WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING BOOK EXAM QUIZZES
WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS | GRADED A+.
What is the purpose of an after action review? - correct Answers -To learn from the experience of this
particular fire
If you do not know what the fire is doing and you can't determine this information by personal
observation: - correct Answers -send someone to scout out to get it.
What is a characteristic of good safety zones? - correct Answers -They should not be downwind from the
fire.
Studies have shown that wildland firefighters have been exposed to the most toxic smoke during which
activities? - correct Answers -Mop-up operations
What are heat cramps? - correct Answers -A condition that should be remedied with hydration and
getting out of the sun
What is the prime factor in controlling fatigue during wildland fires? - correct Answers -Try to average
one hour of sleep for every two hours worked.
How should a lookout be chosen? - correct Answers -Lookouts need to be able to recognize and
anticipate dangerous situations.
Which of the following represents Operational Control within the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders? -
correct Answers -Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood.
How is tactical weather information used in wildland fire operations? - correct Answers -Information is
recorded at regular intervals to enable you to detect changes in fire behavior.
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, One of the situations that shout "Watch Out!" is when safety zones and escape routes are: - correct
Answers -not identified.
What is the best way to avoid hyperthermia while fighting wildland fires? - correct Answers -Ensure you
are properly hydrated
What is a characteristic of fire retardant dropped from aircraft? - correct Answers -It is slippery.
When should a fire shelter be deployed? - correct Answers -If there is doubt that you can escape the
encroaching fire
What is true of SCBA and respirators used in wildland firefighting? - correct Answers -Both SCBAs and
respirators may be used during wildland operations.
Preconceived opinions, distractions, and filtering information are considered: - correct Answers -barriers
to good listening.
What is a characteristic required of an on-site lookout? - correct Answers -Must be knowledgeable in
fire behavior to know what to look
Too much exposure to carbon monoxide will cause: - correct Answers -headaches, fatigue, and
drowsiness.
Which of the following is true of light fuels? - correct Answers -Fire intensity can change more quickly in
light fuels than in heavy fuels.
What is a Situation that Shouts "Watch Out!"? - correct Answers -There is no communications link with
crew members or supervisor.
What are the four groupings within the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders? - correct Answers -Fire
Behavior, Safety, Operational Control, Firefighting
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WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS | GRADED A+.
What is the purpose of an after action review? - correct Answers -To learn from the experience of this
particular fire
If you do not know what the fire is doing and you can't determine this information by personal
observation: - correct Answers -send someone to scout out to get it.
What is a characteristic of good safety zones? - correct Answers -They should not be downwind from the
fire.
Studies have shown that wildland firefighters have been exposed to the most toxic smoke during which
activities? - correct Answers -Mop-up operations
What are heat cramps? - correct Answers -A condition that should be remedied with hydration and
getting out of the sun
What is the prime factor in controlling fatigue during wildland fires? - correct Answers -Try to average
one hour of sleep for every two hours worked.
How should a lookout be chosen? - correct Answers -Lookouts need to be able to recognize and
anticipate dangerous situations.
Which of the following represents Operational Control within the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders? -
correct Answers -Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood.
How is tactical weather information used in wildland fire operations? - correct Answers -Information is
recorded at regular intervals to enable you to detect changes in fire behavior.
1
, One of the situations that shout "Watch Out!" is when safety zones and escape routes are: - correct
Answers -not identified.
What is the best way to avoid hyperthermia while fighting wildland fires? - correct Answers -Ensure you
are properly hydrated
What is a characteristic of fire retardant dropped from aircraft? - correct Answers -It is slippery.
When should a fire shelter be deployed? - correct Answers -If there is doubt that you can escape the
encroaching fire
What is true of SCBA and respirators used in wildland firefighting? - correct Answers -Both SCBAs and
respirators may be used during wildland operations.
Preconceived opinions, distractions, and filtering information are considered: - correct Answers -barriers
to good listening.
What is a characteristic required of an on-site lookout? - correct Answers -Must be knowledgeable in
fire behavior to know what to look
Too much exposure to carbon monoxide will cause: - correct Answers -headaches, fatigue, and
drowsiness.
Which of the following is true of light fuels? - correct Answers -Fire intensity can change more quickly in
light fuels than in heavy fuels.
What is a Situation that Shouts "Watch Out!"? - correct Answers -There is no communications link with
crew members or supervisor.
What are the four groupings within the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders? - correct Answers -Fire
Behavior, Safety, Operational Control, Firefighting
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