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1
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Who approves the ordering and releasing of all companies?

A

IC

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Who directs and Courtney is all staff activities?

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IC

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3
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What comprises the command staff?

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PIO-safety-liaison

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Who is responsible for the collection, evaluation and dissemination of information?

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Planning section chief

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What unit and section is responsible for that F666?

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Resource unit, planning section

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6
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Where are T cards located?

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Division sedans

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If MFC dorms a strike team, what numbers will be used?

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21-50

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If strike teams are formed at an incident, what numbers will be used?

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51 and above

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9
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What is a tactical team?

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A team of mixed resources

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10
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How will tactical team be labeled and number?

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T/T 1, T/T 2, etc

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11
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What is the T card color coding?

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White- Headings
Rose - Engines
Yellow- Dozers 
Blue - Helicopters 
Orange - Fixed Wing Aircrafts 
Green - Camp Crews
Tan - Other, trucks, fuel tenders, T/T etc
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12
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How are T/T’s and S/Ts denoted on a T card?

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Black out the right side of the T portion

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13
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Which unit will probably have the greatest workload immediately preceding and following each planning meeting?

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Documentation unit

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What other time will the documentation unit have a large workload?

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At the end of the incident

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15
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How many technical specialist be used?

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Report to planning, may function within an existing unit, form a separate unit if required or be reassigned to other parts of the organization

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16
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What unit is tasked with providing fuel for apparatus and to provide repair and maintenance services utilizing department mechanics?

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Ground support unit

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17
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What position in the ICS is responsible for the activation and management of incident facilities?

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Base manager

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18
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The communications unit responsibilities are grouped into work three functions?

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Incident dispatch operation, message center operations, and technical operations

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19
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Who is normally dispatch to be the medical unit leader?

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A Captain from MLU

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Branch directors will be activated between what positions of the ICS to maintain span of control?

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Between operations and DIV/GRP Supervisors

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A S/T or T/T Leader is subordinate to who?

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DIV/GRP Supervisor

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22
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What rank will normally be the air recon officer?

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BC

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23
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What by definition are unassigned personnel?

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Personnel not assigned to a single resource, a S/T or an organizational unit

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24
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For outside the city, what comprises a S/T?

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5 Engines, 1 BC

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25
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What three letter designator do we use?

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LFD

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26
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What numbers are we assigned?

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1000-1074

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27
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What area is LAFD assigned to?

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Area “A”

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28
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What other fire departments are area “A” departments?

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Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills

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29
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What numbers are assigned for the other area “A” departments?

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1075-1099

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30
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What three letter designator will be used for a strike team with mixed resources from area “A”?

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XLA

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31
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What does the “A” mean in LFD S/T 1001 A?

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The “A” Indicates that the strike team is all type 1 engines

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What will the first strike team comprised of mixed resources from Area A be called?

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XLA S/T 1075A

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33
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What type of apparatus have 120 channel FIRESCOPE radios?

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Frontline battalion and division sedans

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34
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Our first alarm response is based on what concept?

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Hit it hard and fast

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35
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What is the minimum assignment for BRUSH?

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4E, 1TF, 2Helo, 2BC

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36
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During the response you should notify responding companies if you have a ______?

A

Loom Up

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37
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If you have a little nap, what info should be noted?

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Shape, color and angle of smoke column

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38
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What info can be deduced from Shape, color, and Angle of smoke column?

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It tells you wind direction, air stability and hints at what is burning

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39
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A brush size up should include what 7 items?

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Exact location of fire 
size and terrain of fire material burning 
wind direction/speed 
exposures 
life hazard 
assistance needed
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40
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What should be done after making your initial size up and report?

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Place your company under command of an acting captain and assign them to the most urgent task

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41
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To extinguish brushfires the LAFD primarily depends on _____ and _____ where other agencies tend to depend more on cutting fire brakes for control

A

Hose lines and water

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42
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_____ _____ Is our primary consideration under any conditions with the exception of safety.

