S-190 Module 3 (Monitoring Fire Behavior) Questions with Solutions

S-190 Module 3 (Monitoring Fire
Behavior)

(Blank), fire behavior is fire activity presenting a potential hazard to fire personnel if the
tactics being used are not adjusted. - answerProblem

What are the 4 traits that EXTREME fire behavior is characterized by? - answer1. Rapid
Rate Of Spread
2. Intense burning
3. Spotting; &
4. Crowning

What does "Look UP, DOWN, & AROUND" mean? - answerUP: Check out the
WEATHER. This includes the Wind & the Atmospheric Stability

DOWN: See what FUEL is there. This includes Fuel Characteristics, Fuel Moisture, &
Fuel Temperature.

AROUND: Se what the TOPOGRAPHY is like

What are the 5 key indicators to pay attention to when assessing fuel characteristics? -
answer1. Continuous Fine Fuels
2. Heavy loading of dead & down fuels
3. Ladder fuels
4. Tight crowns spaces; &
5. Special Conditions: such as Firebrand sourcing or unusual fine fuels.

A general rule of thumb is that an Relative Humidity of, (Blank), percent or lower means
fire behavior will most likely increase dramatically. - answer25 percent

When assessing fuel temperatures, pay attention to THREE indicators: - answer1. High
Temperatures (higher than 85 F)
2. High percent of fuels in direct sunlight; &
3. Increasing aspect fuel temperatures

Identify the THREE fuel factors MOST indicative of factors leading to problem or
extreme fire behavior: - answer1. Moisture
2. Characteristics; &
3. Temperature

As identified in the IRPG, (Blank), and, (Blank), are the two most critical terrain
indicators. - answerSteep Slopes & Chutes