Wildland Final, Calfire/FF1 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

Wildland PPE - ANSWER-Gloves Helmet Eyepro Earpro Shroud Nomex longsleve shirt Nomex pants NFPA 1977 Boots Fire Shelter When to carry them? - ANSWER-Always Should your wildland safety uniform be kept together for immediate use? - ANSWER-YES Difference between a trench and a water Bar - ANSWER-Trenches put material rolling downhill back into the burned area, whereas Water Bars put water into the Green When Constructing a fireline, Where does the material you clear go? - ANSWER-Into the un-burnt Green area What are the common denominators for deaths during a wildand firefighting operation - ANSWER-1. On relatively small fires or deceptively quiet areas of large fires 2. In relatively light fuels such as grass herbs and light brush 3. When there is an unexpected shift in wind direction or in wind speed 4. When fire responds to topographic conditions and runs uphill 5. During the critical fire period What do we wear under our Nomex? - ANSWER-Cotton What does cotton under nomex protect us from? - ANSWER-Radiant heat First Fire Command - ANSWER-1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts Second - ANSWER-2. Know what your fire is doing at all times Third - ANSWER-3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire 4th - ANSWER-4. Identify escape routes and safety zones, and make them known 5th - ANSWER-5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger 6th - ANSWER-6. Be alert, Keep calm, think clearly, act decisively 7th - ANSWER-7. Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your supervisor,