Wildland Final, Calfire/FF1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Wildland PPE - CORRECT ANSWER - Gloves
Helmet
Eyepro
Earpro
Shroud
Nomex longsleve shirt
Nomex pants
NFPA 1977 Boots
Fire Shelter
When to carry them? - CORRECT ANSWER - Always
Should your wildland safety uniform be kept together for immediate use? - CORRECT
ANSWER - YES
Difference between a trench and a water Bar - CORRECT ANSWER - Trenches put material
rolling downhill back into the burned area, whereas
Water Bars put water into the Green
When Constructing a fireline, Where does the material you clear go? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Into the un-burnt Green area
What are the common denominators for deaths during a wildand firefighting operation -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. On relatively small fires or deceptively quiet areas of large fires
2. In relatively light fuels such as grass herbs and light brush
, 3. When there is an unexpected shift in wind direction or in wind speed
4. When fire responds to topographic conditions and runs uphill
5. During the critical fire period 1400-1700
What do we wear under our Nomex? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cotton
What does cotton under nomex protect us from? - CORRECT ANSWER - Radiant heat
First Fire Command - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions
and forecasts
Second - CORRECT ANSWER - 2. Know what your fire is doing at all times
Third - CORRECT ANSWER - 3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the
fire
4th - CORRECT ANSWER - 4. Identify escape routes and safety zones, and make them
known
5th - CORRECT ANSWER - 5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger
6th - CORRECT ANSWER - 6. Be alert, Keep calm, think clearly, act decisively
7th - CORRECT ANSWER - 7. Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your
supervisor, and adjoining forces
8th - CORRECT ANSWER - 8. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Wildland PPE - CORRECT ANSWER - Gloves
Helmet
Eyepro
Earpro
Shroud
Nomex longsleve shirt
Nomex pants
NFPA 1977 Boots
Fire Shelter
When to carry them? - CORRECT ANSWER - Always
Should your wildland safety uniform be kept together for immediate use? - CORRECT
ANSWER - YES
Difference between a trench and a water Bar - CORRECT ANSWER - Trenches put material
rolling downhill back into the burned area, whereas
Water Bars put water into the Green
When Constructing a fireline, Where does the material you clear go? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Into the un-burnt Green area
What are the common denominators for deaths during a wildand firefighting operation -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. On relatively small fires or deceptively quiet areas of large fires
2. In relatively light fuels such as grass herbs and light brush
, 3. When there is an unexpected shift in wind direction or in wind speed
4. When fire responds to topographic conditions and runs uphill
5. During the critical fire period 1400-1700
What do we wear under our Nomex? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cotton
What does cotton under nomex protect us from? - CORRECT ANSWER - Radiant heat
First Fire Command - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions
and forecasts
Second - CORRECT ANSWER - 2. Know what your fire is doing at all times
Third - CORRECT ANSWER - 3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the
fire
4th - CORRECT ANSWER - 4. Identify escape routes and safety zones, and make them
known
5th - CORRECT ANSWER - 5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger
6th - CORRECT ANSWER - 6. Be alert, Keep calm, think clearly, act decisively
7th - CORRECT ANSWER - 7. Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your
supervisor, and adjoining forces
8th - CORRECT ANSWER - 8. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood
