Basics Flashcards
What does LCES stand for?
Lookouts
Communications
Escape routes
Safety zones
What does PPE stand for?
Personal
Protective
Equipment
What do hand crews do?
Construct fire lines
Make hose lays
What are the 3 things every firefighter must remember at all times?
Organization
Cleanliness
Accountability
What types of tools do you need?
Cutting tools
Scraping tools
Smothering tools
Chainsaws
What can’t you share with your fellow firefighters?
Prescribed medication
What are your crews and your weight limitations?
Crew cannot exceed 5100lbs
You cannot exceed 65lbs
With 45lbs of personal gear and 20 pounds being your web gear
What does ICS stand for?
Incident Command System
What does the ICS consist of?
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance
Who are the ICS command staff?
Operation section chief
Information officer
Safety officer
Liaison officer
What does ICP stand for?
Incident Command Post
How much clearance does a dozer need?
100ft ahead and 50ft behind
How should you correctly acquire the attention of a dozer driver
Walk at a 45 degree angle at the front and maybe attach a shirt to a shovel or tool and make a flag.
What do you need to know upon arrival at the ICP?
Name of the fire
Acreage of fire
Locations of active and inactive fires
Shower and chow hours
What should your mouth/face covering always be?
Dry
