S-130 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

Which of the following statements regarding physically fit firefighters is FALSE? A. Fit workers acclimate faster at high elevations. B. Fit workers are less likely to be injured on the fireline. C. Fit workers perform better in the heat. D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the fireline. Correct Answer: D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the fireline. It is well documented that physically fit workers perform better in the heat, acclimate faster at high elevations, and are less likely to be injured on the fireline. Place each management principle in order to match with the best description. - An established and common set of incident objectives - Allows supervisors to track and monitor subordinates 2 - Tracks resources and assignment lists - Span of control - Unified command - Personnel accountability Correct Answer: - Unified command - Span of control - Personnel accountability The portion of a control line where flammable material has been removed by scraping or digging down to mineral soil is known as the____. Correct Answer: Fireline Identify THREE facets affected by cultural differences. Correct Answer: • Food • Housing • Dress • Religion Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from which of the following THREE threats? Correct Answer: Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from: • Personal injury • Radiant heat • Hostile ambient temperature conditions 3 Identify FOUR actions you can take to make sure you perform physically well on the fireline. Correct Answer: • Limit caffeine to 300 mg per day (a cup of coffee has 100 mg) • Avoid alcohol • Stay away from eating red meat two days in a row • Limit eggs to one per day • Choose whole wheat bread over white • Substitute other seasonings for salt • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables • Avoid large amounts of sugar calories • Concentrate on getting enough carbohydrates Place the following fire behavior terms in order to match with the corresponding description. 1. A fire that burns with a low flame and spreads slowly 2. A fire that spreads rapidly with a well-defined head 3. A fire moving away from the head or against the wind 4. Sparks produced by the main fire are carried by winds 5. A fire periodically igniting the crown of trees 6. A fire primarily advancing across the tops of trees Correct Answer: 1. Creepi