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What is the primary fuel type that wildland firefighters monitor for fire behavior changes?
✔✔ Vegetation
What tool is commonly used to dig firelines during wildland firefighting operations?
✔✔ Pulaski
What is a fireline in wildland firefighting?
✔✔ A cleared strip of land used to stop or control the spread of fire
What is the main goal of a backburn operation?
✔✔ To eliminate fuel in the path of the wildfire
What weather element has the greatest influence on fire behavior?
✔✔ Wind
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,What does the acronym LCES stand for in wildland firefighting?
✔✔ Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones
Why do wildland firefighters use drip torches?
✔✔ To ignite controlled burns or backfires
What is the safest location for a firefighter to retreat during a fire entrapment?
✔✔ Safety zone
What is a spot fire?
✔✔ A fire ignited outside the main fire perimeter by wind-blown embers
What is the primary cause of most wildland fires in the United States?
✔✔ Human activity
What is the term for the area where a fire started?
✔✔ Point of origin
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, Why is topography important in wildland fire behavior?
✔✔ Slopes and terrain influence the speed and direction of the fire
What type of fire shelter is used by wildland firefighters in an emergency?
✔✔ A heat-reflective aluminum shelter
What does the term “crown fire” refer to?
✔✔ A fire that spreads through the tops of trees
What is a red flag warning?
✔✔ A weather alert indicating high fire danger due to wind, low humidity, and dry fuels
What is the most effective method for preventing a wildland fire from spreading uphill?
✔✔ Creating firelines at the top of the slope
Why must firefighters constantly monitor relative humidity?
✔✔ Low humidity increases fire spread and intensity
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