DB 19-10 Brush Ops 2019 Flashcards
1
Q
As of a result of the high rainfall levels across the State in the ___, vegetation growth exceeded the levels of the prior 5-10 years
A
winter of 2019
2
Q
The most significant factor of fuel growth was the expansive growth of ___ in all areas of the State, which added to the complexity of fires throughout the summer, assisting in the rapid development of large fires, and frequent movement of fire into larger fuel types.
A
grasses
3
Q
Like other areas of California, Los Angeles was threatened by several significant brush fires in 2018, the largest of which was the deadly ___ Fire
A
Woolsey
4
Q
Department’s risk management principles:
Activities that present a significant risk to the safety of members shall be limited to situations where there is a potential to ___
A
save endangered lives
5
Q
Department’s risk management principles:
Activities that are routinely employed to ___ shall be recognized as inherent risks to the safety of members, and actions shall be taken to reduce or avoid these risks.
A
protect property
6
Q
Department’s risk management principles:
No risk to the safety of members shall be acceptable when there is no possibility to ___.
A
save lives or property
7
Q
Task?
A
What is to be done
8
Q
Purpose?
A
Why is it to be done
9
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End State?
A
How should it look when done
10
Q
Effective immediately, all Officers shall:
Survey their ___ to ensure completeness and accuracy
A
Wildland Operational Plans
11
Q
Effective immediately, all Officers shall:
Ensure all apparatus have ___ identification
A
roof-top
12
Q
Effective immediately, all Officers shall:
Ensure all pumping apparatus are stocked with “Thermo-Gel” __ gallons minimum.
A
4
13
Q
Effective immediately, all Officers shall:
Ensure a __-hour supply of both MREs and drinking water is carried on apparatus
A
72
14
Q
Effective immediately, all Officers shall:
Verify all company commanders have the replaced the 2014 version of the IRPG, with the ____ (purple cover) version, available through the In-Service Training Section (ISTS).
A
2018 (purple cover)
-available through the In-Service Training Section
15
Q
Effective immediately, all Officers shall:
Ensure each company has current ___ to assist with UHF-VHF radios.
A
Frequency Guide Book
16
Q
The Mandatory Annual Safety Refresher Training will be accomplished and documented by completing the assigned Monthly Field Exercise for Wildland Incidents on Target Solutions Learning Management System. The assigned activity is intended to be conducted as a ___ whenever possible to initiate discussion among crewmembers and solidify standard operating guidelines.
A
group
17
Q
All Department members with emergency response duties shall complete the ___
A
Target Solutions Wildland Training Activity
RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher
18
Q
___ shall ensure that the brush firefighting readiness and training responsibilities outlined in this bulletin are completed within their commands by the assigned due date.
A
Deputy Chiefs
19
Q
The Department utilizes a Burning Index of the ___ as a basis to determine its commitment to pre-deploy resources at listed Burning Index (BI) levels.
A
National Fire Danger Rating System
20
Q
The Department calculates the BI every ___for the next day’s use.
A
evening
21
Q
BI:
0-37 = ?
A
Low
22
Q
BI:
37-47 = ?
A
Moderate
23
Q
BI:
48-110 = ?
A
High
24
Q
BI:
111-161 = ?
A
Very High
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162 and Above = ?
Extreme
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The on-duty Operations Valley Bureau (OVB) Assistant Chief assigned to ___ is responsible for monitoring current and expected fire weather conditions and the potential impact to Department resource staffing
Command 42
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Once it is determined that current or predicted fire weather conditions meet resource pre-deployment/augmentation guidelines a conference call shall be initiated to secure ___ approval. This call normally takes place at ___ hours the day before the pre-deployment/augmentation is anticipated
1) Deputy Department Commander
(DDC)
2) 1500
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The DDC will identify which augmented resources will be staffed based on the BI, Fire Weather, and input from MFC. The MFC Battalion Chief is responsible for transmitting a Special Notice announcing the approved resource pre-deployment/augmentation by no later than ___ hours the day before the pre-deployment/augmentation is anticipated.
1700
29
Pre-deployment will normally last up to ___ hours
24
30
When the Department is in pre-deployment mode all companies shall stock their apparatus with eight extra gallons of Thermo-Gel for a total of __ gallons (if available) and maintain apparatus fuel levels at __-full and above.
1) 12 gallons
| 2) ¾-full
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Brush Resources:
| Task Force:
A group of resources with common communications and a leader that may be pre-established and sent to an incident, or formed at an incident. For these purposes a Task Force is defined as three Engines commanded by a Leader (Captain I or Captain II assigned to one of the Engines).
- 3 Engines
- Cpt I or II
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Brush Resources:
| Type 1 Strike Team: ___ Engines under the command of a Leader (Battalion Chief).
5 engines
| -BC
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Brush Resources:
| Task Forces and Strike Teams are identified using the __
State Master Mutual Aid numbering system
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Brush Resources:
| The LAFD has been assigned the block of designation numbers __ through __
1000 through 1074
35
Brush Resources:
| Task Forces and Strike Teams formed by MFC will be assigned a number starting in sequence from __ to __..
