S130 - WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING EXAM
What does the acronym D.E.C.I.D.E. mean? - Answer -Detect hazardous materials
Estimate likely harm
Choose response objective
Identify action options
Do best option
Evaluate progress
What does LCES stand for? - Answer -Lookouts
Communications
Escape Routes
Safety Zones
What are the 10 standard firefighting orders? - Answer -1.) Keep informed on the
forecasts and fire weather conditions
2.) Know what your fire is doing at all times
3.) Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior
4.) Identify all escape routes and safety zones, make them known
5.) Post lookouts when there is possible danger
6.) Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
7.) Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining
supervisor
8.) Give clear instructions to ensure that they are understood
9.) Maintain control of your forces at all times
10.) Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first
What are the 18 "watch out" situations? - Answer -1.) Fire not scouted and sized up
2.) In country not seen in daylight
3.) Safety zones and escape routes not identified
4.) Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
5.) Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards
What does the acronym D.E.C.I.D.E. mean? - Answer -Detect hazardous materials
Estimate likely harm
Choose response objective
Identify action options
Do best option
Evaluate progress
What does LCES stand for? - Answer -Lookouts
Communications
Escape Routes
Safety Zones
What are the 10 standard firefighting orders? - Answer -1.) Keep informed on the
forecasts and fire weather conditions
2.) Know what your fire is doing at all times
3.) Base all actions on current and expected fire behavior
4.) Identify all escape routes and safety zones, make them known
5.) Post lookouts when there is possible danger
6.) Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
7.) Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining
supervisor
8.) Give clear instructions to ensure that they are understood
9.) Maintain control of your forces at all times
10.) Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first
What are the 18 "watch out" situations? - Answer -1.) Fire not scouted and sized up
2.) In country not seen in daylight
3.) Safety zones and escape routes not identified
4.) Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
5.) Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards
