sog 2021 brush fires

Question 1

Who is responsible for controlling brush/woods fires

Answer 1

The Florida Forest Service is responsible for controlling brush/woods fires

Question 2

Who is responsible for operations to protect exposed structures and
to assist the Florida Forest Service in controlling of brush/woods fires.

Answer 2

The St. Lucie
County Fire District (SLCFD) is responsible for operations to protect exposed structures and
to assist the Florida Forest Service in controlling of brush/woods fires.

Question 3

All operations shall be

coordinated through a _________.

Answer 3

All operations shall be

coordinated through a Unified Command System.

Question 4

response for Smoke Outside of Structures

Answer 4

1 Brush Unit, Depending On Location

Question 5

Response for Brush Fire

Answer 5

1 Brush Unit

Question 6

Response for Task Force Response

Answer 6

2 Brush units, 1 Engine, 1 Battalion/District Chief, 1

FTO, 1 Tanker, 1 Plow unit (Florida Forest Service)

Question 7

Task Force Response

A predetermined response based upon one or more of the following:

Answer 7

Extreme environmental/weather conditions
 Drought Index greater than 400
 High wind conditions
 Known large brush fire
 District Chief and/or Deputy Chief deems necessary

Question 8

Task Force Response

A predetermined response based upon one or more of the following: drought index greater than _____

Answer 8

400

Question 9

SIZE UP of brush fires

Answer 9

Report on conditions
 Determine size and location of the fire
 Wind direction and characteristics of fire travel
 Type of fuel burning (grass, trees, brush)
 Fuel load (light, medium, heavy)
 Exposures
 Actions taken by first arriving unit
 Water supply options (tankers, tender, hydrants, static sources)
 Consider additional resources

Question 10

An incident that requires only the response of _______, and is not expected to escalate
beyond the commitment of this company, does not require the formal activation of the
Incident Management System.

Answer 10

An incident that requires only the response of one Company, and is not expected to escalate
beyond the commitment of this company, does not require the formal activation of the
Incident Management System.

Question 11

Any incident involving ____or _____, in the
judgment of the on-scene ranking officer, or an incident that has the potential for
escalation, formal activation of the Incident Management System is required.

Answer 11

Any incident involving two or more companies, in the
judgment of the on-scene ranking officer, or an incident that has the potential for
escalation, formal activation of the Incident Management System is required.

Question 12

The ______ has the responsibility for establishing the Command Post and
expanding the Incident Command System as needed.

Answer 12

The Incident Commander (IC) has the responsibility for establishing the Command Post and
expanding the Incident Command System as needed.

Question 13

The ___ should establish a landing zone (LZ) for the helicopter to land near the fire
but isolated from the Command Post, Rehab, or Staging areas.

Answer 13

The IC should establish a landing zone (LZ) for the helicopter to land near the fire
but isolated from the Command Post, Rehab, or Staging areas.

Question 14

Water dropped from an aerial apparatus can severely injure ground crews if they
are struck. The ___ should inform ground crews of water drops and move ground
crews away from immediate drop zones

Answer 14

Water dropped from an aerial apparatus can severely injure ground crews if they
are struck. The IC should inform ground crews of water drops and move ground
crews away from immediate drop zones

Question 15

The use of the aircraft as part of a coordinated fire attack must be safe for both
the _____ and the _____ on the ground.

Answer 15

The use of the aircraft as part of a coordinated fire attack must be safe for both
the aircraft and the firefighters on the ground.

Question 16

______ is permitted only through the Incident Commander

Answer 16

Backfiring is permitted only through the Incident Commander

Question 17

The Incident Commander

must consult with and obtain approval from the on scene representative of the _______.

Answer 17

The Incident Commander
must consult with and obtain approval from the on scene representative of the Florida
Forestry Services.

Question 18

The objective of ____ is to put out all fire embers to prevent reigniting of fuels. Consider
adding class A foam or wetting agent will increase effectiveness in mop up of deep burning
fuels.