1001 to 1030.
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Brush Resources:
Task Forces and Strike Teams formed at the scene of an incident shall be assigned a number starting in sequence from __ to __.
1031 to 1074
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Brush Resources:
radio identification for Task Forces and Strike Teams shall be “Task Force” and “Strike Team” followed by the __-digit number.
four
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Brush Resources:
Type 3 Strike Team: The Department has been assigned __ Type-3 Engines through a contractual agreement with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
five
| -California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
39
Brush Resources:
Type 3 Strike Team:
When responding to statewide mutual aid the Type 3 Engines will normally respond in Strike Team configuration utilizing ___ as the designator.
OES S/T 1880C
40
Brush Resources:
Initial Alarm: Station Commanders of stations housing a Type-3 engine, or assigned Battalion Commanders, may opt to staff the Type-3 Engine for response to vegetation fires or incidents where ___-wheel drive engine capability is required.
four
41
Brush Resources:
| 2.Anytime a Type-3 Engine is committed to an incident for ___ minutes or more – OES NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
60 minute
42
Engine 8136 assigned to Fire Station __
35
43
Engine 8137 assigned to Fire Station __
87
44
Engine 8138 assigned to Fire Station __
88
45
Engine 8139 assigned to Fire Station __
89
46
Engine 8140 assigned to Fire Station __
98
47
Engine 82C (red color) assigned to Fire Station __
82
48
The Department has identified __ vehicles that will be reserved specifically for Strike Team deployments
two
49
The two vehicles identified specifically for Strike team Deployments are housed at what two stations?
1) FS 89 (2016 Dodge 4x4 pick-up truck)
| 2) FS 82 (2014 Dodge 4x4 pick-up truck)
50
Use of these vehicles as a utility vehicle (plug-buggy) during normal operations should be limited to periods of ___, and subject to immediate return to their assigned station in the event of Strike Team activation. Under no circumstances shall these vehicles be used for Single Resource deployments outside of the City.
low wildland fire potential
51
The Department currently operates one Dozer, which is based at the ___ at the Valley Shop “B” Building.
Wildland Fuel Management Unit
| WFMU
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The combination of one Dozer, one Dozer Transport, one Dozer Tender, and one Dozer Boss is called a ___.
Dozer Team
53
Make Model of the Dozer?
Catepillar D-8 R
| -2017
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Strike Team (Dozers): A Dozer Strike Team consists of two Dozers, two Dozer Transports, and two Dozer Tenders. The staffing includes two HEOs, two Swampers, two Dozer Bosses, and one Dozer Strike Team Leader. The number __is reserved for Dozer Strike Team
1000
55
Helicopters:
| LAFD air resources are based at ___
FS 114/Air Operations at Van Nuys Airport
56
Helicopters:
On a ___ brush response, MFC will dispatch three helicopters, one to support Command and Control with the Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO) and two water droppers
normal
57
Helicopters:
The first water dropper will respond from ___, with a full tank of water, to the incident. The second water dropper will transport Helitac personnel to the ___ to establish the helicopter water filling operation.
1) Air Operations
| 2) helispot
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Helicopters:
___ shall identify the most effective helispot and provide the helispot location to MFC at the time of dispatch. MFC will then dispatch a helispot support company.
Air Operations
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Helicopters:
The helispot support company shall monitor Tactical Channel ___, which will be the frequency used by Helitac and companies assigned to the incident helispot.
LFD T20TA
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Helicopters:
| Communication between the IC and HLCO shall be initiated on the 800 MHz incident ___ assigned by MFC
Tactical Channel
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Helicopters:
Following the initial communication that may include a reconnaissance, the IC will move HLCO to the designated ___ Channel.
Air-to-Ground
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Helicopters:
Until such time that this change is announced by Special Notice on the LAFD portal, the default Air to Ground will continue to be “____”.
“VFIRE 25”.
63
Patrols:
| Patrols are four-wheel drive truck-chassis pumping apparatus designated as Type ___ or ___ Engines
Type VI or VII Engines
64
Patrols:
Their uses include quick attack on brush and grass incidents, gaining access to areas that are inaccessible to large apparatus, to pre-treat homes ahead of a brush fire, and to provide ___ after the main fire passes.
Tactical Patrol
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Patrols:
Resource pre-deployment/augmentation guidelines require that all Patrols are staffed when the BI exceeds ___ or a ___ is declared.
BI exceeds 212 or a Red Flag Alert is declared.
66
Patrols:
The three ___ staffed Patrols and a Patrol Strike Team will be dispatched when there is a confirmed fire or smoke showing.
closest
67
Water Tenders:
Use of Water Tenders (WT) should be considered by the IC anytime reliability of, or access to, an ___ water source is in question.
adequate
68
Water Tenders:
| Although normally unstaffed, Department WTs are accessible through ___ at any time
MFC
69
Water Tenders:
| WTs shall be staffed when the BI exceeds ___ or a ___ is declared.
212 or a Red Flag Alert is declared.
