Firefighter 1C - Wildland Exam
(WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING) questions
and correct answer s 2026\2027
Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine an engines ICS
type? a. pump rating
b. water tank capacity
c. gross vehicle weight
d. hose compliment - CORRECT ANSWER c. gross vehicle weight
A t-shirt made of which of the following is to be worn under the Nomex uniform at
all
times?
a. 20% silk
b. 40% rayon
c. 100% nylon
100% cotton - CORRECT ANSWER d. 100% cotton
d.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a serviceable McLeod
handle?
a. smooth
,b. rough
c. straight
d. sound - CORRECT ANSWER b. rough
Note: the 5 S's of tool maintenance are: Smooth, Straight, Sound, Sharp, and Secure
The back-up person is ultimately responsible for backing accidents.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER b. False
One of the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders is: "Fight Fire , but
provide for first!"
a. now/lunch
b. wisely/water
c. aggressively/escape routes
d. aggressively/safety - CORRECT ANSWER d. aggressively/safety
Which of the following is an advantage of the direct attack method of wildland fire
fighting: - CORRECT ANSWER Direct fire attack is used for lighter fuels and for lower
fire intensity—generally less than 4-foot flame heights.
This strategy is preferred over indirect fire attack, because it allows direct and
continuous observation of the fire.
,Parts of direct fire attack include:
-digging a fire line directly around the flames and
-pulling burned fuel into the black;
-using water;
-smothering; and
-removing an element from the fire triangle. A
widow maker would create which types of hazards:
a. Tripping
b. Rolling
c. Falling
d. Rocking - CORRECT ANSWER c. Falling
The scrapping edge of a McLeod is sharpened at a degree
angle. a. 30
b. 50
c. 70
d. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d. none of the above
Note: correct correct answer is 45 degree angle
Never work below a bulldozer because of:
a. The danger of falling and rolling materials
b. Spotting fires outside the fireline
c. Visibility is poor because of dust
, d. Noisy machinery - CORRECT ANSWER a. The danger of falling and rolling
materials
If you see a life hazard, what do you do?
a. Immediately communicate the life safety hazard situation to your coworkers and
supervisor
b. Inform the IC after your assignment
c. Nothing because it is someone else's job
d. Flag the hazard with yellow and black tape - CORRECT ANSWER a. Immediately
communicate the life safety hazard situation to your coworkers and supervisor
What ICS type rating does CAL FIRE's schedule "B" fire engines fall under?
a. Type 1
b. Type 2
c. Type 3
d. Type 4 - CORRECT ANSWER c. Type 3
Which of the following is always the highest tactical priority in an emergency
operation? a. Life safety
b. Public relations
c. Incident stabilization
d. Property conservation - CORRECT ANSWER a. Life safety
(WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING) questions
and correct answer s 2026\2027
Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine an engines ICS
type? a. pump rating
b. water tank capacity
c. gross vehicle weight
d. hose compliment - CORRECT ANSWER c. gross vehicle weight
A t-shirt made of which of the following is to be worn under the Nomex uniform at
all
times?
a. 20% silk
b. 40% rayon
c. 100% nylon
100% cotton - CORRECT ANSWER d. 100% cotton
d.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a serviceable McLeod
handle?
a. smooth
,b. rough
c. straight
d. sound - CORRECT ANSWER b. rough
Note: the 5 S's of tool maintenance are: Smooth, Straight, Sound, Sharp, and Secure
The back-up person is ultimately responsible for backing accidents.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER b. False
One of the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders is: "Fight Fire , but
provide for first!"
a. now/lunch
b. wisely/water
c. aggressively/escape routes
d. aggressively/safety - CORRECT ANSWER d. aggressively/safety
Which of the following is an advantage of the direct attack method of wildland fire
fighting: - CORRECT ANSWER Direct fire attack is used for lighter fuels and for lower
fire intensity—generally less than 4-foot flame heights.
This strategy is preferred over indirect fire attack, because it allows direct and
continuous observation of the fire.
,Parts of direct fire attack include:
-digging a fire line directly around the flames and
-pulling burned fuel into the black;
-using water;
-smothering; and
-removing an element from the fire triangle. A
widow maker would create which types of hazards:
a. Tripping
b. Rolling
c. Falling
d. Rocking - CORRECT ANSWER c. Falling
The scrapping edge of a McLeod is sharpened at a degree
angle. a. 30
b. 50
c. 70
d. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d. none of the above
Note: correct correct answer is 45 degree angle
Never work below a bulldozer because of:
a. The danger of falling and rolling materials
b. Spotting fires outside the fireline
c. Visibility is poor because of dust
, d. Noisy machinery - CORRECT ANSWER a. The danger of falling and rolling
materials
If you see a life hazard, what do you do?
a. Immediately communicate the life safety hazard situation to your coworkers and
supervisor
b. Inform the IC after your assignment
c. Nothing because it is someone else's job
d. Flag the hazard with yellow and black tape - CORRECT ANSWER a. Immediately
communicate the life safety hazard situation to your coworkers and supervisor
What ICS type rating does CAL FIRE's schedule "B" fire engines fall under?
a. Type 1
b. Type 2
c. Type 3
d. Type 4 - CORRECT ANSWER c. Type 3
Which of the following is always the highest tactical priority in an emergency
operation? a. Life safety
b. Public relations
c. Incident stabilization
d. Property conservation - CORRECT ANSWER a. Life safety
