Chapter 10- The Wildand/Urban Interface Flashcards
What is the percentage of wildfires in Florida that occur in the WUI?
80%
On Black Friday in Florida, over 200 homes were destroyed. In what year did Black Friday occur?
1985
What are concerns to structural and wildland firefighters working together on the scene of WUI fire?
Different equipment
Different training
Different responsibilities
What are infrastructure challenges that often are encountered by firefighters in the WUI?
Utilities
Access
Evacuation traffic
When is it acceptable for a wildland firefighter to enter a burning structure?
Only when conditions outside are life-threatening
When does the first step occur when sizing up a WUI fire?
Before the incident
What is the first action in fighting a WUI fire?
Scouting the fire
When sizing up a WUI fire, what should be the first consideration?
Life safety
What is the biggest concern with cul-de-sacs during WUI fires?
Not wide enough to turn large trucks around quickly
What is a concern with water supplies during WUI fires?
The reliability of the source
When should size-up be done?
It is an ongoing process
To develop an effective action plan, it is critical to first identify what?
What the fire has done
What the fire is likely to do next
What the exposures are
How large should a safety zone be in a WUI fire?
4 times the flame height
A structure triage tool can be found where?
In the IRPG
Where should firefighters be when the flaming front is hitting a structure?
In an adequate safety zone