70
Water Tenders:
Staffing shall consist of ___ members, at least one of which must be certified/qualified to drive and operate the WT. (Only certified/qualified members shall drive or operate any WT.)
two
| -Only certified/qualified members shall drive or operate any WT
71
Water Tenders:
| Water Tender hold how many gallons?
2,500 gallons
72
Water Tender __ Type 1
| Water Tender __ Type 1
1) 77
| 2) 88
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Although an LAFD Water Tender should be requested first, the Department of Recreation and Parks (DRP) has two ___-gallon WT's that may be requested through MFC. Park Rangers will normally respond with the DRP WT's during ___ business hours. When Park Rangers are not available, Engine 56, Light Force 50 or Engine 44 (in priority order) may pick up and operate the DRP WT's.
1) 2,000
2) normal
- E 56, LF 50 or E 44 in priority order
74
Water Tenders:
| DRP Water Tenders shall be limited to ___ response only.
non-emergency
75
The DRP WTs are housed in the building located behind the ___ at 4730 Crystal Springs Drive. Battalion 2 and Battalion 5 companies and MFC have the access code to open the building for after-hours activations. Companies picking up these WT shall notify the Griffith Park Ranger dispatch center through MFC.
Crystal Springs Ranger Station
| -Bat 2 and 5
76
Camp Crews:
| Los Angeles County recommends that a minimum of ___ and normally ___ camp crews be requested for a brush fire
1) 2
| 2) 4
77
Camp Crews:
Los Angeles County will dispatch at least ___ Camp Superintendent for every pair of crews and may dispatch a Battalion Chief as an Agency Representative.
one
78
LAFD Crew 3:
| Crew 3 is a Type __ Crew staffed by LAFD Cadets working under qualified supervision
Type II
79
LAFD Crew 3:
| Crew 3 is comprised of __ crews. Crew 3-A and Crew 3-B.
two
80
LAFD Crew 3:
Throughout fire season, one crew will be staffed and available two to three days a week from ___ hours, and on-call during other times. Crew 3 may be requested through MFC.
0700 to 1600
81
LAFD Crew 3:
Each crew is staffed with one Crew Boss and __ Wildland Cadets trained to a National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter 2 (FFT2) level.
ten
82
LAFD Crew 3:
These crews operate as a Type II Handcrew and are able to construct line as well as mop-up. They may also be utilized for ___ and rehab.
hose removal
83
LAFD Crew 3:
| If not staffed, Crew 3 can be activated and typically on-scene within ___ hours
two
84
LAFD Crew 3:
| Crew 3 cannot be used for ___ on the fire.
direct attack
85
Community CERT Fire Patrols:
Community CERT Fire Patrols consist of volunteers from within the administrative Battalion, from the Community Emergency Response Call-Out Team, and from the Auxiliary Communication System (ACS) that provides the Department with backup ___ throughout the City.
communications
86
Community CERT Fire Patrols:
| Volunteers are equipped with __ and __ for identification.
vests and helmets
87
Community CERT Fire Patrols:
| Volunteers are not to get involved in actual firefighting operations, but shall have a ___ area and a ___ of the area.
planned patrol area and a map of the area.
88
Community CERT Fire Patrols:
| They should have the ability to read the ___ and report the fire location to MFC.
map
| -report fire location
89
Community CERT Fire Patrols:
| Community Fire Patrols shall not operate in any areas that constitute an ___.
Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH).
90
Community CERT Fire Patrols:
Battalion Commanders are to maintain ___ contact with the Community CERT Fire Patrol Coordinator/Representative (CERT Unit Commander and/or the Disaster Preparedness Section Officer) and update Bureau Offices with any changes.
routine
91
Community CERT Fire Patrols:
| Community CERT Fire Patrols shall be activated during ___ conditions
Red Flag
92
Immediate Need (IN) response shall be determined by the on-duty MFC Battalion Chief utilizing the “____” Map
“Immediate Need”
93
The Immediate Need Map is a defined service area which identifies locations within neighboring jurisdictions that are located within ___ hour of travel time from outlying fire stations located at or around the perimeter of the City boundaries. Any requests within the defined service area will be identified as an IN.
one
94
IN (Immediate Need) requests are considered emergency responses; all resources shall be enroute within ___ minutes and respond emergency to the fire station or Staging Area designated by MFC to form the Strike Team.
three
95
MFC Battalion Chief approval with DDC notification is required for ___ requests for Strike Teams
IN (Immediate Need)
96
DDC approval is required for ___ requests.
Planned Need
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All on duty Captain I’s and Captain II’s working in the field who are qualified as Engine Boss (ENGB) or Engine Boss Trainee (ENGB-T) shall make notification of their Engine Company’s Strike Team availability by logging into the CIA, LAFD Resource Management - 14 Day Availability tab by ___hours
0800 hours
98
Engine Strike Team availability requires the entire crew’s commitment to a __ day deployment (not including travel time).
14 day
99
Upon completion of assignment and return to the City, members are responsible for notifying their supervisors of their work/rest ratio. Any member returning to the City (and remaining on duty) from a wildland incident who has not had an eight-hour rest period in the past 24 hours shall be given ___ hours of rest at their place of assignment before engaging in response activities.
