S-215 Fire Ops in the Wildland/Urban Interface
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Size-up Considerations Enroute (4)
- Previous Fires
- Observe weather patterns
- Color of smoke columns
- Observe Fuel characteristics, weather, topography, construction materials in the area, homes
occupied or vacant, evaluate water sources, use IRPG
- Consider utilizing online resources
Size-up Considerations At the Scene (8)
- Note safety zones and escape routes
- Note the number, arrangements, and types of structures
- Are structures safely defensible
- Are water supplies available
- Where is the fire in relation to structures
- What factors are causing fire spread, such as fuels, weather, and topography
- What is the current and expected fire behavior
- Are adequate resources available
Size-up and Initial Strategy Key Points (3)
- Begin building situational awareness as soon as possible
- Begin collecting information while en route to the incident
- Build an effective and safe action plan and implement operations as soon as feasible
Factors upon which to base structure triage decisions (5)
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Size-up Considerations Enroute (4)
- Previous Fires
- Observe weather patterns
- Color of smoke columns
- Observe Fuel characteristics, weather, topography, construction materials in the area, homes
occupied or vacant, evaluate water sources, use IRPG
- Consider utilizing online resources
Size-up Considerations At the Scene (8)
- Note safety zones and escape routes
- Note the number, arrangements, and types of structures
- Are structures safely defensible
- Are water supplies available
- Where is the fire in relation to structures
- What factors are causing fire spread, such as fuels, weather, and topography
- What is the current and expected fire behavior
- Are adequate resources available
Size-up and Initial Strategy Key Points (3)
- Begin building situational awareness as soon as possible
- Begin collecting information while en route to the incident
- Build an effective and safe action plan and implement operations as soon as feasible
Factors upon which to base structure triage decisions (5)
