J&B Ch. 13

Question 1

A __________ is water or a water agent sprayed on the ground as a temporary control line from which to ignite or stop a low-intensity fire.

Answer 1

wet line

Question 2

A wildfire is designated as contained based on:

Answer 2

the percentage of control line completed.

Question 3

. __________ includes factors such as slope (degree), aspect (relationship to the sun), and physical features (chimneys, saddles, barriers, etc.) that all influence wildland fire behavior.

Answer 3

Topography

Question 4

__________ is the burning of the foliage of a single tree, or small bunch of trees, from the bottom up (sometimes called “candling”).

Answer 4

Torching

Question 5

True or False: If an elevated feature near the heel or flanks or a position upwind of the fire affords a good sight line, take advantage of it as long as there is ZERO possibility that the fire will go there.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

All of the following are usually considered a principal hazard EXCEPT:
A) physical exertion.
B) rapid fire spread.
C) very dry conditions.
D) hazardous energy.

Answer 6

very dry conditions.

Question 7

Defining environmental _________ involves the consideration of factors such as weather, smoke, flame spread, and hazardous energy.

Answer 7

integrity

Question 8

Staffing for support functions such as accountability, staging, and rehab at wildland incidents must be:

Answer 8

increased

Question 9

The effective ISO understands the concerns and works with the IC to achieve a “calculated” risk-taking environment that favors firefighter safety and is still aggressive in fire control efforts.

Answer 9

intellectual aggressiveness.

Question 10

Accountability at wildfire incidents is most likely accomplished by:

Answer 10

roll calls and CAN reports.

Question 11

Who determines the set up for rehab areas?

Answer 11

The rehab personnel

Question 12

As a practical rule, in smoky conditions, the driver of a small fire apparatus should:

Answer 12

always use headlights and flashers.

Question 13

If the wildfire response involves air resources, the ISO should:

Answer 13

request an ASO.

Question 14

True or False: If an aircraft refueling or resupply location is established near the incident (within the fire department’s jurisdiction), the ISO or an ASO should make a site safety visit.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The term SOFR refers to the role of:

Answer 15

line safety officer.