8
100
Engine Company Commanders selected for an IN Strike Team deployment out of the City will not be required to possess a current qualified ___.
ENGB certification (red card).
101
Engine Company Commanders selected for a Planned Need Strike Team deployment out of the City shall possess a ___. Those members shall provide proof of certification to the Strike Team Leader prior to leaving the city
current qualified ENGB certification.
| -proof to Strike Team Leader
102
Chief Officers selected for Strike Team deployment out of the City shall be qualified ___
Strike Team Leaders
103
IN assignments may respond in the ___
front-line Suburban
104
For Planned Need assignments, Strike Team Leaders shall utilize a ___
non-frontline Strike Team Leader’s Vehicle
105
To reduce response time and the impact on City/Valley coverage, MFC may elect to ___ when a request is anticipated based on fire weather, regional activity or specific incident information. Once formed, these Strike Teams can be used to fill any IN request.
pre-form Strike Teams
106
Any time the Department sends two or more grouped Strike Teams out of the City, or a specialized operational asset (e.g., Helicopters, Dozers, Water Tenders, etc.), a Chief Officer may be dispatched as an ___.
Agency Representative (AREP).
107
Finance/Documentation:
For reimbursement to the City associated with major wildland incidents, responsible members shall submit the appropriate paperwork to the Emergency Operations Commander within ___ week of returning to the City
one
108
Finance/Documentation:
| Questions regarding this Department Bulletin and/or policy should be directed to ___ at (213) 978-6300
Emergency Operations
109
Terminology:
Common terminology has been developed by ___ in an attempt to minimize confusion when working with other agencies or reading assignments from an IAP.
FIRESCOPE
110
Terminology:
| INTERFACE CONDITION –
A situation where structures about the wild land. There is a clear line of demarcation between the structures and the wild land fuels along roads or back fences.
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Terminology:
| INTERFACE CONDITION – Usually identified as housing tracks ___ to a wild land area
adjacent
112
Terminology:
| INTERFACE CONDITION – Multiple triage decisions may be necessary for a ___
single interface area
113
Terminology:
| INTERFACE CONDITION – May require multiple structure defense tactics in a ___
single interface area.
114
Terminology:
INTERFACE CONDITION –___ contact with the structures is usually more hazardous and poses a higher risk to firefighters than flanking fire or backing fires.
Head fire
115
Terminology:
| INTERFACE CONDITION –There is potential for a ___fire
conflagration
116
Terminology:
| INTERMIX CONDITION –
A condition where structures are scattered throughout a wild land area. There is no clear line of demarcation; the wild land fuels are continuous outside of and within the developed area.
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Terminology:
| INTERMIX CONDITION –Each structure should be assessed __
independently
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Terminology:
| INTERMIX CONDITION – Usually more ___ to triage than interface areas.
complex
119
Terminology:
| INTERMIX CONDITION – Usually more ___ to defend than interface areas
hazardous
120
Terminology:
| INTERMIX CONDITION – Usually requires a higher ratio of ___ to structures than with an interface condition
engines
121
RAPID EXTRACTION MODULE SUPPORT (REMS) – The REMS is a pre-staged rescue team assigned to a wildland fire to provide firefighters a safe, effective, and efficient method of egress off the fireline in the event of __ or __ incurred during firefighting operations
injury or illness
| - pre-staged rescue team
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RAPID EXTRACTION MODULE SUPPORT (REMS) –
It is the intent of the REMS to provide firefighters, who are unable to egress under their ___, a safe and secure transport off the fireline while simultaneously receiving the appropriate medical attention.
own power
123
RAPID EXTRACTION MODULE SUPPORT (REMS) – Upon arrival on an incident, the REMS initially reports to the ___
Medical Unit Leader
124
RAPID EXTRACTION MODULE SUPPORT (REMS) –Once assigned to a Division, Group, or Branch the REMS will work under the direction of an assigned ___
Fireline Supervisor.
125
SAFETY ZONE – A Safety Zone is an area where a firefighter can survive without a ___
fire shelter
126
SAFETY ZONE –
One of the most challenging aspects to firefighter safety when operating in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) is identifying a ___
Safety Zone
127
SAFETY ZONE –
| structures are not true ___, “Temporary Refuge Area” (TRA) terminology has been adopted.
Safety Zones
128
TEMPORARY REFUGE AREA – Temporary Refuge Area (TRA) describes a location that provides temporary shelter and limited relief from an approaching fire without having to use a ___
fire shelter
| -temporary shelter and limited relief
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TEMPORARY REFUGE AREA –A TRA does not meet the requirements for a Safety Zone, but will provide an acceptable margin of ___
safety for short periods of time.
130
TEMPORARY REFUGE AREA –Unlike a Safety Zone that may be some distance away, the TRA should always be near the area of ___ so firefighters can quickly secure short-term relief from a sudden increase in fire intensity.
operation
| -short-term relief
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TEMPORARY REFUGE AREA – The purpose of the TRA is to have a predetermined __ point identified that firefighters can reach quickly and reassess their situation.
rally
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TEMPORARY REFUGE AREA – Anything that protects firefighters from the fire’s ___ can be considered a TRA
elements
133
TEMPORARY REFUGE AREA – When confronted with a piece of open fire line that has flared up, firefighters may find refuge by going ___ or farther into the black, moving over the ridgeline, or getting behind a natural barrier (e.g., boulders).
back down the line
- farther into the black
- moving over the ridgeline
- natural barrier (e.g., boulders).
