Chapter 11 Wildland Operations

Question 1

What factors influence a wildland fire?

Answer 1

Fuel, Weather and Topography

Question 2

What are the features of a SFD type3 engine?

Answer 2

Hose bed/Pump
Booster tank(500 Gallons)
Equipment compartments
1000 GPM pump
Aux pump rated at 150 GPM(Pump and Roll)
Can be a stand alone unit

Question 3

What is a patrol unit?

Answer 3

1 Ton pick up
130 GPM “Skid Mount” pump
300 Gallon Tank
Must be accompanied by their Type1 Engine

Question 4

What are the 2 different types of thread in wildland couplings?

Answer 4

National Standard Thread

National Pipe Straight Hose

Question 5

How much does 1” wildland hose weigh dry?

Answer 5

8 pounds per 100’

Question 6

How much does 1.5” wildland hose weigh?

Answer 6

14 Pounds per 100’

Question 7

What is the flow for 1” wildland nozzles?

Answer 7

10 or 25 GPM @100 PSI

Question 8

What is the flow for 1.5” wildland nozzles?

Answer 8

20 or 60 GPM @100 PSI

Question 9

What size hose are forestry clamps to be used on?

Answer 9

1” and 1.5” single jacket only

Question 10

How many gallons is carried in a back pack pump?

Answer 10

5 Gallons

Question 11

What is carried in the wildland hose pack?

Answer 11

2 - 100’ single jacket 100’ length of 1.5”

Question 12

In the wildland pack, what color pull cord represents what?

Answer 12

Orange/Red closest to the body

Blue is the outside pack

Question 13

What size hose can fit in the cascade hose roller?

Answer 13

1”-3”

Question 14

What are the specs of the SFD Wildland Nomex?

Answer 14

7.5 ounce, allows to wear in single layer configuration

Question 15

What is the difference between wildland and station boots?

Answer 15

Wildland boots do not have a steel shank or toe

Question 16

What is a safety zone?

Answer 16

Usually a recently burned area used for safety if the line gets burned over or spot fires make the line unusable.

Question 17

What is a deployment zone?

Answer 17

Similar to the Safety Zone, but area for shelter deployment, not big enough area to protect firefighters from radiant heat

Question 18

What is a temporary refuge area?

Answer 18

An area that is available for immediate refuge for temporary shelter if the routes to the safety zones are comprimised

Question 19

What are the strategic considerations for wildland suppression?

Answer 19

1. Direction and speed of travel

2. Structures threatened

Question 20

What is the difference between; Initial attack, Extended attack, Major fire?

Answer 20

Initial Attack - can be handled by first alarm companies, without need of reinforcements with in 2 hours

Extended Attack - Multiple alarm, 1st alarm companies need augmenting

Major Fire - Days to weeks to extinguish

Question 21

Describe Direct attack.

Answer 21

Directly applying water to the fires edge

Question 22

Describe Indirect attack.

Answer 22

Control line is a considerable distance away, involves placing a containment line in and burning area from fires edge to the control line

Question 23

Describe Parallel Attack.

Answer 23

Laying down an indirect wet line down and burn out from fires edge to the wet line

Question 24

What are some mobile attack safety considerations?

Answer 24

1. Maintain visual contact, spray windshield or mirror to get drivers attention
2. Hoseline must be charged prior to advancing to area
3. Running will cause you to miss/pass fire
4. Extinguish all fire
5. Work on or near the fire line
6. Watch for obstacles

Question 25

What are the mobile attack methods?

Answer 25

Flanking - Directly on the fire edge from an anchor point

Pincer - Using 2 or more engines flanking to meet at the head of the fire.

Tandem - Flanking operation in which 2 engines follow each other

Envelopment - Simultaneously attacking key points of the fire to develop multiple anchor points

Splitting the head - Very dangerous, using 2 or more engines, drive into the black from and anchor point and go for the head without regard for the flanks

Question 26

What is the max amount of hose on the ground for structure protection?

Answer 26

200’ Max