Chapter 6- Preparedness And Initial Attack Flashcards
When should equipment ideally be serviced and made “fire-ready”?
After release from a fire
What is required on all FFS firefighting equipment?
Fire flap and fire rake
Single-but axe
Drip torch
What are the primary initial attack resource for the FFS?
Type 2 and 3 tractor/plows
Before responding to a wildfire, it is important that you what?
Have all your PPE
Walk around the vehicle to check for hazards
Allow vehicle to warm up to proper running conditions
Information on the FFS red lights and siren policy can be found where?
Chapter 410.008 of the FFS Policy and Procedures
If you are able, you should normally drive around the perimeter of the fire to properly size it up, unless what?
You can see the entire perimeter of the fire
If other units are already on scene, the first thing you should do when arriving on scene is what?
Receive a briefing
After scouting the fire, you should what?
Provide dispatch with a complete size-up report
Fire naming policy can be found where?
FFS Fire Manual 2.03
Your primary concern during initial attack is what?
The head of the fire
All known hazards and risks on a wildfire must be what?
Be mitigated
The best place to park your transport where it is safe is where?
In a cool area within the blackened region
How should transports be left?
With the windows closed and the keys in the ignition
How wide is a standard single disk plow line?
8 feet wide
As a rule of thumb, how wide do control lines need to be?
Twice the flame length in width
What should fire lines have if possible and practical?
An anchor point
It is essential that the firefighter maintains what at all times?
Situational awareness
If you can’t see the entire fire, you should what?
Post a lookout when there is potential danger
What is the key to successful firefighting?
Good decision making
What must Firefighters provide on their own?
Lunches
Drinking water
Medicines
