Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
NFPAs Vision - CORRECT ANSWER Leading global advocate for the elimination of death,
injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.
Mission of Certification Programs - CORRECT ANSWER Enhance human and organizational
performance as related to the use and application of the NFPA code and standards.
When and why was the CWMS created? - CORRECT ANSWER 2018, to bring federal, state
and local levels together across forestry and fire services under one certification standard. These
credentials offer professionals who's work involves wildfire mitigation, the ability to demonstrate that
they understand hazard mitigation measures, planning, preparedness, public education, and wildland
fire science.
What prompted the formation of the Fire Wise program? - CORRECT ANSWER The
disastrous fires of 1985. This brought about collaboration between federal and state agencies.
When was The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy established and why? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2014 to bring about the "all hands all lands" mindset for communities at
risk.
What are firebrands? - CORRECT ANSWER Embers that can travel up to a mile and cause
ignition away from the main body of a Wildland fire.
Which area of a structure is most susceptible to ignition - CORRECT ANSWER The roof
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) immediate zone includes what? - CORRECT ANSWER 0-5ft,
includes structure and attachments, vulnerable to embers/direct flame impingement. Flame
resistant/non combustible as possible.
HIZ intermediate zone - CORRECT ANSWER 5-30ft protecting this protects the house, small
dispersed vegetation, clear of debris and ground covering.
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
NFPAs Vision - CORRECT ANSWER Leading global advocate for the elimination of death,
injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.
Mission of Certification Programs - CORRECT ANSWER Enhance human and organizational
performance as related to the use and application of the NFPA code and standards.
When and why was the CWMS created? - CORRECT ANSWER 2018, to bring federal, state
and local levels together across forestry and fire services under one certification standard. These
credentials offer professionals who's work involves wildfire mitigation, the ability to demonstrate that
they understand hazard mitigation measures, planning, preparedness, public education, and wildland
fire science.
What prompted the formation of the Fire Wise program? - CORRECT ANSWER The
disastrous fires of 1985. This brought about collaboration between federal and state agencies.
When was The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy established and why? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2014 to bring about the "all hands all lands" mindset for communities at
risk.
What are firebrands? - CORRECT ANSWER Embers that can travel up to a mile and cause
ignition away from the main body of a Wildland fire.
Which area of a structure is most susceptible to ignition - CORRECT ANSWER The roof
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) immediate zone includes what? - CORRECT ANSWER 0-5ft,
includes structure and attachments, vulnerable to embers/direct flame impingement. Flame
resistant/non combustible as possible.
HIZ intermediate zone - CORRECT ANSWER 5-30ft protecting this protects the house, small
dispersed vegetation, clear of debris and ground covering.
