Revision - 18 Watch Outs

Question 1

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Answer 1

The fire has not been scouted or sized up

Question 2

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Answer 2

you are in country not seen in daylight

Question 3

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Answer 3

escape routes and safety zones have not been identified

Question 4

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Answer 4

you are unfamiliar with local factors and weather influencing fire behaviour

Question 5

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Answer 5

you do not know the strategy, tactics and hazards associated with the fire

Question 6

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Answer 6

Your instructions and assignments are not clear

Question 7

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Answer 7

You are not in communication link with crew members or your supervisor

Question 8

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Answer 8

You are constructing control line which has not been anchored

Question 9

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Answer 9

you are constructing a control line downhill with fire below

Question 10

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Answer 10

You are attempting a direct assault on the fire

Question 11

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Answer 11

their is unburned fuel between you and the fire

Question 12

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Answer 12

you cannot see the main fire or are in communication with someone who can

Question 13

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Answer 13

You are on a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below

Question 14

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Answer 14

The weather is getting hotter and drier

Question 15

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Answer 15

the wind is increase and/or is changing direction

Question 16

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Answer 16

you are getting frequent spot fires across the control line

Question 17

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Answer 17

terrain and vegetation makes escape to safety zone difficult

Question 18

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Answer 18

firefighters are taking naps near the control line