S-130 Module 1 (Preparedness, ICS, &
Resources) Exam Questions and
Answers
What is the "origin" of a fire? ANSWERS The origin is the area where the fire
started.
What is the "head" of a fire? ANSWERS The head is the part of a wildfire with the
greatest forward rate of spread. You have to control the head and prevent the formation
of new heads to suppress a wildland fire.
What are "fingers" on a fire? ANSWERS Fingers are typically long, narrow strips
of fire that extend from the main body of a fire.
Caution: Uncontrolled fingers may form new heads.
What is a "pocket" in a fire? ANSWERS A pocket is the unburned area between
the main fire and any fingers.
What is the "perimeter" of a fire? ANSWERS The perimeter is the outer boundary
- or the distance around the outside edge - of the burning or burned area. Also
commonly called the fire edge.
What is the "rear" or "heel" of a fire? ANSWERS It is the end opposite the head .
Therefore it is relatively closer to the point of origin than to the head.
Because the fire at the, (blank), burns into any prevailing wind, it generally burns with
low intensity and has a low ROS. ANSWERS Heel
What are "flanks" on a fire? ANSWERS Flanks are the sides of a wildland fire,
roughly parallel to the main direction of fire spread.
Why is it important to control flanks of a fire ASAP? ANSWERS Because:
1. A shift in wind direction may quickly change a flank into a head.
2. Fingers often extend from flanks
What are "islands" in a fire? ANSWERS Islands are unburned areas inside the fire
perimeter. Since islands are unburned potential fuels, patrol them frequently & check for
spot fires.
, What does the "Operations Section" do? ANSWERS Operations gets its hands
dirty and achieves the objectives outlined by the IC and the IAP.
The, (blank), section chief manages all incident tactical activities and assists in the
development of the IAP. ANSWERS Operations Section Chief
Like, (blank), Operations can be broken into branches to handle ground & air operations
and may also involve smaller divisions and groups. ANSWERS Logistics
When a, (blank), person crew limit is reached, a crew boss is added to supervise the
squad bosses. ANSWERS 20 Person
What is the difference between a Task Force & a Strike Team? ANSWERS A
Task Force is composed of people with different roles whereas on a Strike Team
everyone plays similar roles.
The primary responsibility of the Operations section is, (blank). ANSWERS
Staging
Staged resources must be available to respond within, (blank) minutes of being called.
ANSWERS 3 Minutes
What does the "Planning Section" do? ANSWERS The Planning Section collects,
evaluates, and disseminates assignments through the Initial Action Plan (IAP).
Islands close to a, (blank), line may flare up later & start spot fire across the control line.
Therefore you may want to burn them out. ANSWERS Control line
When does a "slopover" occur? ANSWERS A slopover occurs when fire crosses a
control line or natural barrier intended to contain the fire,
Note: A slopover occurs immediately across & adjacent to the control line whereas spot
fires occur some distance from the control line.
What is the "green"? ANSWERS The green is ANY area that is NOT BURNT but
is adjacent to an involved area.
The edge of the, (blank), is usually where you construct a control line. ANSWERS
Green
What is the "black"? ANSWERS The black or the burn is the area in which the fire
has consumed the fuels.
If a surface fire leaves aerial, (blank), more or less intact in the black, or visa-versa, a
reburn can occur when burning conditions are more favorable. ANSWERS Fuels
Resources) Exam Questions and
Answers
What is the "origin" of a fire? ANSWERS The origin is the area where the fire
started.
What is the "head" of a fire? ANSWERS The head is the part of a wildfire with the
greatest forward rate of spread. You have to control the head and prevent the formation
of new heads to suppress a wildland fire.
What are "fingers" on a fire? ANSWERS Fingers are typically long, narrow strips
of fire that extend from the main body of a fire.
Caution: Uncontrolled fingers may form new heads.
What is a "pocket" in a fire? ANSWERS A pocket is the unburned area between
the main fire and any fingers.
What is the "perimeter" of a fire? ANSWERS The perimeter is the outer boundary
- or the distance around the outside edge - of the burning or burned area. Also
commonly called the fire edge.
What is the "rear" or "heel" of a fire? ANSWERS It is the end opposite the head .
Therefore it is relatively closer to the point of origin than to the head.
Because the fire at the, (blank), burns into any prevailing wind, it generally burns with
low intensity and has a low ROS. ANSWERS Heel
What are "flanks" on a fire? ANSWERS Flanks are the sides of a wildland fire,
roughly parallel to the main direction of fire spread.
Why is it important to control flanks of a fire ASAP? ANSWERS Because:
1. A shift in wind direction may quickly change a flank into a head.
2. Fingers often extend from flanks
What are "islands" in a fire? ANSWERS Islands are unburned areas inside the fire
perimeter. Since islands are unburned potential fuels, patrol them frequently & check for
spot fires.
, What does the "Operations Section" do? ANSWERS Operations gets its hands
dirty and achieves the objectives outlined by the IC and the IAP.
The, (blank), section chief manages all incident tactical activities and assists in the
development of the IAP. ANSWERS Operations Section Chief
Like, (blank), Operations can be broken into branches to handle ground & air operations
and may also involve smaller divisions and groups. ANSWERS Logistics
When a, (blank), person crew limit is reached, a crew boss is added to supervise the
squad bosses. ANSWERS 20 Person
What is the difference between a Task Force & a Strike Team? ANSWERS A
Task Force is composed of people with different roles whereas on a Strike Team
everyone plays similar roles.
The primary responsibility of the Operations section is, (blank). ANSWERS
Staging
Staged resources must be available to respond within, (blank) minutes of being called.
ANSWERS 3 Minutes
What does the "Planning Section" do? ANSWERS The Planning Section collects,
evaluates, and disseminates assignments through the Initial Action Plan (IAP).
Islands close to a, (blank), line may flare up later & start spot fire across the control line.
Therefore you may want to burn them out. ANSWERS Control line
When does a "slopover" occur? ANSWERS A slopover occurs when fire crosses a
control line or natural barrier intended to contain the fire,
Note: A slopover occurs immediately across & adjacent to the control line whereas spot
fires occur some distance from the control line.
What is the "green"? ANSWERS The green is ANY area that is NOT BURNT but
is adjacent to an involved area.
The edge of the, (blank), is usually where you construct a control line. ANSWERS
Green
What is the "black"? ANSWERS The black or the burn is the area in which the fire
has consumed the fuels.
If a surface fire leaves aerial, (blank), more or less intact in the black, or visa-versa, a
reburn can occur when burning conditions are more favorable. ANSWERS Fuels
