WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL QUIZZES WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 – 2027 .
Avoiding entrapment on the fireline is all about deciding __________________________. - correct
Answers -When and where you engage the fire.
Common Denominators. - correct Answers -1. On relatively small fires or deceptively quiet areas of large
fires.
2. In light fuels, such as grass + light bush.
3. Unexpected shift in wind direction or speed.
4. Fire responds to topographic conditions + runs uphill.
Downhill fireline construction should not be attempted unless _______________. - correct Answers -
There is no tactical alternative.
Downhill Checklist # 1-7 - correct Answers -1. Supervisor and overhead will discuss assignment.
Overhead will stay with job until completed.
2.Proposed line scouted by supervisor.
3. LCES for all personnel.
4. Direct Attack whenever possible. Completed between anchor points before being fired.
5. Not in chute/chimney
6. Starting point anchored.
7. Bottom of fire will be monitored: If the potential exists for fire spread, action ill be taken to secure fire
edge.
How does LCES relate to the fire orders? - correct Answers -L, C, E, S are key operational actions that are
in the fire orders.
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, What role does LCES have in the risk management process? - correct Answers -LCES is the minimum
level of hazard control that must be in place before making the decision to engage a fire.
Turning down an assignment is one possible outcome of __________________. - correct Answers -
Managing risk
What is a turndown? - correct Answers -A situation where an individual has determined they cannot
undertake an assignment as given and they are unable to negotiate an alternative solution.
Individuals may turn down an assignment as unsafe when... (4 things) - correct Answers -1. Violation of
safe work practices
2. Environmental conditions make the work unsafe.
3. They lack the necessary qualifications or experience.
4. Defective equipment is being used.
Most appropriate means to document the turndown is using criteria of..... - correct Answers -Firefighting
orders, watch out situations that are outlined in the risk management process.
Who do you notify if there is a turndown? - correct Answers -Supervisor will notify the Safety Officer. If
no safety officer, go to the appropriate section chief or IC.
If the supervisor asks another resource to perform the assignment, what are they responsible for? -
correct Answers -Inform the new resource that the assignment has been turned down and the reason.
Where should the turndown be documented? - correct Answers -ICS 214 unit log.
Decision Points "trigger points" - correct Answers -A pre-identified or anticipated event (time, place, or
condition) that, when it occurs initiates a pre-planned response.
Hitting a decision point means..... - correct Answers -Stop, re-evaluate the situation and make a decision.
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VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 – 2027 .
Avoiding entrapment on the fireline is all about deciding __________________________. - correct
Answers -When and where you engage the fire.
Common Denominators. - correct Answers -1. On relatively small fires or deceptively quiet areas of large
fires.
2. In light fuels, such as grass + light bush.
3. Unexpected shift in wind direction or speed.
4. Fire responds to topographic conditions + runs uphill.
Downhill fireline construction should not be attempted unless _______________. - correct Answers -
There is no tactical alternative.
Downhill Checklist # 1-7 - correct Answers -1. Supervisor and overhead will discuss assignment.
Overhead will stay with job until completed.
2.Proposed line scouted by supervisor.
3. LCES for all personnel.
4. Direct Attack whenever possible. Completed between anchor points before being fired.
5. Not in chute/chimney
6. Starting point anchored.
7. Bottom of fire will be monitored: If the potential exists for fire spread, action ill be taken to secure fire
edge.
How does LCES relate to the fire orders? - correct Answers -L, C, E, S are key operational actions that are
in the fire orders.
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, What role does LCES have in the risk management process? - correct Answers -LCES is the minimum
level of hazard control that must be in place before making the decision to engage a fire.
Turning down an assignment is one possible outcome of __________________. - correct Answers -
Managing risk
What is a turndown? - correct Answers -A situation where an individual has determined they cannot
undertake an assignment as given and they are unable to negotiate an alternative solution.
Individuals may turn down an assignment as unsafe when... (4 things) - correct Answers -1. Violation of
safe work practices
2. Environmental conditions make the work unsafe.
3. They lack the necessary qualifications or experience.
4. Defective equipment is being used.
Most appropriate means to document the turndown is using criteria of..... - correct Answers -Firefighting
orders, watch out situations that are outlined in the risk management process.
Who do you notify if there is a turndown? - correct Answers -Supervisor will notify the Safety Officer. If
no safety officer, go to the appropriate section chief or IC.
If the supervisor asks another resource to perform the assignment, what are they responsible for? -
correct Answers -Inform the new resource that the assignment has been turned down and the reason.
Where should the turndown be documented? - correct Answers -ICS 214 unit log.
Decision Points "trigger points" - correct Answers -A pre-identified or anticipated event (time, place, or
condition) that, when it occurs initiates a pre-planned response.
Hitting a decision point means..... - correct Answers -Stop, re-evaluate the situation and make a decision.
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