FIREFIGHTER 1C - WILDLAND EXAM Latest Actual Exam with
Verified Questions & Correct Answers
Question 1.
Which product container is most likely to BLEVE? a. refrigerated rail road car b. open top
hopper c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank d. non pressurized tank container
Correct Answer: c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank
Question 2.
During structural fire fighting operations you should always consider a secondary
____________ route. a. response b. hose lay c. frequency d. escape
Correct Answer: d. escape
Question 3.
How many ICS bulldozer types or classifications are there? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
Correct Answer: c. 3
Question 4.
Do not get off the engine until told to do so by? a. your supervisor b. any firefighter c. a
civilian d. an inmate
Correct Answer: a. your supervisor
Question 5.
Name advantages in using the indirect attack method of wildland fire fighting: a.
firefighters subjected to less heat and smoke b. burning can get out of control, sacrifice
acreage c. firefighters working in unburned fuel can be overrun d. acreage burned is
increased
Correct Answer: a. firefighters subjected to less heat and smoke
Question 6.
You should always carry a McLeod on the downhill side at balance point with tines pointed
down with the handle of the McLeod parallel to the earth's surface. a. True b. False
Correct Answer: b. False Note: you want to carry it the same but the tines
pointed up as the cutting edge is always pointed down/away from your body.
Question 7.
When your fireline is completed to a natural or constructed barrier, or another fire line,
you have reached a: a. flank b. tie-in c. slop over d. island
Correct Answer: b. tie-in
,Question 8.
There are ________________________ basic attack methods used on wild-land fires. a. one b.
two c. three d. four
Correct Answer: c. three Note: direct attack, indirect attack, parallel attack
Question 9.
The wildland safety uniform and equipment should be kept together and ready for
immediate use. a. True b. False
Correct Answer: a. True
Question 10.
Hand tools should be treated in the following manner during a fire shelter deployment: a.
Taken inside the shelter b. Left outside the shelter c. Leaned against the shelter for easy
access d. Sharpened
Correct Answer: b. Left outside the shelter
Question 11.
Which of the following is NOT a hazard for air tankers? a. steep topography b. gentle
rolling hills c. high winds d. dense smoke
Correct Answer: b. gentle rolling hills
Question 12.
While working around a helispot, you should stay at least ____________ feet away from a
helicopter at all times unless you have a specific job that requires otherwise. a. 50 b. 150
c. 75 d. 100
Correct Answer: d. 100
Question 13.
Name disadvantages in using the indirect attack method of wildland fire fighting: a. easier
work/no heat, smoke reduces length of fire edge b. burning operation can escape control,
acreage burned increases c. permits using natural barriers d. can allow more time to
construct line
Correct Answer: b. burning operation can escape control, acreage burned
increases
Question 14.
Name four good practices which in-crease the rate of handline construction: a. hot
spotting, taking frequent naps, leap frogging, cold trailing b. keeping line straight, taking
advantage of natural or man made barriers, cold training on inactive portion of fire, hot
spotting. c. cold training, hot spotting, hydrating, leap frogging d. scratching, hot spotting,
, cold trail-ing, straight lines
Correct Answer: b. keeping line straight, taking advantage of natural or man
made barriers, cold training on inactive portion of fire, hot spotting.
Question 15.
What two documents have been developed to constantly remind us of wildland fire safety
rules? a. LCES and the 4300 manual b. 10 Standard Firefighting Orders and the 18
Situations That Shout "Watch Out" c. Four Common Denominators and the IFSTA 1800 d.
None of the above
Correct Answer: b. 10 Standard Firefighting Orders and the 18 Situations That
Shout "Watch Out"
Question 16.
Dirt thrown on flaming fuel should be directed at what portion of the flame? a. base b. top
c. middle d. all of the above
Correct Answer: a. base
Question 17.
Which of the following is NOT a last resort for survival? a. Direct attack b. Escape if you
can c. Find a survivable area d. Pick a shelter deployment site
Correct Answer: a. Direct attack
Question 18.
The recommended fuel mixture for a drip torch is _________________ a. 2 parts gasoline to 1
part diesel b. 2 parts kerosine to 1 part diesel c. 2 parts diesel to 1 part kerosine d. 2 parts
diesel to 1 part gasoline
Correct Answer: d. 2 parts diesel to 1 part gasoline
Question 19.
A McLeod should be inspected _____________________? a. before and after each use b. when
leaving, returning from out of unit assignment c. beginning, end of fire season d. none of
the above
Correct Answer: a. before and after each use
Question 20.
You cannot see the base camp and are not in communication with anyone who can. This is
one of the "18 Situations That Shout Watch Out"? a. True b. False
Correct Answer: b. False
Verified Questions & Correct Answers
Question 1.