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Structure protection (structural defense)

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43
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Staging location at a brushfire should be determined by what factors?

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Access to fire, where is fire going, structures versus brush threatened, need for multiple staging areas and recycling of companies

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44
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What is the most common action for the first engine company on scene?

A

Attacked a hot flank

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45
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What are the minimum actions to be taken when assigned to protect and immediately exposed structure?

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Survey the area you are protecting and give priority of protection; consider Construction, topographical features, equipment, staffing, field intensity, etc. etc.

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46
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When the time comes for action, lay out enough hose to cover the entire structure including______.

A

The roof

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47
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The first chief officer on scene of a brush incident should establish what three things?

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A command post, a staging area, and a helispot

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48
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What are four things that all officers need to review for brush season?

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Brush hose lays

Helicopter support

Standard wildland FF safety rules

Proper use of PPE and equipment

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49
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Officer should review their districts regarding what 8 items?

A 
Brush inventories 
Mountain area fire roads Condition of fire roads Canyon areas 
Command post locations 
Staging locations 
Helispot locations 
Communication trouble areas
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50
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What is a scratch line?

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And unfinished perimeter control line. It will have to be cols trailed as soon as possible

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51
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When the SPAWS is transported via department helicopter, the airspeed is limited to what?

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80 knots

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52
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What is the company officers responsibility when Assigned to establish or staff helispots?

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Conduct survey of Helispot location Transmitting necessary info to helicopter pilot
Ensuring the establishment of adequate water
Assign company personnel to key positions
Assign a landing safety guide

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53
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As a helicopter is Field it’s weight increases and can cause the skids to Springs outward up to you how many inches?

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6 inches

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54
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What is the minimum clearance between landing pads (center to center)?

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150 feet

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55
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Cal OSHA requires that all members engaged in wiland firefighting Be provided with what PPE?

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Helmet, goggles, brush jacket, nomex work pants or wool trousers, gloves, safety boots, and fire shelter

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56
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LAFD Policy requires that all members have with them what additional piece of PPE?

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Firefighting hood

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57
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Chances of a canyon bottom blow up are fairly remote if the canyon is wide, which is how many yards?

A

200 yards or more

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58
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The foil on aluminum fire shelters will reflect what percent of a flame fronts Radion heat?

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95%

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59
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The two most important actions during entrapment are what?

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Staying under your shelter and protecting airway, lungs and skin by lying prone, face to the ground

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60
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Wet clothes conducts heat how many times faster than dry clothes?

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Five times faster

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61
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When applying your fire shelter, clearing area how big?

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4 x 8’ or larger if possible, down to Mineral soil

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62
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Flamethrowers can generate winds of what speed?

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50 mph or more

63
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What are indicators that it may be safe to leave the fire shelter?

A

A drop in noise, wind and/or heat

64
Q

What 4 common denominators were found at brush fires were firefighters were killed?

A

Relatively small fires or quiet sectors on large fires
Fatal burns inflicted in relatively light fuels
Unexpected shift and wind direction or speed
Fire ran uphill

65
Q

A basic brush Hosley is limited to how many feet?

A

400’ (complete 1 1/2” bed)

66
Q

Why is 1 3/4 not recommended?

A

Higher GPM flow’s, nozzle reaction, kinking at low pressures, possible thermal damage to hose, 1 3/4” consideration for supply line

67
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Cold trailing is easiest when done from ______ to

A

Easiest from top to bottom

68
Q

Cold trailing is best done when completed from _____ to _____

A

Best is done from bottom up

69
Q

Fire behavior is defined as the manner in which:

A

Fuels ignite, flames develop, and fire spreads

70
Q

The wildland fire environment consist of what three major components?

A

Weather, topography, fuels (WTF)

71
Q

Which of the wildland fire environment components is the most variable?

A

Weather

72
Q

Which of the three wildland fire environment components is the most constant?

