Chapter 11- Extended And Final Attack Flashcards
The term for the phase when suppression efforts continue into a second operational period is called what?
Extended attack
When a fire transitions into extended attack, what should be completed?
Written IAP (Incident Action Plan)
What may need to be established if multiple resources are ordered?
Staging area
One of the most important roles of the IC is to what?
Track all incident resources
Who is responsible for developing accurate maps of the incident?
Plans section
What is one of the most important logistical considerations?
Communications
Who is responsible for locating, establishing and supporting the ICP?
Logistics section
What is the standard mop-up policy for FFS?
100’ in or 100%
What FFS policy requires that any areas of unburned fuel between the fire edge and the fire line be cut out, burned out or dead out?
Blackline policy
What is the term used to describe the burning of timber litter or shrubs after the initial flaming from has passed?
Reburn
A new ignition that crosses a control line through radiation or conduction is called what?
Slop-over
A new ignition that crosses a control line through convection is called what?
Spot fire
When should a fire edge be cold-trailed?
When it is unnecessary or unfeasible to establish a fire line
What is the most important human factor to Guard against during mop-up?
Complacency
What is one of the most common injuries suffered during mop-up?
Eye injuries
