TCFP Wildland Firefigh ng Book 2025 TEST ACTUAL
EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the purpose of an a er ac on review? - Answers To learn from the experience of this
par cular fire
If you do not know what the fire is doing and you can't determine this informa on by personal
observa on: - Answers send someone to scout out to get it.
What is a characteris c of good safety zones? - Answers They should not be downwind from
the fire.
Studies have shown that wildland firefighters have been exposed to the most toxic smoke
during which ac vi es? - Answers Mop-up opera ons
What are heat cramps? - Answers A condi on that should be remedied with hydra on and
ge(ng out of the sun
What is the prime factor in controlling fa gue during wildland fires? - Answers Try to average
one hour of sleep for every two hours worked.
How should a lookout be chosen? - Answers Lookouts need to be able to recognize and
an cipate dangerous situa ons.
Which of the following represents Opera onal Control within the Ten Standard Firefigh ng
Orders? - Answers Give clear instruc ons and be sure they are understood.
, How is tac cal weather informa on used in wildland fire opera ons? - Answers Informa on
is recorded at regular intervals to enable you to detect changes in fire behavior.
One of the situa ons that shout "Watch Out!" is when safety zones and escape routes are: -
Answers not iden fied.
What is the best way to avoid hyperthermia while figh ng wildland fires? - Answers Ensure
you are properly hydrated
What is a characteris c of fire retardant dropped from aircra ? - Answers It is slippery.
When should a fire shelter be deployed? - Answers If there is doubt that you can escape the
encroaching fire
What is true of SCBA and respirators used in wildland firefigh ng? - Answers Both SCBAs and
respirators may be used during wildland opera ons.
Preconceived opinions, distrac ons, and filtering informa on are considered: - Answers
barriers to good listening.
What is a characteris c required of an on-site lookout? - Answers Must be knowledgeable in
fire behavior to know what to look
Too much exposure to carbon monoxide will cause: - Answers headaches, fa gue, and
drowsiness.
Which of the following is true of light fuels? - Answers Fire intensity can change more quickly
in light fuels than in heavy fuels.
, What is a Situa on that Shouts "Watch Out!"? - Answers There is no communica ons link
with crew members or supervisor.
What are the four groupings within the Ten Standard Firefigh ng Orders? - Answers Fire
Behavior, Safety, Opera onal Control, Firefigh ng
In what type of areas is thermal li ing most prevalent? - Answers Flat terrain
Winds shi rapidly to the west and then northwest as the: - Answers cold front passes.
You should be concerned if: - Answers dew point temperature steadily decreases.
Foehn or gravity winds are winds produced by: - Answers high pressure systems that push
warm dry wind down eleva ons such as mountain ranges.
A subsidence inversion layer is a slow process that only occurs when the high-pressure system:
- Answers is sta onary for several days, usually during summer and fall months.
The greatest amount of heat is lost at night when: - Answers there is no cloud cover and air is
rela vely dry.
What weather phenomenon is associated with the cumulus stage of a developing
thunderstorm? - Answers Strong indra s
Unstable air can intensify fire behavior by: - Answers increasing the chance of spot fires.
Wind changes can be drama c as a cold front passes and may adversely affect fire behavior,
especially if the: - Answers cold air mass is dry.
EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the purpose of an a er ac on review? - Answers To learn from the experience of this
par cular fire
If you do not know what the fire is doing and you can't determine this informa on by personal
observa on: - Answers send someone to scout out to get it.
What is a characteris c of good safety zones? - Answers They should not be downwind from
the fire.
Studies have shown that wildland firefighters have been exposed to the most toxic smoke
during which ac vi es? - Answers Mop-up opera ons
What are heat cramps? - Answers A condi on that should be remedied with hydra on and
ge(ng out of the sun
What is the prime factor in controlling fa gue during wildland fires? - Answers Try to average
one hour of sleep for every two hours worked.
How should a lookout be chosen? - Answers Lookouts need to be able to recognize and
an cipate dangerous situa ons.
Which of the following represents Opera onal Control within the Ten Standard Firefigh ng
Orders? - Answers Give clear instruc ons and be sure they are understood.
, How is tac cal weather informa on used in wildland fire opera ons? - Answers Informa on
is recorded at regular intervals to enable you to detect changes in fire behavior.
One of the situa ons that shout "Watch Out!" is when safety zones and escape routes are: -
Answers not iden fied.
What is the best way to avoid hyperthermia while figh ng wildland fires? - Answers Ensure
you are properly hydrated
What is a characteris c of fire retardant dropped from aircra ? - Answers It is slippery.
When should a fire shelter be deployed? - Answers If there is doubt that you can escape the
encroaching fire
What is true of SCBA and respirators used in wildland firefigh ng? - Answers Both SCBAs and
respirators may be used during wildland opera ons.
Preconceived opinions, distrac ons, and filtering informa on are considered: - Answers
barriers to good listening.
What is a characteris c required of an on-site lookout? - Answers Must be knowledgeable in
fire behavior to know what to look
Too much exposure to carbon monoxide will cause: - Answers headaches, fa gue, and
drowsiness.
Which of the following is true of light fuels? - Answers Fire intensity can change more quickly
in light fuels than in heavy fuels.
, What is a Situa on that Shouts "Watch Out!"? - Answers There is no communica ons link
with crew members or supervisor.
What are the four groupings within the Ten Standard Firefigh ng Orders? - Answers Fire
Behavior, Safety, Opera onal Control, Firefigh ng
In what type of areas is thermal li ing most prevalent? - Answers Flat terrain
Winds shi rapidly to the west and then northwest as the: - Answers cold front passes.
You should be concerned if: - Answers dew point temperature steadily decreases.
Foehn or gravity winds are winds produced by: - Answers high pressure systems that push
warm dry wind down eleva ons such as mountain ranges.
A subsidence inversion layer is a slow process that only occurs when the high-pressure system:
- Answers is sta onary for several days, usually during summer and fall months.
The greatest amount of heat is lost at night when: - Answers there is no cloud cover and air is
rela vely dry.
What weather phenomenon is associated with the cumulus stage of a developing
thunderstorm? - Answers Strong indra s
Unstable air can intensify fire behavior by: - Answers increasing the chance of spot fires.
Wind changes can be drama c as a cold front passes and may adversely affect fire behavior,
especially if the: - Answers cold air mass is dry.