A

Topography

73
Q

What is the ignition temperature of brush?

A

It varies between 400 and 700°F

Practical average 540°F Hot days can be as low as 160° which is 25% of the needed temp for ignition

74
Q

What are the three basic fuel categories?

A

Grasses and weeds
(LIGHT)

Coastal sage scrub (MEDIUM)

Mixed Chaparral (HEAVY)

75
Q

What is the national fire danger rating system? Brush Burning Index

A 
0-37 LOW
38-47 MEDIUM 
48-110 HIGH
111-161 VERY HIGH 
162+ EXTREME
76
Q

What is the leading cause of Firefighter injuries?

A

Fatigue due to heat

77
Q

What time is needed to deploy fire shelter?

A

25 seconds or less

78
Q

When shall fire shelters be inspected?

A

Monthly

79
Q

Prior to the start of the brush season all officers need to review their commands to ensure that training has taken place in the following areas:

A
  1. Brush fire hose lays 2.Helicopter support 3.Standard wildland fire fighting safety rules
  2. Use of proper fire fighting protective clothing and equipment
80
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Officers whose districts contain grass and brush areas should review their districts regarding the following:

A
  1. Brush inventories
  2. Mountain area roads
  3. Condition of fire roads
  4. Canyon areas
  5. Command post locations
  6. Staging locations
  7. Helispot locations
  8. Communication “problem areas”
81
Q

What should a size up consist of?

A
  1. Exact location
  2. Size and terrain
  3. Material burning
  4. Wind speed and direction
  5. Exposures
  6. Life hazards
  7. Assistance needed
82
Q

How big is an acre?

A

200’ x 200’

83
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What should you do after size up with your crew?

A

Place your company under an acting captain and assign to most urgent task

84
Q

When should an indirect attack not be used?

A

In heavy fuel, Highwinds and to stop head of fire

85
Q

Disadvantages of Direct attack include

A

A longer Fireline, more overhaul and personnel working directly in the heat and smoke

86
Q

Fire perimeter must be cold trailed and patrols continued until what?

A

Until fire is dead out

87
Q

What is our primary consideration under any circumstances with the exception of safety?

A

Structure protection

88
Q

What is your priority of actions?

A

To prevent loss of life, then to prevent property damage through further extension of the fire (protect exposures) then to confine the fire to its area of origin and then to extinguish it completely

89
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Most common action for a first in engine company is what?

A

To attack the hot flank

90
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The protection of structures at a brushfire will generally fall into two possible situations

A
  1. In a large, fast-moving fire where a direct attack has not or will not be effective
  2. In an indirect attack where the protection of structures from the advancingFire is necessary
91
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When protecting structures lay out how much hose and how shall you park?

A

Lay out enough hose to cover the entire structure including the roof. Park the apparatus in a safe location, lay out a protection line, keep the engine running

92
Q

Use of radios for _____ (calling for additional companies etc.) Use hand signals for _____.

A

Tactical messages only, operational messages

93
Q

Lines that are left should do what with the fittings

A

The fittings removed before moving on to a new assignments

94
Q

The minimum action to be taken by your company when assigned to protect an immediately exposed structure should include

A

Surveying the area you are protecting and giving priority of protection

95
Q

If a task can be accomplished by three engines rather than five, the remaining companies of the strike team should do what

A

The available companies should be recycled back to staging for additional assignment

96
Q

The ultimate objective at a brushfire is what

A

To contain the fire to a given perimeter by establishing a fire control line around it

97
Q

The method used to construct the Fire control line will vary depending on what?

A

On the location and size of the fire, terrain involved and methods of attack, direct or indirect

98
Q

_____ Is an unfinished preliminary control line made as an emergency action to check the spread of fire, and to establish control of the perimeter

A

A scratch line

99
Q

______Is a fire break that is wide enough for permanent control, they can be used in a direct or in direct attack

A

Control line

100
Q

What are the methods of extension for basic brush hose lays?

