Wildland FF1c mvc Exam
Questions with Complete
Answers
A __________ is a low topography point between two high points in a mountain range.
saddle
box canyon
chimney
narrow canyon - Correct Answer: saddle
A __________ is a reflective cloth tent that offers protection from fire, heat, smoke, and ember showers
in an entrapment situation.
fire shelter
fire tent
fire bivy
personal escape shelter - Correct Answer: fire shelter
A __________ is a steep drainage on the side of a mountain.
chimney
box canyon
saddle
narrow canyon - Correct Answer: chimney
A __________ is a tree with a structural defect. These defects can cause the entire tree or part of the
tree to fall.
high risk tree
widow tree
widow maker - Correct Answer: hazard tree
,A __________ is two canyon walls so close together that spotting can easily occur on the opposite
canyon wall, trapping the fire fighter between two bodies of fire.
chimney
narrow canyon
saddle
box canyon - Correct Answer: narrow canyon
An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.
safety system
escape route
communication plan
lookout - Correct Answer: escape route
As wind is blowing across a mountaintop, a rolling current effect, called a(n) __________, can take place
on the lee side (side away from the wind) of the mountain. The danger is that spotting can occur below
on the lee side of the ridge opposite the main fire.
backdraft
eddy effect spot fire
turbulence eddy - Correct Answer: eddy effect
A TRA is a: - Correct Answer: temporary refuge area
Being unfamiliar with local weather and other factors that may influence fire behavior is an example of
a(n):
fire order
standing fire
standing order
watch out situation - Correct Answer: watch out situation
Gloves should be __________ and made specifically for fighting fires.
, leather
synthetic
Nomex
gore-tex - Correct Answer: leather
If you encounter more than __________ situations that shout "watch out" that cannot be mitigated, you
should reconsider engaging in your assignment.
five
one
three
seven - Correct Answer: five
__________ is the time it takes for crew members to make it to a safety zone.
evacuation time
ectrication time
escape time
escape route - Correct Answer: escape time
Maintaining prompt communication with your crew members, supervisor, and adjoining forces falls into
the __________ category.
organization control
fire behavior
incident command
fire line safety - Correct Answer: organization control
Not identifying safety zones and escape routes is an example of a(n):
standing fire
standing order
five order
Questions with Complete
Answers
A __________ is a low topography point between two high points in a mountain range.
saddle
box canyon
chimney
narrow canyon - Correct Answer: saddle
A __________ is a reflective cloth tent that offers protection from fire, heat, smoke, and ember showers
in an entrapment situation.
fire shelter
fire tent
fire bivy
personal escape shelter - Correct Answer: fire shelter
A __________ is a steep drainage on the side of a mountain.
chimney
box canyon
saddle
narrow canyon - Correct Answer: chimney
A __________ is a tree with a structural defect. These defects can cause the entire tree or part of the
tree to fall.
high risk tree
widow tree
widow maker - Correct Answer: hazard tree
,A __________ is two canyon walls so close together that spotting can easily occur on the opposite
canyon wall, trapping the fire fighter between two bodies of fire.
chimney
narrow canyon
saddle
box canyon - Correct Answer: narrow canyon
An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.
safety system
escape route
communication plan
lookout - Correct Answer: escape route
As wind is blowing across a mountaintop, a rolling current effect, called a(n) __________, can take place
on the lee side (side away from the wind) of the mountain. The danger is that spotting can occur below
on the lee side of the ridge opposite the main fire.
backdraft
eddy effect spot fire
turbulence eddy - Correct Answer: eddy effect
A TRA is a: - Correct Answer: temporary refuge area
Being unfamiliar with local weather and other factors that may influence fire behavior is an example of
a(n):
fire order
standing fire
standing order
watch out situation - Correct Answer: watch out situation
Gloves should be __________ and made specifically for fighting fires.
, leather
synthetic
Nomex
gore-tex - Correct Answer: leather
If you encounter more than __________ situations that shout "watch out" that cannot be mitigated, you
should reconsider engaging in your assignment.
five
one
three
seven - Correct Answer: five
__________ is the time it takes for crew members to make it to a safety zone.
evacuation time
ectrication time
escape time
escape route - Correct Answer: escape time
Maintaining prompt communication with your crew members, supervisor, and adjoining forces falls into
the __________ category.
organization control
fire behavior
incident command
fire line safety - Correct Answer: organization control
Not identifying safety zones and escape routes is an example of a(n):
standing fire
standing order
five order
