse,
drip torch
Questions and Answers
5 situations that shout watch out - Correct Answers -1. Fire not scouted and sized up.
2. In country not seen in daylight.
3. Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
4. Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior.
5. Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
6. Instructions and assignments not clear.
7. No communication link between crew members and supervisors.
8. Constructing line without safe anchor point.
9. Building line downhill with fire below.
10. Attempting frontal assault on fire.
11. Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
12. Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
13. On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
14. Weather gets hotter and drier.
15. Wind increases and/or changes direction.
16. Getting frequent spot fires across line.
17. Terrain or fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
18. Feel like taking a nap near fireline.
To reduce the risk of entrapments post a _______________________ and maintain
good ___________________________________. - Correct Answers -Lookout,
communication
Describe the difference between a Safety Zone and a Deployment Site - Correct
Answers -Shelter. The deployment site is used when fire conditions are such that
escape routes and safety zones have been compromised.
Identify five mandatory personal protective items that must be worn by firefighters on
the line. - Correct Answers -Hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, flame-
resistant clothing, boots, socks, fire shelter, canteens, head lamp
The person ultimately in charge of the fire is called the - Correct Answers -Incident
Commander.
List five of the "Standard Firefighting Orders" - Correct Answers -1. Keep informed on
fire weather conditions and forecasts.
2. Know what your fire is doing at all times.
3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
, 4. Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known.
5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
6. Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
7. Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining
forces.
8. Give clear instructions and ensure they are understood.
9. Maintain control of your forces at all times.
10. Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first.
Name three wildland fire hand tools that are used in your local area - Correct Answers -
Pulaski, shovel, mcleod, combi tool, fire rack
List five of the Wildland/Urban interface watch out conditions - Correct Answers -WOOD
CONSTRUCTION & WOOD ROOFS
EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR
NARROW PRIVATE ROADS
WEIGHT LIMITED BRIDGES
POWER LINES
When would you remove property from a burning or at risk structure? - Correct Answers
-Never
A wildland firefighter should never attempt to extinguish a structure fire by entering a
burning building. (T/F) - Correct Answers -True
A bandanna worn over the face should be kept moist to help cool the air you are
breathing. (T/F) - Correct Answers -True
If you have to use your fire shelter, list two good places to set it up. - Correct Answers -
4x8 foot area cleared to mineral soil
When building fireline, unburned fireline debris should be scraped to the___________
of the fireline. - Correct Answers -Outside
If you have retardant dropped on you, you should change your clothes and clean off the
retardant as soon as possible. (T/F) - Correct Answers -True
Why should firefighters maintain at least 10 feet of space or more, when walking and
working together along the fire line? - Correct Answers -To provide clearance for
branches, tools and flying debris
When loading a helicopter you should approach when - Correct Answers -directed by
the pilot or helitack crewmember
List two firing devices that may be used in firing operations. - Correct Answers -Fuse,
drip torch
