Fire in the Filed exam questions: S-130 with
correct answers
To reduce the risk of entrapments post a ___ and maintain good ___ ANSWERS
lookout, communications
Safety Zone: ANSWERS A place where a fire shelter is not needed, where
firefighters may find refuge from danger
Deployment Site: ANSWERS An area that the firefighter can use to deploy their
fire shelter when escape routes and safety zones have been compromised
Identify five mandatory personal protective items that must be worn by firefighters on
the line. ANSWERS Hard hat
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Gloves
Fire shelter
Socks
Headlamp
Leather boots
The person ultimately in charge of the fire is called the: ANSWERS IC
Name three wildland fire hand tools that are used in your local area. ANSWERS
Pulaski
Axe
Shovel
Mcleod
Adz-hoe
swatter
gunnysack
Why should firefighters maintain at least 10 feet of space or more, when walking and
working together along the fire line? ANSWERS Clearance for branches,
clearance for tools, flying debris
When lading a helicopter you should: ANSWERS Approach when directed by the
pilot or helitack crewmember
List two firing devices that may be used in firing operations: ANSWERS Fusee
, Drip torch
Matches
Burning firebrand
List two hazards when using a fusee during firing operations: ANSWERS
Spattering
Fumes
High intensity light
T or F: The most effective ground technique for patrolling for spot fires is the use of a
systematic grid to search a designated area ANSWERS True
When reacting to a possible hazardous material emergency you should immediately do
what? ANSWERS Protect the point of origin
When building fireline, unburned fireline debris should be scraped to the ___ of the
fireline ANSWERS Outside
T or F: If you have retardant dropped on you, you should change you clothes and clean
off the retardant as soon as possible. ANSWERS True
According to the ICS system, if you worked as an engine crewmember on a small fire,
you work directly for the: ANSWERS Engine Boss
T or F: Fire shirts are fire resistant, not fire proof. ANSWERS True
T or F: The male end of the hose should be on the inside of the roll when rolling hose
ANSWERS True
How many feet are in a chain? ANSWERS 66
Tools with loose head: ANSWERS Should be flagged and marked to indicate
repairs are needed
Two types of hose lays are: ANSWERS Progressive
Simple
(Both A and B)
T or F: During a lighting storm, it is best to seek shelter at the base of a large tree.
ANSWERS Flase
A cup trench or a "V" trench is use to ANSWERS Prevent rolling materials from
crossing the control line
If a tanker has been ordered for your fire, you will receive: ANSWERS A fixed
wing aircraft with retardant
correct answers
To reduce the risk of entrapments post a ___ and maintain good ___ ANSWERS
lookout, communications
Safety Zone: ANSWERS A place where a fire shelter is not needed, where
firefighters may find refuge from danger
Deployment Site: ANSWERS An area that the firefighter can use to deploy their
fire shelter when escape routes and safety zones have been compromised
Identify five mandatory personal protective items that must be worn by firefighters on
the line. ANSWERS Hard hat
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Gloves
Fire shelter
Socks
Headlamp
Leather boots
The person ultimately in charge of the fire is called the: ANSWERS IC
Name three wildland fire hand tools that are used in your local area. ANSWERS
Pulaski
Axe
Shovel
Mcleod
Adz-hoe
swatter
gunnysack
Why should firefighters maintain at least 10 feet of space or more, when walking and
working together along the fire line? ANSWERS Clearance for branches,
clearance for tools, flying debris
When lading a helicopter you should: ANSWERS Approach when directed by the
pilot or helitack crewmember
List two firing devices that may be used in firing operations: ANSWERS Fusee
, Drip torch
Matches
Burning firebrand
List two hazards when using a fusee during firing operations: ANSWERS
Spattering
Fumes
High intensity light
T or F: The most effective ground technique for patrolling for spot fires is the use of a
systematic grid to search a designated area ANSWERS True
When reacting to a possible hazardous material emergency you should immediately do
what? ANSWERS Protect the point of origin
When building fireline, unburned fireline debris should be scraped to the ___ of the
fireline ANSWERS Outside
T or F: If you have retardant dropped on you, you should change you clothes and clean
off the retardant as soon as possible. ANSWERS True
According to the ICS system, if you worked as an engine crewmember on a small fire,
you work directly for the: ANSWERS Engine Boss
T or F: Fire shirts are fire resistant, not fire proof. ANSWERS True
T or F: The male end of the hose should be on the inside of the roll when rolling hose
ANSWERS True
How many feet are in a chain? ANSWERS 66
Tools with loose head: ANSWERS Should be flagged and marked to indicate
repairs are needed
Two types of hose lays are: ANSWERS Progressive
Simple
(Both A and B)
T or F: During a lighting storm, it is best to seek shelter at the base of a large tree.
ANSWERS Flase
A cup trench or a "V" trench is use to ANSWERS Prevent rolling materials from
crossing the control line
If a tanker has been ordered for your fire, you will receive: ANSWERS A fixed
wing aircraft with retardant
