Wildland Firefighting Book
What is the purpose of an after-action review? - answer 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: - answer send someone to scout out to get it.
What is a characteristic of good safety zones? - answer 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? - answer Mop-up operations
What are heat cramps? - answer 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? - answer Try to
average one hour of sleep for every two hours worked.
How should a lookout be chosen? - answerLookouts need to be able to recognize and
anticipate dangerous situations.
Which of the following represents Operational Control within the Ten Standard
Firefighting Orders? - answerGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.
How is tactical weather information used in wildland fire operations? -
answerInformation is recorded at regular intervals to enable you to detect changes in
fire behavior.
One of the situations that shout "Watch Out!" is when safety zones and escape routes
are: - answernot identified.
What is the best way to avoid hyperthermia while fighting wildland fires? -
answerEnsure you are properly hydrated
What is a characteristic of fire retardant dropped from aircraft? - answerIt is slippery.
When should a fire shelter be deployed? - answerIf there is doubt that you can escape
the encroaching fire
What is true of SCBA and respirators used in wildland firefighting? - answerBoth SCBAs
and respirators may be used during wildland operations.
, Preconceived opinions, distractions, and filtering information are considered: -
answerbarriers to good listening.
What is a characteristic required of an on-site lookout? - answerMust be knowledgeable
in fire behavior to know what to look
Too much exposure to carbon monoxide will cause: - answerheadaches, fatigue, and
drowsiness.
Which of the following is true of light fuels? - answerFire intensity can change more
quickly in light fuels than in heavy fuels.
What is a Situation that Shouts "Watch Out!"? - answerThere is no communications link
with crew members or supervisor.
What are the four groupings within the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders? - answerFire
Behavior, Safety, Operational Control, Firefighting
In what type of areas is thermal lifting most prevalent? - answerFlat terrain
Winds shift rapidly to the west and then northwest as the: - answercold front passes.
You should be concerned if: - answerdew point temperature steadily decreases.
Foehn or gravity winds are winds produced by: - answerhigh pressure systems that
push warm dry wind down elevations such as mountain ranges.
A subsidence inversion layer is a slow process that only occurs when the high-pressure
system: - answeris stationary for several days, usually during summer and fall months.
The greatest amount of heat is lost at night when: - answerthere is no cloud cover and
air is relatively dry.
What weather phenomenon is associated with the cumulus stage of a developing
thunderstorm? - answerStrong indrafts
Unstable air can intensify fire behavior by: - answerincreasing the chance of spot fires.
Wind changes can be dramatic as a cold front passes and may adversely affect fire
behavior, especially if the: - answercold air mass is dry.
If the temperature decrease is less than 5.5 degrees per 1,000 feet, the air is
considered: - answerstable and there will be little vertical movement of air.
What is the purpose of an after-action review? - answer 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: - answer send someone to scout out to get it.
What is a characteristic of good safety zones? - answer 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? - answer Mop-up operations
What are heat cramps? - answer 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? - answer Try to
average one hour of sleep for every two hours worked.
How should a lookout be chosen? - answerLookouts need to be able to recognize and
anticipate dangerous situations.
Which of the following represents Operational Control within the Ten Standard
Firefighting Orders? - answerGive clear instructions and be sure they are understood.
How is tactical weather information used in wildland fire operations? -
answerInformation is recorded at regular intervals to enable you to detect changes in
fire behavior.
One of the situations that shout "Watch Out!" is when safety zones and escape routes
are: - answernot identified.
What is the best way to avoid hyperthermia while fighting wildland fires? -
answerEnsure you are properly hydrated
What is a characteristic of fire retardant dropped from aircraft? - answerIt is slippery.
When should a fire shelter be deployed? - answerIf there is doubt that you can escape
the encroaching fire
What is true of SCBA and respirators used in wildland firefighting? - answerBoth SCBAs
and respirators may be used during wildland operations.
, Preconceived opinions, distractions, and filtering information are considered: -
answerbarriers to good listening.
What is a characteristic required of an on-site lookout? - answerMust be knowledgeable
in fire behavior to know what to look
Too much exposure to carbon monoxide will cause: - answerheadaches, fatigue, and
drowsiness.
Which of the following is true of light fuels? - answerFire intensity can change more
quickly in light fuels than in heavy fuels.
What is a Situation that Shouts "Watch Out!"? - answerThere is no communications link
with crew members or supervisor.
What are the four groupings within the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders? - answerFire
Behavior, Safety, Operational Control, Firefighting
In what type of areas is thermal lifting most prevalent? - answerFlat terrain
Winds shift rapidly to the west and then northwest as the: - answercold front passes.
You should be concerned if: - answerdew point temperature steadily decreases.
Foehn or gravity winds are winds produced by: - answerhigh pressure systems that
push warm dry wind down elevations such as mountain ranges.
A subsidence inversion layer is a slow process that only occurs when the high-pressure
system: - answeris stationary for several days, usually during summer and fall months.
The greatest amount of heat is lost at night when: - answerthere is no cloud cover and
air is relatively dry.
What weather phenomenon is associated with the cumulus stage of a developing
thunderstorm? - answerStrong indrafts
Unstable air can intensify fire behavior by: - answerincreasing the chance of spot fires.
Wind changes can be dramatic as a cold front passes and may adversely affect fire
behavior, especially if the: - answercold air mass is dry.
If the temperature decrease is less than 5.5 degrees per 1,000 feet, the air is
considered: - answerstable and there will be little vertical movement of air.
