S-190/S-130 WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING COURSE EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

How many feet are in a chain? Correct Answer: 66 feet Name the 3 sides of the fire triangle: Correct Answer: 1) Oxygen 2) Fuel 3) Heat How does conduction supply heat to a fuel to start a fire? Correct Answer: Conduction transfers heat to adjacent DIRECT CONTACT. How does radiation supply heat to a fuel to start a fire? Correct Answer: Radiation transfers heat to fuels through heat waves and rays. How does convection supply heat to a fuel to start a fire? 2 Correct Answer: Convection transfers heat to fuels through indirect heating/cooling via wind/smoke. Explain the reason for establishing an anchor point. Correct Answer: Creates an advantageous and safe point of origin to flank the fire by establishing control lines. What types of fuels might we find on the NORTH ASPECT? Correct Answer: Heavier fuels, lower temperatures, increased humidity, wetter soil, and increased fuel moisture What types of fuels might we find on the SOUTH ASPECT? Correct Answer: Lighter fuels, increased temperatures, decreased humidity, dryer soil, and decreased fuel moisture Describe how a slope can affect a fire's rate of spread