California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Examination (CAL FIRE) Exam Questions and ANSWERs
Forms STD 637 - ANSWER>>Probationary Report
What are the 4 Elements of Fire Prevention - ANSWER>>1. Public Education
2. Planning
3. V.I.P (Volunteers in Prevention)
4. Law Enforcement
What are the 7 Structure Protection Tactical Actions - ANSWER>>1. Check & Go
2. Prep & Go
3. Prep & Defend
4. Bump & Run
5. Anchor & Hold
6. Fire Front Following
7. Tactical Patrol
What are the three Structure Defense Triage Categories - ANSWER>>1. Not
Threatened
2. Threatened Non-Defensible
3. Threatened Defensible
Positions in General Staff - ANSWER>>- IC
- Operations Section Chief
- Planning Section Chief
- Logistics Sections Chief
- Finance/Administration Section Chief
, Positions in Command Staff - ANSWER>>IC
Operations Section Chief
Planning Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief
Finance/Administration Section Chief
When a fire begins on one jurisdiction, then progresses and or threatens another
what type of command should be used? - ANSWER>>Unified Command
What are the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders - ANSWER>>Fire Behavior
1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecast
2. Know what your fire is doing at all times
3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire
Fireline Safety
4. ID 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
Organizational Control
7. Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and
adjoining forces
8. Give clear instructions and insure they are understood
9. Maintain control of your forces at all times.
10. Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first
What is Amador Plan - ANSWER>>CAL FIRE facility and employees provide fire
protection to local government entity during fire season and by contract during
the non-fire season
What is WUI - ANSWER>>A wildland urban interface refers to the zone of
transition between unoccupied land and human development. Communities that
are within this zone may also be included. These lands and communities adjacent
to and surrounded by wildlands are at risk of wildfires
Examination (CAL FIRE) Exam Questions and ANSWERs
Forms STD 637 - ANSWER>>Probationary Report
What are the 4 Elements of Fire Prevention - ANSWER>>1. Public Education
2. Planning
3. V.I.P (Volunteers in Prevention)
4. Law Enforcement
What are the 7 Structure Protection Tactical Actions - ANSWER>>1. Check & Go
2. Prep & Go
3. Prep & Defend
4. Bump & Run
5. Anchor & Hold
6. Fire Front Following
7. Tactical Patrol
What are the three Structure Defense Triage Categories - ANSWER>>1. Not
Threatened
2. Threatened Non-Defensible
3. Threatened Defensible
Positions in General Staff - ANSWER>>- IC
- Operations Section Chief
- Planning Section Chief
- Logistics Sections Chief
- Finance/Administration Section Chief
, Positions in Command Staff - ANSWER>>IC
Operations Section Chief
Planning Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief
Finance/Administration Section Chief
When a fire begins on one jurisdiction, then progresses and or threatens another
what type of command should be used? - ANSWER>>Unified Command
What are the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders - ANSWER>>Fire Behavior
1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecast
2. Know what your fire is doing at all times
3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire
Fireline Safety
4. ID 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
Organizational Control
7. Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor and
adjoining forces
8. Give clear instructions and insure they are understood
9. Maintain control of your forces at all times.
10. Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first
What is Amador Plan - ANSWER>>CAL FIRE facility and employees provide fire
protection to local government entity during fire season and by contract during
the non-fire season
What is WUI - ANSWER>>A wildland urban interface refers to the zone of
transition between unoccupied land and human development. Communities that
are within this zone may also be included. These lands and communities adjacent
to and surrounded by wildlands are at risk of wildfires
