Ch. 21 - Wildland and Ground Cover Fires Flashcards
1
Q
Which government agency is responsible for coordinating firefighting activities on federal lands?
A
US Forest Service
2
Q
Do fires spread more quickly in fine fuels or in heavy timber and brush?
A
Fine fuels
3
Q
What is the unburned part of a wildland fire called?
A
The green
4
Q
What is a burned part of a wildland fire called?
A
the black
5
Q
How many of the “18 watch out situations” must occur before a firefighter should reconsider an assignment due to safety concerns?
A
5
6
Q
What kind of surface area do fine fuels have relative to their volume?
A
large
7
Q
What is the traveling edge of a wildfire called?
A
the head of the fire
8
Q
how many calories per day do wildland fire fighters need?
A
5-6k
9
Q
NFPA standard for wildland firefighter professional qualifications?
A
1051