134
TEMPORARY REFUGE AREA –What is important is for firefighters to always have a ___ of where they are going to go if the fire intensifies.
plan
135
The major difference between a TRA and a Safety Zone is that when in a TRA you must have another ___
tactical action planned
136
TACTICAL MANEUVER –The term tactical maneuver is an example of a way to build ___ into a tactical plan
agility
137
TACTICAL MANEUVER –The foundation for tactical maneuver is built on the premise of being able to ___ and ___ around in a hazardous environment without injury, yet at the same time remain effective
work and move
138
TACTICAL MANEUVER –Tactical maneuver implies ___ or a tactical or purposeful reaction to change
movement
139
TACTICAL MANEUVER –
Tactical maneuver will be most effective when potential ___ to the primary plan have already been identified and firefighter’s reactions to those changes are planned out.
changes
140
TACTICAL MANEUVER –This means that tactical planning must be developed in conjunction with anticipated ___ in the fire environment, or the fire behavior. Be prepared to move during lulls in fire activity or take shelter in TRA’s when the fire is active.
changes
141
FIRE BEHAVIOR FORECASTING:
| Firefighter safety is always our __ consideration
first
142
FIRE BEHAVIOR FORECASTING: Using the Standard Firefighting Orders, firefighters are guided to make a fire behavior prediction that considers the fire’s ___
potential
143
FIRE BEHAVIOR FORECASTING:
When forecasting fire behavior, take into consideration weather, topography, fuels, and aspect. As these forces come into alignment expect ___ fire behavior.
extreme
144
FIRE BEHAVIOR FORECASTING:
Due to the uncertainties associated with fire behavior forecasting, firefighters must anticipate the unexpected and build agility into their tactical plan through contingency planning. The mnemonic for this is ___
P.A.C.E.
| -agility
145
P.A.C.E.:
| P =
Primary Plan [Offense]
The preferred plan that is intended to yield the best results is focused on mission objectives and firefighter safety (e.g., staffing hose lines to suppress the fire around a structure).
146
P.A.C.E.:
| A =
Alternate Plan [Offense]
A fall back plan that closely supports the Primary Plan. The results may be less desirable but still supports the Primary Plan (e.g., retreating into or behind the structure until fire intensity diminishes).
147
P.A.C.E.:
| C =
Contingency Plan [Defense]
A plan totally focused on firefighter safety (e.g., moving to a temporary refuge area an area that provides short-term relief or; withdrawing along the escape route; and moving into a Safety Zone).
148
P.A.C.E.:
| E =
Emergency Plan [Defense]
A plan totally focused on individual firefighter survival (e.g., when threatened by fire, firefighters should get into their fire shelter).
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Implement P.A.C.E. prior to engaging in any ___ action.
structure defense
150
STRUCTURE TRIAGE CATEGORIES:
| Not Threatened -
Safety Zone and TRA are present. Construction features or defensible space make it unlikely that the structure will ignite during initial fire front contact.
151
STRUCTURE TRIAGE CATEGORIES:
| Threatened Defensible -
Safety Zone and TRA are present. Construction features, lack of defensible space, or other challenges requires firefighters to implement structure defense tactics during fire front contact.
152
STRUCTURE TRIAGE CATEGORIES:
| Threatened Non-Defensible
Either there is no Safety Zone or TRA present and/or the structure has challenges that do not allow firefighters to safely commit to stay and defend the structure during fire front contact
153
STRUCTURE DEFENSE TACTICAL ACTIONS:
Once homes have been assessed, Structure Defense Tactical Actions have to be implemented. These consist of the following ___ actions
seven
154
CHECK AND GO:
Check and Go is a rapid ___ to check for occupants to remove or rescue at a structure and determine whether or not a structure is defendable.
evaluation
155
CHECK AND GO:
This tactic is most appropriate when no ___ or ___ is present and fire spread, intensity, and the projected impact time of the fire front prohibit resources from taking preparation action to protect the structure
no Safety Zone or TRA
156
CHECK AND GO:
Engine strike team leaders and task force leaders should familiarize themselves with the target area and should sketch a ___ showing structure locations and addresses
map
157
CHECK AND GO:
| Assign individual ___ to specific structures and track their movement.
engines
158
CHECK AND GO:
| Assign individual ___ to specific structures and track their movement.
engines
159
PREP AND GO:
Prep and Go is used when no Safety Zone or TRA is present and when fire spread and intensity are too ___ to stay in the area when the fire front arrives, and adequate time exists to prepare a structure for defense ahead of the fire front
dangerous
160
PREP AND GO:
| Prep and Go implies that some ___ of the structure may be safely completed prior to resources leaving the area
preparation
161
PREP AND GO:
| As with Check and Go, Prep and Go is well suited for ___ and ___.
engine strike teams and task forces.
