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Chapter 1- Wildfire Prevention & Mitigation Flashcards

1
Q

How many wildfires did the FFS respond to between 2002 and 2012?

A

33,560

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2
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The objective of education is to?

A

Modify or change human behavior

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3
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A wildland firefighters primary job is?

A

Fire prevention

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4
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What was the leading cause of wildfires in Florida between 2001 and 2011?

A

Carelessness

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5
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What are the “three E” legs of the prevention triangle?

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Education
Engineering
Enforcement

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6
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A presentation to a community group is an example of what?

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Education

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What are the Key factors necessary for successful education?

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Target the right group

Use the right message

Time the message appropriately

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9
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Exhibits can be made more effective by the use of what?

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Audiovisual aids

The presence of a person

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10
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When using Smokey Bear, it is important to have what?

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A uniformed helper with Smokey at all times

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11
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Conducting On-site compliance inspections is an example of what?

A

Enforcement

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12
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Mass media messages should be targeted when?

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At key times for maximum effectiveness

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13
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Humans activities or natural events that have “the potential to result in a wildfire ignition” are classified as what?

A

Risks

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14
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Natural or developed areas where less or destruction would be unacceptable are classified as what?

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Values

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15
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What is the name of the FFS tool that uses GIS at a to determine areas most at risk to wildfire?

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Fire Management Information System

FMIS

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16
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What is the term used to describe the area “where the trees meet the eaves”?

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Wildland Urban Interface

WUI

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17
Q

Between 2002 and 2007, studies indicated that each additional dollar that could have been spent on prevention would have resulted in reduced wildfire related losses and suppression costs by how much?

A

$35

19
Q

What are some principles of the Firewise Communities USA program?

A

Creating defensible space

Using Firewise construction materials

Providing access for emergency equipment

20
Q

What are purposes for a 30’ defensible space buffer recommended by Firewise Communities?

A

Helps keep fire from reaching structure

Helps reduce radiant heat from igniting structures

Keeps structure fires from spreading to wildlands

21
Q

Children’s programs should be geared towards whom?

A

The age level of the specific group

24
Q

Requiring spark arrestors in vehicles is an example of what?

A

Engineering

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