Bushfire

Question 1

What are the three main factors that influence wildfire behaviour?

Answer 1

Fuel
Weather
Topography

Question 2

What are the 4 key elements of weather?

Answer 2

Air Temperature
Relative Humidity
Wind
Atmospheric Stability

Question 3

What are the 4 ways that wind influences a wildfire?

Answer 3

rate of spread
direction of spread
Fires intensity
Likelihood of spotting

Question 4

True or False
In very unstable atmospheres fire behaviour can be unpredictable and intense spotting may occur with little warning

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

True or False
A Fire travelling upslope Increases the rate of spread of a fire, and hence its intensity

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

What are the 6 parts of a wildfire?

Answer 6

A - Rear or Heel
B - Flanks/Sides
C - Finger
D - Head fire
E - Spot fire
F - Point of Origin

Question 7

What are 3 ways a structure may become involved in fire as a wildfire moved through the area?

Answer 7

Direct Flame
Radiant Heat
Ember Attack

Question 8

What is the main way structures are set alight during wildfires?

Answer 8

Ember Attack

Question 9

What does the acronym LACES stand for?

Answer 9

Lookout
Awareness
Communication
Escape Routes
Safety Zone

Question 10

What is the Burn over procedure?

Answer 10

• Driver/Pump Operator should give three (3) short blasts at one (1) second duration
  each on the horn and/or siren, followed by a short three (3) second break (repeated)
  as a warning signal and instruction for crew members to return to appliance
• Pump is running and set to idle
• Ensure all crew members are accounted for