162
PREP AND DEFEND:
Prep and Defend is a tactic used when a Safety Zone and TRA is ___ and/or adequate time exists to safely prepare a structure for defense prior to the arrival of the fire front.
present
| - adequate time exists to safely prepare a structure for defense
163
PREP AND DEFEND:
Prep and Defend is an ideal ___ tactic especially in common neighborhoods where efforts may be coordinated over a wide area.
multiple resource
| -efforts may be coordinated over a wide area
164
PREP AND DEFEND:
Fire line supervisors and incident commanders must monitor the efforts of suppression resources throughout the ___ period to ensure the objectives of the operation are safely accomplished.
engagement
165
BUMP AND RUN:
Bump and Run is a tactic where resources typically move ___ of the fire front in the spotting zone to extinguish spot fires and hot spots, and to defend as many structures as possible.
ahead
| -spot fires and hot spots
166
BUMP AND RUN:
Bump and Run may be effective in the ___ stages of an incident when the resource commitment is light and structure defense is the priority.
early
167
BUMP AND RUN:
Bump and Run may also be used on ___ moving incidents when there are adequate resources available, but where an effort must be made to control or steer the head and flanks of the fire to a desired end point
fast
168
BUMP AND RUN:
| Perimeter control and structure defense preparation are ___ considerations with the Bump and Run tactic.
secondary
169
BUMP AND RUN:
Resources must remain ___ during Bump and Run and must constantly identify escape routes to Safety Zones or TRAs as they move with the fire front.
mobile
170
ANCHOR AND HOLD:
When the Anchor and Hold tactic is used, resources utilize control lines and large water streams in conjunction with fixed water supplies in an attempt to ___.
stop fire spread
171
ANCHOR AND HOLD:
| The goal is to ___ structure fires, ___ exposures, and ___ ember production
1) extinguish
2) protect
3) reduce
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ANCHOR AND HOLD:
| Anchor and Hold can be referred to as ___ to stop the progression of the fire.
taking a stand
173
ANCHOR AND HOLD:
| Anchor and Hold tactics are more effective in ___ neighborhoods where the fire is spreading from house to house.
urban
174
FIRE FRONT FOLLOWING:
| Fire Front Following is a ___ tactic employed when Check and Go, Prep and Go or Bump and Run tactics are initially used
follow-up
175
FIRE FRONT FOLLOWING:
Staged resources are deployed ___ the passage of the fire front to engage in perimeter control, spot fire and hot spot control, or engage in structure fire control on partially involved structures
after
176
FIRE FRONT FOLLOWING:
| Fire Front Following is utilized after the fire front has ___.
passed
177
TACTICAL PATROL:
Tactical Patrol should be initiated after the main fire front has passed and flames have subsided but when the threat to ___.
structures still remains
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TACTICAL PATROL:
This tactic should be used to extinguish hot spots or secondary structure ignitions, and address ___ issues such as power lines, weakened trees, and other hazards
safety
179
TACTICAL PATROL:
| The key element of the patrol tactic is to remain ___
mobile, actively seek threats, and continuously monitor the tactical area while taking appropriate actions to defend structures and secure perimeter lines.
180
TACTICAL PATROL:
The development of structure protection clear text terminology was intended to reduce the likelihood of communication ___ that may occur and to ultimately lead to improved firefighter safety
errors
| -improved firefighter safety
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PLANNING FOR TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT:
| WUI?
Wildland Urban Interface
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PLANNING FOR TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT:
Structure defense firefighting in the Wildland Urban Interface is inherently dangerous because it is primarily associated with ___ firefighting.
indirect
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PLANNING FOR TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT:
| Structure defense should start with a determination of the ___ strategy.
exit
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PLANNING FOR TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT:
| Indirect firefighting safety mitigations depend on fire behavior forecasts made in advance of the ___.
fire’s arrival.
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PLANNING FOR TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT:
Accurate fire behavior ___ are difficult to make with absolute certainty and at the same time these forecasts are the crux for determining effective safety mitigations.
forecasts
| -crux for determining effective safety mitigations
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Which two Mutual Aid Strike Team Form-up/Staging Locations have Gasoline?
1) FS 3
| 2) FS 88
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What station do our Type 3 Form Up/Staging Location?
FS 89
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Thermo-Gel Cache Locations?
1) FS 19
2) FS 23
3) FS 74
4) FS 86
5) FS 88
6) FS 106
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Thermo-Gel caches are stored each of the following fire stations for structure ___ assignments during brush fires in the City.
defense
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Fuel Pod Locations:
The ___-gallon pods are not to be used for everyday fueling activities; however, they should be tested weekly, and therefore could be used for fueling at that time.
350-gallon
- tested weekly
- used for fueling at any time
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Fuel Pod Locations:
| Where are the Fuel Pod Locations?
1) Supply and Maintenance
| 2) FS 23
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRE-DEPLOYED COMPANIES:
Conference call at ___hours for all on duty Operational Bureau Commanders, Assistant Chiefs and Battalion Chiefs with the Emergency Operations Commander.
