Wildland Finals Exam Questions and
Answers
What does the acronym L.C.E.S stand for? - Answer-Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety
Zones
A wildland fire has how many Fire Behavior Terms are used? - Answer-10
The term LCES is directyly related to the ____ - Answer-Fire Orders
A comprehensive term used for all the constructed or natural fire barriers and treated fire edges used to
contain the fire. - Answer-Control line
Any cleared strip or portion of a control line from which flammable material has been removed by
scraping or digging down to mineral soil. - Answer-Fireline
An advantageous location, generally a fire barrier, from which to start constructing a fireline. Used to
minimize the chance of being outflanked by the fire while the line is being constructed. - Answer-
Anchor Point
Final extinguishment of a fire after is lined. - Answer-Mop up
, When fighting a wildland fire, the weight of the firefighters gear is important. What is the recommended
total individual gear weight? - Answer-65 pounds
Of the recommended total individual gear weight. the personal gear weight should not exceed ____. -
Answer-45 pounds
A firefighters PPE is very important. What is the material that provides fire resistive protection? -
Answer-Nomex
Firefighters are issued gear and equipment. Firefighters are responsible ______. - Answer-For the
Proper use and maintenance of issued property
A good rule is, "when people get tired" - Answer-That is when they get hurt
Firefighters can burn hundreds of calories an hour, and over ______ calories a day. - Answer-6,000
Of the following, which is not a symptom of fatigue as listed in the textbook. - Answer-Diminished
sweating
What is the incident command system? - Answer-Command
The incident command system is organized into the ____ functional areas called - Answer-5
The command section has the following components. - Answer-Incident Commander, Safety Officer,
Information Officer, Liaison Officer
Which section develops and implements the strategy and tactics? - Answer-Operations
Answers
What does the acronym L.C.E.S stand for? - Answer-Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety
Zones
A wildland fire has how many Fire Behavior Terms are used? - Answer-10
The term LCES is directyly related to the ____ - Answer-Fire Orders
A comprehensive term used for all the constructed or natural fire barriers and treated fire edges used to
contain the fire. - Answer-Control line
Any cleared strip or portion of a control line from which flammable material has been removed by
scraping or digging down to mineral soil. - Answer-Fireline
An advantageous location, generally a fire barrier, from which to start constructing a fireline. Used to
minimize the chance of being outflanked by the fire while the line is being constructed. - Answer-
Anchor Point
Final extinguishment of a fire after is lined. - Answer-Mop up
, When fighting a wildland fire, the weight of the firefighters gear is important. What is the recommended
total individual gear weight? - Answer-65 pounds
Of the recommended total individual gear weight. the personal gear weight should not exceed ____. -
Answer-45 pounds
A firefighters PPE is very important. What is the material that provides fire resistive protection? -
Answer-Nomex
Firefighters are issued gear and equipment. Firefighters are responsible ______. - Answer-For the
Proper use and maintenance of issued property
A good rule is, "when people get tired" - Answer-That is when they get hurt
Firefighters can burn hundreds of calories an hour, and over ______ calories a day. - Answer-6,000
Of the following, which is not a symptom of fatigue as listed in the textbook. - Answer-Diminished
sweating
What is the incident command system? - Answer-Command
The incident command system is organized into the ____ functional areas called - Answer-5
The command section has the following components. - Answer-Incident Commander, Safety Officer,
Information Officer, Liaison Officer
Which section develops and implements the strategy and tactics? - Answer-Operations
