202.15 Brush and Wildland Fires

Question 1

What is a Type 1 engine?

Answer 1

A typical structure engine. Crew of 4 personnel, minimum 400 gallon tank and 1000 gpm pump.

Question 2

Any WORKING _____ _____ BRUSH assignment or greater will be deemed a wildland fire and
receive appropriate additional resources.

Answer 2

FIRST ALARM

Question 3

Wildland PPE is designed to be more _______ and ________ while reducing fire fighter fatigue and heat-related injuries

Answer 3

comfortable functional

Question 4

What are 3 factors that have a critical effect on the fire behavior of a wildland fire?

Answer 4

Weather, Fuel, Topography

Question 5

What is a Red Flag Warning

Answer 5

conditions are present that may have substantial effects on any brush/wildland fire incidents during that period

Question 6

Command must have a plan that includes LCES. What is LCES stand for?

Answer 6

(Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes and Safety Zones) for fire fighters and equipment