1000 hours
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRE-DEPLOYED COMPANIES:
| Refuel when practical to maintain a state of ___
readiness
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRE-DEPLOYED COMPANIES:
| Task Forces/Strike Teams shall stay ___ at all times while pre-deployed.
together
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SAFETY BRIEFING CHECKLIST:
| Situation
1) Fire name, location, map orientation, other incidents in area
2) Terrain influences
3) Fuel type and conditions
4) Fire weather (previous, current, and expected)
5) Winds, RH, temperature, etc.
6) Fire behavior (previous, current, and expected)
6) Time of day, alignment of slope and wind, etc.
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SAFETY BRIEFING CHECKLIST:
| Mission/Execution
1) Command
2) Incident Commander/immediate supervisor
3) Leader’s intent
4) Overall objectives/strategy
5) Specific tactical assignments
6) Contingency plans
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SAFETY BRIEFING CHECKLIST:
| Communications
1) Communication plan
2) Tactical, command, air-to-ground frequencies
3) Cell phone numbers
4) Medevac plan
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SAFETY BRIEFING CHECKLIST:
| Service/Support
1) Other resources
2) Working adjacent and those available to order
3) Aviation operations
4) Logistics
5) Transportation
6) Supplies and equipment
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SAFETY BRIEFING CHECKLIST:
| Risk Management
1) Identify known hazards and risks
2) Identify control measures to mitigate hazards/reduce risk
3) Identify trigger points for reevaluating operations
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When traveling outside of Los Angeles County, personnel shall use ___ or ___ for voice communications from rig to rig while traveling to the incident.
FIREMARS-D or CAFIRE 1D (previously FIREMARS)
| -communications from rig to rig while traveling to the incident.
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New APX Portable Radio – CAFIRE1D - in ___ MODE ONLY
DIRECT
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New APX Portable Radio – CESRS-D - in ___ MODE ONLY
DIRECT
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Refer to the LAFD ___ (carried in all resources) to locate the additional zones for each channel radio display listed above.
Radio Frequency Guide Book
| -carried in all resources
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PRIORITY GUIDELINES FOR USE OF AIR RESOURCES:
| Priority Number 1: If smoke showing, request all ___
LFD water-dropping helicopters.
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PRIORITY GUIDELINES FOR USE OF AIR RESOURCES:
| Priority Number 2: Confirm LAC is dispatching an ___.
Automatic Aid helicopter
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PRIORITY GUIDELINES FOR USE OF AIR RESOURCES:
| Priority Number 2: LAC may dispatch a ___
FireHawk
| -1,000-gallon capacity.
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PRIORITY GUIDELINES FOR USE OF AIR RESOURCES:
Priority Number 3:
Request LFD and/or LAC ___
Type I Helitanker(s) and/or LAC fixed-wing CL-415 Super Scoopers
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PRIORITY GUIDELINES FOR USE OF AIR RESOURCES:
Priority Number 4: Request ___ Type I Helitanker. May be free if requested through ANF for use in the Mutual Threat Zone (Sunland-Tujunga, Sylmar, Porter Ranch)
ANF
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RESOURCES:
Priority Number 4: ANF Type I Helitanker cost of $___ per hour. Request through MFC (Bureau Commander/DDC for Authorization).
$9,000 per hour
| -Bureau Commander/DDC for Authorization
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PRIORITY GUIDELINES FOR USE OF AIR RESOURCES:
| Priority Number 5: Request ___ retardant dropping aircraft.
fixed wing
| -retardant dropping aircraft.
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Ordering Fixed Wing Retardant Dropping Aircraft:
| Erickson Sky Crane Fixed Wing has a capacity of ____ gallons.
2,600 gallons
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Ordering Fixed Wing Retardant Dropping Aircraft:
| Bombardier CL-415 Fixed Wing has a capacity of ___ gallons.
1,620 gallons.
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Ordering Fixed Wing Retardant Dropping Aircraft:
Fixed wing retardant dropping (“fixed-wing”) aircraft should be considered when fire conditions exceed or are expected to exceed the capabilities of all ___ resources, or at the recommendation of the assigned ___.
1) helicopter
| 2) HELCO
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Fixed Wing Ordering Process:
| The request for fixed-wing aircraft should be made by the ___ or ___ to MFC
Incident Commander or Operations Section Chief
| -to MFC
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Fixed Wing Ordering Process:
“Metro from (incident name) I/C, I would like to order a minimum of ___ Type III or larger fixed wing retardant dropping aircraft, along with Air Attack”
four
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Fixed Wing Ordering Process:
Metro will place the request through Region I, under California Master Mutual Aid (MMA) when possible. If not available through MMA, Metro will order through the ___ by Hire (ABH).
US Forest Service as Assistance
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Fixed Wing Ordering Process:
In either case, the order by Metro to Region 1 should include the following verbiage:
“Our resources are on ___, and we have imminent threat to homes and structures, and SRA is potentially threatened”
drawdown
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Fixed wing aircraft are only operational during ___ hours. Pre-plan orders for arrival at start of operational period.
daylight
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Fixed Wing Retardant Aircraft Capabilities:
| Type III Aircraft – ___ Gallons
1200
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Fixed Wing Retardant Aircraft Capabilities:
| Type II Aircraft – ___ Gallons
2700
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Fixed Wing Retardant Aircraft Capabilities:
| Type I Aircraft – ___ Gallons
3000
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Fixed Wing Retardant Aircraft Capabilities:
| Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) – ___ Gallon
12,000
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BRUSH DISPATCH MATRIX:
| Total fire companies dispatched to a Red Flag BI = ?
