WILDFIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
NFPAs Vision - 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 - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-2014 to bring about the "all hands all lands" mindset for communities
at risk.
What are firebrands? - 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 - ANSWER-The roof
Explain radiant heat - ANSWER-Direct facing of heat source that absorbs heat.
Define glowing combustion - ANSWER-(coals in a fire) Solid fuels, low oxygen.
Producers less energy than flaming combustion.
Define flaming combustion - ANSWER-Flammable vapors from decomposing fuels
mixing with oxygen and an ignition source. (Large flames).
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) immediate zone includes what? - ANSWER-0-5ft,
includes structure and attachments, vulnerable to embers/direct flame impingement.
Flame resistant/non combustible as possible.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
NFPAs Vision - 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 - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-2014 to bring about the "all hands all lands" mindset for communities
at risk.
What are firebrands? - 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 - ANSWER-The roof
Explain radiant heat - ANSWER-Direct facing of heat source that absorbs heat.
Define glowing combustion - ANSWER-(coals in a fire) Solid fuels, low oxygen.
Producers less energy than flaming combustion.
Define flaming combustion - ANSWER-Flammable vapors from decomposing fuels
mixing with oxygen and an ignition source. (Large flames).
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) immediate zone includes what? - ANSWER-0-5ft,
includes structure and attachments, vulnerable to embers/direct flame impingement.
Flame resistant/non combustible as possible.