A

Hose rolls, bucket brigade, wet line dry line, continuous line

101
Q

What message is it when you pull a second dryline of hose parallel to the wetline to be extended?

A

Wet line/Dry line Method

102
Q

In this method of extension, hose is added to the firefighting line at the apparatus

A

Continuous line

103
Q

When pulling hoes with helicopters sling, load capabilities is approximately how many pounds?

A

750 lbs

104
Q

When implementing the water shuttle, what shall be assigned the responsibility for implementation and coordination of the operation?

A

Water shuttle officer

105
Q

Incident commander must decide whether to set up a water relay operation or have apparatus shuttle water to the fire. This decision will be based in part upon

A

The quantity of water needed, distance from water supply, terrain and the resources available to do the job

106
Q

When doing the water shuttle assembly two firefighters remove the following equipment:

A

2 1/2” gated wye

2 1/2” double male

2 1/2” to 1 1/2” gated wye

100’ of 1 1/2” out of each transverse hose bed

107
Q

The relay officer should request one triple apparatus for every what distance?

A

1/10th of a mile

108
Q

If the necessity arises to use 2 1/2 inch hose the total capacity of the relay will be limited to what GPM?

A

700 GPM

109
Q

When doing the relay operation on flat terrain all pumps will maintain what psi?

A

180 psi

110
Q

During relay operations never shut water off at _____, if shut down is needed address the pump at the_____.

A

Nozzle, Source of supply

111
Q

Relay Operations will deliver a maximum of how many GPM’s?

A

900 GPM

112
Q

When doing the brush exposure hose lay what is dropped off at each drop?

A

3 1/2” to 2 1/2” gated wye 2 1/2” to 3 1/2” increaser 2 1/2” to 1 1/2” reducer 100’ minimum 1 1/2” and 1 3/4” hose or 2 1/2”,
shovel, canteen, ladder 10’ roof,
Brush fire shelter, breathing apparatus, turnouts

113
Q

In most cases the SPAWS system can be employed by a task force in how much time?

A

Less than 10 minutes

114
Q

If department helicopter is transporting the SPAWS system it is limited to how many knots?

A

80 knots

115
Q

The SPAWS system height of lift capacity and the time required to prime is?

A

15 inches at 400 GPM, time required to prime is 60 seconds

116
Q

Backfiring is a drastic measure that is to be deployed only when

A

Extreme emergencies

117
Q

Prior to backfiring approval Shall be obtained from who?

A

IC

118
Q

Backfiring brush or grass shall be used as what?

A

Extinguishment tool

119
Q

Backfiring shall not be attempted unless what?

A

All exposed structures are protected or considered at risk

120
Q

All backfiring rules are exempt when what?

A

DIRECT LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS

121
Q

A trench shall never be less than what dimensions?

A

1’ wide by 1’ deep

122
Q

Company officer assigned to the Helispot shall transmit what to the first in helicopter?

A

Wind direction and velocity

123
Q

How much 2 1/2” hose is used to connect the camlock?

A

50’

124
Q

A sufficient amount of 1 1/2” hose to reach all areas of the helipad and shall be in what manner and serve as what purpose?

A

Connected to the engine and charged, serves as a safety/protection line

125
Q

A single protection line may serve how many Landing pad’s?

A

2

126
Q

What is to be placed at the Wye and remain there during the time the helispot is in operation?

A

20lbs dry chemical extinguisher

127
Q

The minimum clearance between landing pads center to center is what?

A

150’

128
Q

In a recent analysis there were four common denominators found at brushfires where firefighters were killed:

A
  1. Firefighters lost their lives on relatively small fires or in seemingly quiet sectors of large fires
  2. Fatal burns were inflicted in relatively light fuels such as grass, weeds or very light brush
  3. An unexpected Shift in the wind direction or wind speed occurred
  4. Deaths occurred when the fire ran uphill, trapping firefighters
129
Q

Being on a _____ a Fire is one of the most hazardous places to be

A

Slope above

130
Q

_____ are one of the most hazardous fire conditions facing the wildland firefighting

A

Spot fires

131
Q

Danger signs to watch out for in canyon bottoms are?

