S130 Module 2 Exam with correct Answers
Common denominators of fire behavior in tragedy fire ANSWERS Light fuels,
small fires + isolated sections, wind shifts, topography
WO! situations 1-3 ANSWERS Fire not scouted and sized up, in area not seen in
daylight, safety zones unidentified
WO! situations 4-6 ANSWERS Unfamiliar with local weather, uninformed on
strategy/tactics/hazards, unclear instructions/assignments
SFO/Overall intent ANSWERS Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety
LCES ANSWERS Lookouts, communications, escape routes, safety zones
LCES/Lookouts ANSWERS Needed when the fire front is close but not in view;
lookout must be able to see both the crew and the fire
LCES/Communications ANSWERS Verify communications at the beginning of and
throughout a shift, and make sure they are understood
LCES/Escape routes ANSWERS Clearly mark, identify and reassess escape
routes as the fire front progresses
Last resort to get through an escape route faster ANSWERS Drop all your gear
except your fire shelter
WO! situations 7-9 ANSWERS No communication with crew/supervisor,
constructing line w/out safe anchor point, building fireline downhill w/ fire below
WO! situations 10-12 ANSWERS Attempting frontal assault, fuel between you and
fire, cannot see or contact anyone who sees the fire
WO! situations 13-15 ANSWERS On hillside where rolling material can ignite fire
below, weather getting hotter and drier, wind increases or changes
WO! situations 16-18 ANSWERS Frequent spot fires across the line, difficult to
escape to safety zones, napping near fireline
Standard firefighting orders (SFO) ANSWERS 10 standard orders, in 4 different
groups, listed in the order they should be completed
Common denominators of fire behavior in tragedy fire ANSWERS Light fuels,
small fires + isolated sections, wind shifts, topography
WO! situations 1-3 ANSWERS Fire not scouted and sized up, in area not seen in
daylight, safety zones unidentified
WO! situations 4-6 ANSWERS Unfamiliar with local weather, uninformed on
strategy/tactics/hazards, unclear instructions/assignments
SFO/Overall intent ANSWERS Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety
LCES ANSWERS Lookouts, communications, escape routes, safety zones
LCES/Lookouts ANSWERS Needed when the fire front is close but not in view;
lookout must be able to see both the crew and the fire
LCES/Communications ANSWERS Verify communications at the beginning of and
throughout a shift, and make sure they are understood
LCES/Escape routes ANSWERS Clearly mark, identify and reassess escape
routes as the fire front progresses
Last resort to get through an escape route faster ANSWERS Drop all your gear
except your fire shelter
WO! situations 7-9 ANSWERS No communication with crew/supervisor,
constructing line w/out safe anchor point, building fireline downhill w/ fire below
WO! situations 10-12 ANSWERS Attempting frontal assault, fuel between you and
fire, cannot see or contact anyone who sees the fire
WO! situations 13-15 ANSWERS On hillside where rolling material can ignite fire
below, weather getting hotter and drier, wind increases or changes
WO! situations 16-18 ANSWERS Frequent spot fires across the line, difficult to
escape to safety zones, napping near fireline
Standard firefighting orders (SFO) ANSWERS 10 standard orders, in 4 different
groups, listed in the order they should be completed