28 companies
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BRUSH DISPATCH MATRIX:
| Total fire companies dispatched to a BI of 212+ = ?
23 companies
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BRUSH DISPATCH MATRIX:
| Total fire companies dispatched to a BI of Extreme = ?
18 companies
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BRUSH DISPATCH MATRIX:
| Total fire companies dispatched to a BI of Normal= ?
7 companies
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Mapping/Navigation:
| iMaps + = ?
Standard, street, hybrid, topography, views
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Mapping/Navigation:
| Tactical Fire Table = ?
Draw on and place symbols in a map
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Mapping/Navigation:
| Topo Maps = ?
Detailed Topographical Maps
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Mapping/Navigation:
| Compass = ?
Digital Compass
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Mapping/Navigation:
| Bing = ?
Clear birds eye view maps
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Mapping/Navigation:
| ArcGIS = ?
Multiple map views
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Mapping/Navigation:
| GPS Utility = ?
Lat/Long in different formats for location
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Mapping/Navigation:
| GPS HD = ?
Lat/Long in different formats for location
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Mapping/Navigation:
| Helispots = ?
LA County FD Helispot Locations
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Mapping/Navigation:
| PDF Maps = ?
Load PDF Map into Device work off of GPS
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Situational Awareness/Situation Status:
| lafdremote.lacity.org = ?
CIA Program
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Situational Awareness/Situation Status:
| Scanner 911 = ?
Nationwide Fire, EMS and Police Scanners
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Situational Awareness/Situation Status:
| TMAC 2014 = ?
LAC Tactical Mutual Aide Channel plan
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Situational Awareness/Situation Status:
| SIT/STAT = ?
LAC Sit/Stat App, Weather, Maps,
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Situational Awareness/Situation Status:
| ICS FOG 2012 = ?
Electronic FOG manual
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Situational Awareness/Situation Status:
| Wildfire Pro = ?
Active Incidents, Guides, Calculators
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Situational Awareness/Situation Status:
| Wildland Toolkit = ?
Wildland checklist, Fire Behavior Aids
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Weather Applications:
| My Radar Pro = ?
Weather forecast with radar
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Weather Applications:
| Wind Meter = ?
Electronic Anemometer
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Weather Applications:
| Thermo-Hygrometer = ?
Temperature and Humidity
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Weather Applications:
| Weather Station = ?
Local weather application
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Weather Applications:
| The Weather Channel = ?
Local weather forecast
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
Since the fall of 2015, the LAFD has partnered with the WIFIRE team from UC San Diego to design a web-based wildfire modeling simulation and visualization tool called ___.
Firemap
| -web-based wildfire modeling simulation and visualization tool
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) capabilities combined with real-time data (e.g., current weather, topography, fuel type), Firemap enables simple execution of the ___
fire spread model by taking the uncertainty of the information into account.
-Geographical Information Systems (GIS) capabilities combined with real-time data
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
Users can model __-__ fire behavior, analyze what-if scenarios, and keep a history of model runs over time for sharing with collaborators.
real-time
- analyze what-if scenarios
- history of model runs
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
| ___ supports an integrated system for wildfire analysis, with specific regard to changing urban dynamics and climate
WIFIRE
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
The system integrates networked observations and data assimilation to provide a scalable method to monitor such phenomena as weather patterns that can help predict a wildfire's ___.
rate of spread
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
The WIFIRE Firemap gives an Incident Commander (IC) real time data to support command decisions when prioritizing resource ___ and evacuation ___.
resource allocation and evacuation needs.
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
Firemap is a ___ and ___ and its purpose is to analyze and visualize data and make it available to decision makers in a format which informs and assists them before, during and after a wildfire event.
decision-support and information tool
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
| What are the benefits of the WIFIRE Firemap?
1) Situational Awareness Tool for Weather, Boundary Lines, Rate of Fire Spread, and Fuel Models
2) Real Time Rate of Spread Tool
3) Predictive Rate of Spread Tool
4) Pre-Fire Planning for Evacuations
5) Validate Escape Routes, Safe Refuge Areas, and Infrastructure Impact
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
| The use of the Firemap will be limited to the ___, ___, ___and ___, and assigned ___.
1) Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC) BC’s
2) Bureau Commanders
3) CM22 and CM42
4) Field Incident Management Teams.
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
When the first on scene resource confirms they have an active brush fire the ___ will initiate the first Firemap model and place it in a shared file for the IC to access from their remote location.
Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC) BC
- initiate the first Firemap model
- place it in a shared file for the IC to access
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LAFD WIFIRE/FIREMAP Program:
| IC’s are encouraged to use the tool to reinsure and or reinforce their ___ during brush fires.
command decisions