A
  1. Spot fires on the far side away from the main body of fire. This is a sign that the fuel on the far side is preheating. The entire canyon fall could burst into flames without warning.
  2. Fire whirlwinds in the Canyon bottom indicating unstable air
132
Q

If the fire is going to overrun you and your apparatus, take the following action:

A
  1. Have the engine running. You may not be able to start the engine after the fire burns over.
  2. Always leave the apparatus headlights and warning lights on. Smoke will obscure visibility making the apparatus hard to see.
  3. In closed apparatus, get inside and close the windows. Consider using your fire shelters to protect you from radiant heat coming through the window glass.
133
Q

The foil of the shelter will reflect _____ of flame fronts radiant heat

A

95%

134
Q

After several training sessions, deployment can be accomplished in

A

25 seconds or less

135
Q

Deployment sites should be free of fuels. Begin scraping away what fuels are there. Clear an area of ______ (larger, time permitting) down to mineral soil

A

4x8’

136
Q

Keep your nose to the ground, approximately ______, cooler, cleaner air can be found at the ground level.

A

6” layer

137
Q

The shelter shall be inspected when? The shelter has an _____ shelf life?

A

Monthly or after being carried by members in the field, indefinite

138
Q

Remove the shelter from service when?

A

If aluminum particles have turned the normally clear vinyl bag gray, serious abrasion has occurred or when tears exceed 1 inch long

Shelters with dents or punctures in the foil over 1 inch wide or with 1/2 inch or more of foil missing

139
Q

The wildland fire in varmint consist of what three major components?

A

Topography, fuels and weather

140
Q

______ Is the most variable of the three environmental factors

A

Weather

141
Q

The elements of weather that will affect fire behavior are?

A
  1. Wind speed and direction
  2. Relative humidity
  3. Temperature
  4. Atmospheric stability
  5. Precipitation
142
Q

Stable air= predictable fire behavior; stable air can be recognized by:

A

Poor visibility at low levels (smog, fog)
Stratus type clouds,
Steady wins,
Smoke columns that drift apart after limited rise.

143
Q

Unstable air=danger in the form of unpredictable fire behavior, fire whirlwinds etc.
Unstable air can be identified by:

A 
Vertically developing cumulus clouds, 
Tall smoke columns
Dust devils 
Clean Air and 
Gusty winds
144
Q

The wind speeds quoted in weather forecasts are windspeeds measured at _____ above the surface and light fuels, or _____ above the mean cover height in heavier or taller fuels

A

20’, 20’

145
Q

The average speed of up-canyon, daytime winds are about

A

10-15 MPH

146
Q

Down-canyon wind speeds, nighttime flows average

A

5-8 MPH

147
Q

Whirlwinds or dust devils are one of the most common indications of

A

Intense local heating and unstable air conditionings

148
Q

______ Is the ratio of the actual amount of water vapor in a given volume of air, to the amount of water vapor which could be present if the air were saturated at the same temperature

A

Relative humidity

149
Q

The ignition temperature of brush varies between ______. A practical average temperature is considered to be about ______

A

400 and 700°F, 540°F

150
Q

_____Is the most constant of the three major components of the fire environment

A

Topography

151
Q

_____ and _____ Facing slopes typically have the greatest number of fires

A

South and west

152
Q

_____Typically have the heaviest fuel’s, highest fuel moisture, lowest average temperature, lowest rate of spread of fires and lowest fire starts

A

North slopes

153
Q

Our fuels can be classified in three basic categories:

A
  1. Grasses and weeds (light fuels)
  2. Coastal sage scrub (moderate fuels)
  3. Mixed chaparral (heavy fuels)

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