Which product container is most likely to BLEVE? a. refrigerated rail road car b. open top
hopper c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank d. non pressurized tank container
Correct Answer: c. 5 gallon liquid propane tank
Question 2.
During structural fire fighting operations you should always consider a secondary
____________ route. a. response b. hose lay c. frequency d. escape
Correct Answer: d. escape
Question 3.
How many ICS bulldozer types or classifications are there? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
Correct Answer: c. 3
Question 4.
Do not get off the engine until told to do so by? a. your supervisor b. any firefighter c. a
civilian d. an inmate
Correct Answer: a. your supervisor
Question 5.
Name advantages in using the indirect attack method of wildland fire fighting: a.
firefighters subjected to less heat and smoke b. burning can get out of control, sacrifice
acreage c. firefighters working in unburned fuel can be overrun d. acreage burned is
increased
Correct Answer: a. firefighters subjected to less heat and smoke
Question 6.
You should always carry a McLeod on the downhill side at balance point with tines pointed
down with the handle of the McLeod parallel to the earth's surface. a. True b. False
Correct Answer: b. False Note: you want to carry it the same but the tines
pointed up as the cutting edge is always pointed down/away from your body.
Question 7.
When your fireline is completed to a natural or constructed barrier, or another fire line,
you have reached a: a. flank b. tie-in c. slop over d. island
Correct Answer: b. tie-in
,Question 8.
There are ________________________ basic attack methods used on wild-land fires. a. one b.
two c. three d. four
Correct Answer: c. three Note: direct attack, indirect attack, parallel attack
Question 9.
The wildland safety uniform and equipment should be kept together and ready for
immediate use. a. True b. False
Correct Answer: a. True
Question 10.
Hand tools should be treated in the following manner during a fire shelter deployment: a.
Taken inside the shelter b. Left outside the shelter c. Leaned against the shelter for easy
access d. Sharpened
Correct Answer: b. Left outside the shelter
Question 11.
Which of the following is NOT a hazard for air tankers? a. steep topography b. gentle
rolling hills c. high winds d. dense smoke
Correct Answer: b. gentle rolling hills
Question 12.
While working around a helispot, you should stay at least ____________ feet away from a
helicopter at all times unless you have a specific job that requires otherwise. a. 50 b. 150
c. 75 d. 100
Correct Answer: d. 100
Question 13.
Name disadvantages in using the indirect attack method of wildland fire fighting: a. easier
work/no heat, smoke reduces length of fire edge b. burning operation can escape control,
acreage burned increases c. permits using natural barriers d. can allow more time to
construct line
Correct Answer: b. burning operation can escape control, acreage burned
increases
Question 14.
Name four good practices which in-crease the rate of handline construction: a. hot
spotting, taking frequent naps, leap frogging, cold trailing b. keeping line straight, taking
advantage of natural or man made barriers, cold training on inactive portion of fire, hot
spotting. c. cold training, hot spotting, hydrating, leap frogging d. scratching, hot spotting,
, cold trail-ing, straight lines
Correct Answer: b. keeping line straight, taking advantage of natural or man
made barriers, cold training on inactive portion of fire, hot spotting.
Question 15.
What two documents have been developed to constantly remind us of wildland fire safety
rules? a. LCES and the 4300 manual b. 10 Standard Firefighting Orders and the 18
Situations That Shout "Watch Out" c. Four Common Denominators and the IFSTA 1800 d.
None of the above
Correct Answer: b. 10 Standard Firefighting Orders and the 18 Situations That
Shout "Watch Out"
Question 16.
Dirt thrown on flaming fuel should be directed at what portion of the flame? a. base b. top
c. middle d. all of the above
Correct Answer: a. base
Question 17.
Which of the following is NOT a last resort for survival? a. Direct attack b. Escape if you
can c. Find a survivable area d. Pick a shelter deployment site
Correct Answer: a. Direct attack
Question 18.
The recommended fuel mixture for a drip torch is _________________ a. 2 parts gasoline to 1
part diesel b. 2 parts kerosine to 1 part diesel c. 2 parts diesel to 1 part kerosine d. 2 parts
diesel to 1 part gasoline
Correct Answer: d. 2 parts diesel to 1 part gasoline
Question 19.
A McLeod should be inspected _____________________? a. before and after each use b. when
leaving, returning from out of unit assignment c. beginning, end of fire season d. none of
the above
Correct Answer: a. before and after each use
Question 20.
You cannot see the base camp and are not in communication with anyone who can. This is
one of the "18 Situations That Shout Watch Out"? a. True b. False
Correct Answer: b. False
