BOOK 99 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS MANUANL CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATIONS

Question 1

The method used to construct the line will vary depending on the _____ and ____ of the fire, ______ involved and the method of attack, _____ or _____.

Answer 1

Location and size

Terrain

Direct or indirect

Question 2

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

Answer 2

A scratch line

Question 3

A scratch line is only an aid in quick control of the fire and will have to be _______ as soon as possible.

Answer 3

Cold trailed

Question 4

is a firebreak that is wide enough for permanent control that can be used in a direct or indirect attack.

Answer 4

A control line

Question 5

______ a fire control line must begin as soon as the line is established and must continue until the fire is “dead out”.

Answer 5

Patrolling

Question 6

As you patrol, mark the hot spots with _______ ___ _____, stack of rocks, etc., so your relief will know what to look for and where.

Answer 6

Fire line tape

Question 7

if it’s anticipated that tap-ins will be needed, then consideration should be given to reducing friction loss by using __” hose between the apparatus and fire control line anchor point.

Answer 7

1 1/2”

Question 8

The use of the __” hose as a brush firefighting line is not recommended.

Answer 8

1 3/4”

Question 9

Consideration should be given to using 1¾”, or larger diameter hose as

Answer 9

Supply lines

Question 10

This is the preferred method of use for steep terrain or heavy brush.

Answer 10

Hose Rolls

Question 11

Members are spaced along the existing line, and use a “_____ _____” method of passing hose and equipment along the line to the end.

Answer 11

Bucket brigade

Question 12

He/she pulls a second dry line of hose parallel to the wet line to be extended. Other members fall in and drag the dry line towards the nozzle.

Answer 12

Wet Line/Dry Line Method

Question 13

In this method of extension, hose is added to the firefighting line at the apparatus. When the line needs to be extended, the Engineer will connect additional sections of hose to an unused outlet

Answer 13

Continuous Line Method

Question 14

The remaining water in the hose will provide head pressure at the nozzle allowing it to be used while the line is being extended.

Answer 14

DOWNHILL EXTENSION:

Question 15

requires members to drag loaded hose uphill through the brush.

Answer 15

UPHILL EXTENSION:

Question 16

Department helicopters can be used effectively to transport, deploy, pick up or reposition hose lines as a sling load operation.

Answer 16

Pulling Hose With Helicopters

Question 17

Hose pulling operations will normally be conducted by _______ personnel with the assistance of ground fire personnel.

Answer 17

Helitac

Question 18

5. Connect the nylon hose pulling sling to the hose. This is accomplished by:
   a. Taking a bight of hose ___ to ___ feet from the end.

Answer 18

15 to 20

Question 19

Relay

2. Lay lines “_____ _____”. This method will eliminate much of the confusion and will deliver the water quicker.

Answer 19

Caravan style

Question 20

On flat terrain, all pumps will maintain ___ psi engine pressure using their gate pressure gauge.

Answer 20

180

Question 21

Swimming Pool Auxiliary Water Supply (S.P.A.W.S.) ystem is comprised of ___________feet of four inch ____ ____ _____ and appropriate fittings to provide as much flexibility as possible, enabling companies to access water resources that were previously inaccessible.

Answer 21

One hundred ten feet

White pvc pipe

Question 22

In most cases the S.P.A.W.S. system can be deployed by a Task Force in less than

Answer 22

10 mins

Question 23

During emergency operations the 4” PVC line may be easily cut if needed with one of the following tools:

1) ________ with Wood or Metal cutting blade.
2) ____ ____ ____ saw.
3) _____ saw.

Answer 23

Rotary saw

Cross cut wood saw

Hack saw

Question 24

The S.P.A.W.S. system may be transported via an _________, Department Helicopter or the Stake Bed truck assigned to the Valley Shops at Fire Station 88.

Answer 24

Aerial ladder truck

Question 25

When the S.P.A.W.S. system is transported via a Department helicopter the pipe is placed across the floor of the aircraft centered side to side. When flying the sliding doors remain open, and the airspeed of the helicopter is limited to __ knots.

Answer 25

80 knots

Question 26

To load the pipe bundle into the aircraft remove the two __ foot sections from the bundle and re-secure the straps.

Answer 26

5

Question 27

The S.P.A.W.S. system may be loaded into the stake bed truck by first removing the ____ foot sections of the pipe and re-securing the bundles. Load the bundles onto the truck and tie down with _____rope.

Answer 27

5 foot

Drop bag rope

Question 28

7” lift
600 gpm time required to prime: ____ seconds

10” lift
550 gpm time required to prime: ___seconds

15” lift
400 gpm time required to prime: ___ seconds

Answer 28

40 seconds

45 seconds

60 seconds

Question 29

is a drastic measure that is to be employed only in extreme emergencies.
Burning grass or brush to create a firebreak.

Answer 29

Backfiring

Question 30

This phase is the same as overhauling at a structure fire.

Answer 30

Coldtrailing

Question 31

A well constructed coldtrail is _____and _____ of the burn.

Answer 31

Half in and half out

Question 32

Coldtrailling
Authorities recommend a width somewhere between the same ____ as the brush and ____ the height of the brush, depending on the terrain, wind, etc

Answer 32

Same height

And twice height

Question 33

In order to prevent burning or smoldering objects such as cactus, pineapples, logs etc. from rolling downhill past the fireline, it is necessary to _____ below them.

Answer 33

Trench

Question 34

In selecting tools for coldtrailing, the most overlooked tool is the

Answer 34

Mccloud

Question 35

the McCloud is more reliable than a _____ and faster than a _____.

Answer 35

Hose line

Shovel

Question 36

The ______________ is more versatile than the McCloud, does a good job, and should be available on all firelines.

Answer 36

Round point shovel

Question 37

A member who uses a shovel often learns that the worst thing for a shovel blade is

Answer 37

Paint

Question 38

If you must paint your shovels, spray on a thin coat of

Answer 38

Aluminum paint

Question 39

To organize your crew into a “coldtrailing team.” The first member, often referred to as the “______,” has the job of cutting the heavy limbs and brush.

Answer 39

Pioneer

Question 40

The second member, called a “_____,” removes all of the loose limbs and throws these and the brush cut by the pioneer deep into the burn.

Answer 40

Thrower

Question 41

The third member finishes cutting the prescribed width of the trail, and scrapes to mineral earth removing ____ and _____

Answer 41

Duff and leaves

Question 42

The last man in the team is the ______. His job is to inspect and guarantee that the coldtrail is secure.

Answer 42

Captain

Question 43

Coldtrailing on a slope is easiest if done from the ____ ____, but it is BEST if it is done from the _____ ____.

Answer 43

Top down

Bottom up

Question 44

It is the responsibility of ___________ to familiarize themselves with Helispot/Helibase water tank filling procedures, and the potential tasks they may be assigned as part of such an operation.

Answer 44

All members

Question 45

The helicopter fill hose will arrive with the helicopter. This assembly consists of an ___foot section of 2½” inch rubber hose with a 2½” ______ “D” handle shut-off on the supply end and a ______coupling on the discharge end.

Answer 45

8 foot section

Pyrolite

Kam-lock

Question 46

This Kam-Lok assembly will be attached to the ___ foot section of 2½” hose extended from the wye fitting.

Answer 46

50

Question 47

As the helicopter is filled with water its weight increases, causing the helicopter skids to spread up to ____inches towards the outside

Answer 47

6 inches