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FIREFIGHTER 1C WILDLAND EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED
The only two actions a back-up person must take when an
emergency stop is necessary are to give the stop hand signal and
get out of the way.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine an
engines ICS type?
a. pump rating
b. water tank capacity
c. gross vehicle weight
d. hose compliment - ANSWER-c. gross vehicle weight
A t-shirt made of which of the following is to be worn under the
Nomex uniform at all times?
a. 20% silk
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b. 40% rayon
c. 100% nylon
d. 100% cotton - ANSWER-d. 100% cotton
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a serviceable
McLeod handle?
a. smooth
b. rough
c. straight
d. sound - ANSWER-b. rough
Note: the 5 S's of tool maintenance are: Smooth, Straight,
Sound, Sharp, and Secure
The back-up person is ultimately responsible for backing
accidents.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
One of the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders is: "Fight Fire
__________________, but provide for ________________
first!"
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a. now/lunch
b. wisely/water
c. aggressively/escape routes
d. aggressively/safety - ANSWER-d. aggressively/safety
Which of the following is an advantage of the direct attack
method of wildland fire fighting: - ANSWER-Direct fire attack
is used for lighter fuels and for lower fire intensity—generally
less than 4-foot flame heights.
This strategy is preferred over indirect fire attack, because it
allows direct and continuous observation of the fire.
Parts of direct fire attack include:
-digging a fire line directly around the flames and
-pulling burned fuel into the black;
-using water;
-smothering; and
-removing an element from the fire triangle.
A widow maker would create which types of hazards:
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a. Tripping
b. Rolling
c. Falling
d. Rocking - ANSWER-c. Falling
The scrapping edge of a McLeod is sharpened at a
____________________ degree angle.
a. 30
b. 50
c. 70
d. none of the above - ANSWER-d. none of the above
Note: correct answer is 45 degree angle
Never work below a bulldozer because of:
a. The danger of falling and rolling materials
b. Spotting fires outside the fireline
c. Visibility is poor because of dust
d. Noisy machinery - ANSWER-a. The danger of falling and
rolling materials
If you see a life hazard, what should you do?
FIREFIGHTER 1C WILDLAND EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED
The only two actions a back-up person must take when an
emergency stop is necessary are to give the stop hand signal and
get out of the way.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine an
engines ICS type?
a. pump rating
b. water tank capacity
c. gross vehicle weight
d. hose compliment - ANSWER-c. gross vehicle weight
A t-shirt made of which of the following is to be worn under the
Nomex uniform at all times?
a. 20% silk
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b. 40% rayon
c. 100% nylon
d. 100% cotton - ANSWER-d. 100% cotton
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a serviceable
McLeod handle?
a. smooth
b. rough
c. straight
d. sound - ANSWER-b. rough
Note: the 5 S's of tool maintenance are: Smooth, Straight,
Sound, Sharp, and Secure
The back-up person is ultimately responsible for backing
accidents.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
One of the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders is: "Fight Fire
__________________, but provide for ________________
first!"
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a. now/lunch
b. wisely/water
c. aggressively/escape routes
d. aggressively/safety - ANSWER-d. aggressively/safety
Which of the following is an advantage of the direct attack
method of wildland fire fighting: - ANSWER-Direct fire attack
is used for lighter fuels and for lower fire intensity—generally
less than 4-foot flame heights.
This strategy is preferred over indirect fire attack, because it
allows direct and continuous observation of the fire.
Parts of direct fire attack include:
-digging a fire line directly around the flames and
-pulling burned fuel into the black;
-using water;
-smothering; and
-removing an element from the fire triangle.
A widow maker would create which types of hazards:
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a. Tripping
b. Rolling
c. Falling
d. Rocking - ANSWER-c. Falling
The scrapping edge of a McLeod is sharpened at a
____________________ degree angle.
a. 30
b. 50
c. 70
d. none of the above - ANSWER-d. none of the above
Note: correct answer is 45 degree angle
Never work below a bulldozer because of:
a. The danger of falling and rolling materials
b. Spotting fires outside the fireline
c. Visibility is poor because of dust
d. Noisy machinery - ANSWER-a. The danger of falling and
rolling materials
If you see a life hazard, what should you do?
