WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. You are called to a class G fire and you know your stuff. Match each term with the
MOST appropriate description: prep and resources
A.Involves removing flammable material down to mineral soil
B. Contains hot spots, smoldering snags, stumps, and downed Trees
C.Begins after the fire is completely lined
D. Refers to all constructed or natural barriers
E. Refers to an area that is not burnt
F. Minimizes the chance of being outflanked by the fire - ANSWERSA. 2.
B. 6.
C. 4.
D. 1.
E.5.
F. 3
It's time to put on your outerwear. Let's see if you can put it all together. Match each
clothing item with the MOST appropriate description:
A. recommended fabric for undergarments 1. Nomex B.Most common fabric used for
wildland
protective clothing 2. Cotton C. Not recommended for undergarments 3. Non-flame/heat
resistant clothing - ANSWERSA. 2.
B. 1.
C. 3.
There are a few don'ts for helmet use Identify TWO things that you should NOT do with
your wildland helmet
a. Don't attach a neck shroud to your wildland helmet
b. Don't attach reflective tape to your helmet
c. Don't use cleaning solvents to clean your helmet
d. Don't use soap to clean your helmet
, e. Don't wear your helmet backward
f. Don't wear your helmet forward - ANSWERSC.Don't use cleaning solvents to clean
your helmet
e. Don't wear your helmet backward
All of the following are considered part of the MINIMUM wildland firefighting PPE
EXCEPT
a. respiratory equipment
b. Eye protection
c. Protective footwear
d. Gloves - ANSWERSa. respiratory equipment
Web gear is a versatile piece of equipment you can use to carry useful items Select
THREE examples you can carry on your web gear:
a. Fire shelter
b. Fusees
c. Helmet
d. Pulaski
e. Canteen - ANSWERSa. Fire shelter
b. Fusees
e. Canteen
All of the following are optional items to bring EXCEPT
a. a jacket or coat
b. Sleeping bag
c. Music player
d. Extra clothing - ANSWERSb. Sleeping bag
The proper and immediate treatment of heat stroke can be the difference between life
and Death for a victim. Select THREE of the treatments for heat stroke
a. Transport to a medical facility as soon as possible
b. Place cold packs on the area the patient has cramps
c. Cool the patient
d. Administer salt tablets
e. Move the patient out of the sun and away from heat sources - ANSWERSa.
Transport to a medical facility as soon as possible
c. Cool the patient
e. Move the patient out of the sun and away from heat sources
Identify the set of terms that best fills in the blanks in the sentence below: To minimize
fatigue and injury ______________________ and _____________________
a. stop working when you choose, stay in the shade
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. You are called to a class G fire and you know your stuff. Match each term with the
MOST appropriate description: prep and resources
A.Involves removing flammable material down to mineral soil
B. Contains hot spots, smoldering snags, stumps, and downed Trees
C.Begins after the fire is completely lined
D. Refers to all constructed or natural barriers
E. Refers to an area that is not burnt
F. Minimizes the chance of being outflanked by the fire - ANSWERSA. 2.
B. 6.
C. 4.
D. 1.
E.5.
F. 3
It's time to put on your outerwear. Let's see if you can put it all together. Match each
clothing item with the MOST appropriate description:
A. recommended fabric for undergarments 1. Nomex B.Most common fabric used for
wildland
protective clothing 2. Cotton C. Not recommended for undergarments 3. Non-flame/heat
resistant clothing - ANSWERSA. 2.
B. 1.
C. 3.
There are a few don'ts for helmet use Identify TWO things that you should NOT do with
your wildland helmet
a. Don't attach a neck shroud to your wildland helmet
b. Don't attach reflective tape to your helmet
c. Don't use cleaning solvents to clean your helmet
d. Don't use soap to clean your helmet
, e. Don't wear your helmet backward
f. Don't wear your helmet forward - ANSWERSC.Don't use cleaning solvents to clean
your helmet
e. Don't wear your helmet backward
All of the following are considered part of the MINIMUM wildland firefighting PPE
EXCEPT
a. respiratory equipment
b. Eye protection
c. Protective footwear
d. Gloves - ANSWERSa. respiratory equipment
Web gear is a versatile piece of equipment you can use to carry useful items Select
THREE examples you can carry on your web gear:
a. Fire shelter
b. Fusees
c. Helmet
d. Pulaski
e. Canteen - ANSWERSa. Fire shelter
b. Fusees
e. Canteen
All of the following are optional items to bring EXCEPT
a. a jacket or coat
b. Sleeping bag
c. Music player
d. Extra clothing - ANSWERSb. Sleeping bag
The proper and immediate treatment of heat stroke can be the difference between life
and Death for a victim. Select THREE of the treatments for heat stroke
a. Transport to a medical facility as soon as possible
b. Place cold packs on the area the patient has cramps
c. Cool the patient
d. Administer salt tablets
e. Move the patient out of the sun and away from heat sources - ANSWERSa.
Transport to a medical facility as soon as possible
c. Cool the patient
e. Move the patient out of the sun and away from heat sources
Identify the set of terms that best fills in the blanks in the sentence below: To minimize
fatigue and injury ______________________ and _____________________
a. stop working when you choose, stay in the shade
