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Module 1 Quiz - answer Preparedness, ICS and Resources
Which of the following statements regarding physically fit firefighters is FALSE?
A. Fit workers acclimate faster at high elevations.
B. Fit workers are less likely to be injured on the Fireline.
C. Fit workers perform better in the heat.
D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the Fireline. – answer D. Fit workers
are allowed to serve longer hours on the Fireline.
It is well documented that physically fit workers perform better in the heat, acclimate
faster at high elevations, and are less likely to be injured on the Fireline.
Place each management principle in order to match with the best description.
- An established and common set of incident objectives
- Allows supervisors to track and monitor subordinates
- Tracks resources and assignment lists
- Span of control
- Unified command
- Personnel accountability - answer- Unified command
- Span of control
- Personnel accountability
The portion of a control line where flammable material has been removed by scraping or
digging down to mineral soil is known as the____. - answerFireline
Identify THREE facets affected by cultural differences. - answer• Food • Housing •
Dress • Religion
Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from which of the
following THREE threats? - answerWildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to
protect you from:
• Personal injury
• Radiant heat
• Hostile ambient temperature conditions
Identify FOUR actions you can take to make sure you perform physically well on the
fireline. - answer• Limit caffeine to 300 mg per day (a cup of coffee has 100 mg)
• Avoid alcohol
• Stay away from eating red meat two days in a row
,• Limit eggs to one per day
• Choose whole wheat bread over white
• Substitute other seasonings for salt
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
• Avoid large amounts of sugar calories
• Concentrate on getting enough carbohydrates
Place the following fire behavior terms in order to match with the corresponding
description.
1. A fire that burns with a low flame and spreads slowly
2. A fire that spreads rapidly with a well-defined head
3. A fire moving away from the head or against the wind
4. Sparks produced by the main fire are carried by winds
5. A fire periodically igniting the crown of trees
6. A fire primarily advancing across the tops of trees - answer1. Creeping
2. Running
3. Backing
4. Spotting
5. Torching
6. Crowning
Identify THREE steps you can take to be accountable for your personal protective
equipment (PPE) and gear. - answer• Maintain your PPE in top form
• Know how to properly use your gear
• Routinely inspect your PPE for signs of wear
• Get any repairs done or replace necessary PPE before the start of the fire season
Identify FOUR personal items you should consider keeping ready on a fire assignment.
- answer• Matches (in a waterproof container)
• Watch
• Pocketknife
• Eyeglasses and sunglasses, if needed
• Prescriptions, if needed
• Water
• Rain gear
• Compass
• Toilet paper
• Spare boot laces
• Bandanas
• Flip flops to wear in shower stalls
• Small towel
• Small flashlight
• Instant hand sanitizer
, Identify THREE advantages to being accountable for your gear in the fire camp. -
answer• Maintains a professional appearance for the crew
• Prepares you for moving on short notice
• Lessens the chance of losing items
• Minimizes impact to the environment
Place each wildland fire part in order to match to the best description.
1. Greatest forward rate of spread
2. Long, narrow strip of fire
3. Outer boundary of the burning area
4. Fire at this point usually burns into prevailing wind
5. Roughly parallel to the main direction of fire spread
6. Unburned area in the black - answer1. Head
2. Finger
3. Perimeter
4. Rear
5. Flank
6. Island
Place each incident command system (ICS) section in order to match with its primary
function and place under an incident action plan (IAP).
- Directs the overall management of the incident
- Assists agencies requiring cost-recovery and other services
- Provides all support needs (except aircraft) on an incident
- Achieves the objectives outlined by the IC and the IAP
- Collects, evaluates, and makes assignments through the IAP - answer- Command
- Finance/Administration
- Logistics
- Operations
- Planning
Place the ICS positions listed below in order (A, B, C, D) to match to the appropriate
locations on the organization chart.
Long Description:
landscape image of an org chart with six rows:
Top row: one box labeled IC with a broken line to the second row (to indicate that some
items are missing.
Second row: four boxes, one blank labeled A, the others labeled "Planning Section
Chief", "Logistics Section Chief", "Finance Section Chief".
Third row: a blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 2 labeled B.
Fourth row: blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 3 labeled C.
