Wildland Firefighting II Questions With
Correct Answers
. Identify two ways to address splintering problems when using wooden handled tools
a. Ensure tool heads are not broken or cracked
b. Replace loose or cracked handles
c. Use a hand file to smooth damaged handles
d. Sand and refinish handles with linseed oil
e. Store tools in mounting brackets
f. Use handle guards b. Replace loose or cracked handles
d. Sand and refinish handles with linseed oil
Match each firing device with the correct description
Most commonly used ignition device 1. Drip torch Contains phosphorus in the body of the
device 2. Fusee Considered an "Item in hand" suitable for burning out 3. Matches A. 1.
Drip Torch
B. 2. Fusee
C. 3. Matches
Match each firing device with its potential danger
,Ignition of fuel mix from improperly cooled component 1. Drip torch Eye damage from burning
flame 2. Fusee Explosion
Contact with hot slag A. 1. Drip Torch
B.2. Fusee
C. 1. Drip Toch
D. 2. Fusee
Identify three steps to follow when using or putting on a backpack pump
a. Lift with your legs and keep your back straight
b. Adjust the carrying straps to your body frame
c. Fill the tank with water from any available source
d. Conserve water by using a straight stream
e. Do not climb over obstacles or run a. Lift with your legs and keep your back straight
b. Adjust the carrying straps to your body frame
e. Do not climb over obstacles or run
Match each hose type with its function
For mobile attack on low intensity fires and for mop-up 1. Non- . collapsible rubber hose
, For sparse fuels and mop-up 2. Jacketed lined fire hose For use in heavy firefighting 3. Garden
hose For use in very light fuel fires 4. Unlined fire hose For drafting water from an auxiliary
water source 5. Hard suction . hose A. 1. Non- . collapsible rubber hose
B.3. Garden hose
C. 2. Jacketed lined fire hose
D.4. Unlined fire hose
E. 5. Hard suction . hose
Identify which nozzle to reserve for mop-up only and not for wildland fire attack
a. Adjustable fog nozzle
b. Plastic forestry nozzle
c. Combination forester nozzle
d. Dual gallonage combo nozzle c. Combination forester nozzle
Match each piece of equipment with the correct description
Commonly referred to as booster hose 1. Non-collapsible rubber . hose
Divides one hoseline into two hoselines 2. Weeping hose An unlined fire hose 3. Forrester nozzle
Has two separate discharge orifices 4. Gated wye Merges two hoselines into one hoseline 5.
Siamese A. 1. Non-collapsible rubber
B. 4. Gated wye
C. 2. Weeping hose
Correct Answers
. Identify two ways to address splintering problems when using wooden handled tools
a. Ensure tool heads are not broken or cracked
b. Replace loose or cracked handles
c. Use a hand file to smooth damaged handles
d. Sand and refinish handles with linseed oil
e. Store tools in mounting brackets
f. Use handle guards b. Replace loose or cracked handles
d. Sand and refinish handles with linseed oil
Match each firing device with the correct description
Most commonly used ignition device 1. Drip torch Contains phosphorus in the body of the
device 2. Fusee Considered an "Item in hand" suitable for burning out 3. Matches A. 1.
Drip Torch
B. 2. Fusee
C. 3. Matches
Match each firing device with its potential danger
,Ignition of fuel mix from improperly cooled component 1. Drip torch Eye damage from burning
flame 2. Fusee Explosion
Contact with hot slag A. 1. Drip Torch
B.2. Fusee
C. 1. Drip Toch
D. 2. Fusee
Identify three steps to follow when using or putting on a backpack pump
a. Lift with your legs and keep your back straight
b. Adjust the carrying straps to your body frame
c. Fill the tank with water from any available source
d. Conserve water by using a straight stream
e. Do not climb over obstacles or run a. Lift with your legs and keep your back straight
b. Adjust the carrying straps to your body frame
e. Do not climb over obstacles or run
Match each hose type with its function
For mobile attack on low intensity fires and for mop-up 1. Non- . collapsible rubber hose
, For sparse fuels and mop-up 2. Jacketed lined fire hose For use in heavy firefighting 3. Garden
hose For use in very light fuel fires 4. Unlined fire hose For drafting water from an auxiliary
water source 5. Hard suction . hose A. 1. Non- . collapsible rubber hose
B.3. Garden hose
C. 2. Jacketed lined fire hose
D.4. Unlined fire hose
E. 5. Hard suction . hose
Identify which nozzle to reserve for mop-up only and not for wildland fire attack
a. Adjustable fog nozzle
b. Plastic forestry nozzle
c. Combination forester nozzle
d. Dual gallonage combo nozzle c. Combination forester nozzle
Match each piece of equipment with the correct description
Commonly referred to as booster hose 1. Non-collapsible rubber . hose
Divides one hoseline into two hoselines 2. Weeping hose An unlined fire hose 3. Forrester nozzle
Has two separate discharge orifices 4. Gated wye Merges two hoselines into one hoseline 5.
Siamese A. 1. Non-collapsible rubber
B. 4. Gated wye
C. 2. Weeping hose