Fifth row: a blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 4 labeled D. - answer-
Operations Section Chief
Module 1 Quiz - answer Preparedness, ICS and Resources
Which of the following statements regarding physically fit firefighters is FALSE?
A. Fit workers acclimate faster at high elevations.
B. Fit workers are less likely to be injured on the Fireline.
C. Fit workers perform better in the heat.
D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the Fireline. – answer D. Fit workers
are allowed to serve longer hours on the Fireline.
It is well documented that physically fit workers perform better in the heat, acclimate
faster at high elevations, and are less likely to be injured on the Fireline.
Place each management principle in order to match with the best description.
- An established and common set of incident objectives
- Allows supervisors to track and monitor subordinates
- Tracks resources and assignment lists
- Span of control
- Unified command
- Personnel accountability - answer- Unified command
- Span of control
- Personnel accountability
The portion of a control line where flammable material has been removed by scraping or
digging down to mineral soil is known as the____. - answerFireline
Identify THREE facets affected by cultural differences. - answer• Food • Housing •
Dress • Religion
Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from which of the
following THREE threats? - answerWildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to
protect you from:
• Personal injury
• Radiant heat
• Hostile ambient temperature conditions
Identify FOUR actions you can take to make sure you perform physically well on the
fireline. - answer• Limit caffeine to 300 mg per day (a cup of coffee has 100 mg)
• Avoid alcohol
• Stay away from eating red meat two days in a row
,• Limit eggs to one per day
• Choose whole wheat bread over white
• Substitute other seasonings for salt
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
• Avoid large amounts of sugar calories
• Concentrate on getting enough carbohydrates
Place the following fire behavior terms in order to match with the corresponding
description.
1. A fire that burns with a low flame and spreads slowly
2. A fire that spreads rapidly with a well-defined head
3. A fire moving away from the head or against the wind
4. Sparks produced by the main fire are carried by winds
5. A fire periodically igniting the crown of trees
6. A fire primarily advancing across the tops of trees - answer1. Creeping
2. Running
3. Backing
4. Spotting
5. Torching
6. Crowning
Identify THREE steps you can take to be accountable for your personal protective
equipment (PPE) and gear. - answer• Maintain your PPE in top form
• Know how to properly use your gear
• Routinely inspect your PPE for signs of wear
• Get any repairs done or replace necessary PPE before the start of the fire season
Identify FOUR personal items you should consider keeping ready on a fire assignment.
- answer• Matches (in a waterproof container)
• Watch
• Pocketknife
• Eyeglasses and sunglasses, if needed
• Prescriptions, if needed
• Water
• Rain gear
• Compass
• Toilet paper
• Spare boot laces
• Bandanas
• Flip flops to wear in shower stalls
• Small towel
• Small flashlight
• Instant hand sanitizer
, Identify THREE advantages to being accountable for your gear in the fire camp. -
answer• Maintains a professional appearance for the crew
• Prepares you for moving on short notice
• Lessens the chance of losing items
• Minimizes impact to the environment
Place each wildland fire part in order to match to the best description.
1. Greatest forward rate of spread
2. Long, narrow strip of fire
3. Outer boundary of the burning area
4. Fire at this point usually burns into prevailing wind
5. Roughly parallel to the main direction of fire spread
6. Unburned area in the black - answer1. Head
2. Finger
3. Perimeter
4. Rear
5. Flank
6. Island
Place each incident command system (ICS) section in order to match with its primary
function and place under an incident action plan (IAP).
- Directs the overall management of the incident
- Assists agencies requiring cost-recovery and other services
- Provides all support needs (except aircraft) on an incident
- Achieves the objectives outlined by the IC and the IAP
- Collects, evaluates, and makes assignments through the IAP - answer- Command
- Finance/Administration
- Logistics
- Operations
- Planning
Place the ICS positions listed below in order (A, B, C, D) to match to the appropriate
locations on the organization chart.
Long Description:
landscape image of an org chart with six rows:
Top row: one box labeled IC with a broken line to the second row (to indicate that some
items are missing.
Second row: four boxes, one blank labeled A, the others labeled "Planning Section
Chief", "Logistics Section Chief", "Finance Section Chief".
Third row: a blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 2 labeled B.
Fourth row: blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 3 labeled C.
Fifth row: a blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 4 labeled D. - answer-
Operations Section Chief