Answer 18

The objective of mop up is to put out all fire embers to prevent reigniting of fuels. Consider
adding class A foam or wetting agent will increase effectiveness in mop up of deep burning
fuels.

Question 19

Base all actions and strategy on ____and ____fire behavior.

Answer 19

Base all actions and strategy on current and expected fire behavior.

Question 20

Life safety and structural protection take ____

Answer 20

Life safety and structural protection take priority over extinguishment of brush

Question 21

Suppression efforts from_____ are preferred.

Answer 21

Suppression efforts from within the burned area are preferred.

Question 22

If offensive attack (direct attack) is indicated, safely attacking the____ of the fire should be the primary priority.

Answer 22

If offensive attack (direct attack) is indicated, safely attacking the head of the
fire should be the primary priority.

Question 23

If the fire is large and fast moving, a direct attack may not be possible, an
indirect attack may be utilized. Florida Forestry Services should be considered
to cut a fire line a distance ahead of the fire. As a general rule, fires should be
allowed to burn to the edge of control lines, roads, etc. This will reduce the
likelihood of rekindles, as well as, conserve water.

Answer 23

If the fire is large and fast moving, a direct attack may not be possible, an
indirect attack may be utilized. Florida Forestry Services should be considered
to cut a fire line a distance ahead of the fire. As a general rule, fires should be
allowed to burn to the edge of control lines, roads, etc. This will reduce the
likelihood of rekindles, as well as, conserve water.

Question 24

Different methods of attack may be used simultaneously according to the
situation.

Answer 24

Different methods of attack may be used simultaneously according to the
situation.

Question 25

If assigned to structural protection, keep hose lays flexible enough to be able to
quickly break away in the event of being overrun.

Answer 25

If assigned to structural protection, keep hose lays flexible enough to be able to
quickly break away in the event of being overrun.

Question 26

Additional resources should be requested through the IC as needed.

Answer 26

Additional resources should be requested through the IC as needed.

Question 27

Upon request of the Incident Commander, the Communications Division will advise on the
______________and any forecasted wind shifts. On any
large brush fire where an extended on scene time is anticipated, Communications shall
notify IC of time on the incident every hour.

Answer 27

Upon request of the Incident Commander, the Communications Division will advise on the
local weather conditions; the wind direction, speed, and any forecasted wind shifts. On any
large brush fire where an extended on scene time is anticipated, Communications shall
notify IC of time on the incident every hour.

Question 28

All members must wear the Personal Protective Equipment and clothing in
accordance with the ______(helmet, lightweight nomex coat, lightweight nomex
pants, boots and gloves)

Answer 28

All members must wear the Personal Protective Equipment and clothing in
accordance with the hazards (helmet, lightweight Nomex coat, lightweight nomex
pants, boots and gloves)

Question 29

Safety rules for operating vehicles “off road”

1. Before taking a vehicle “off road”, you must know the location and direction of the fire travel
2. Determine a means of escape should your position be over run
3. If you must travel through a homeowners property all means will be taken to preserve that property (septic, lawns, shrubs, driveways)
4. Avoid commitment of vehicles on narrow roads in heavy brush that’s involved in fire. Be aware of terrain to avoid getting the apparatus stuck

Answer 29

Safety rules for operating vehicles “off road”
1. Before taking a vehicle “off road”, you must know the location and
direction of the fire travel
2. Determine a means of escape should your position be over run
3. If you must travel through a homeowners property all means will be taken
to preserve that property (septic, lawns, shrubs, driveways)
4. Avoid commitment of vehicles on narrow roads in heavy brush that’s
involved in fire. Be aware of terrain to avoid getting the apparatus stuck

Question 30

Safety when advancing hose lines in brush areas
1. Be alert of potential spot fires and “flare ups”
2. Be attentive of equipment and personnel working around you and your
crew (Plows can’t always see you, be aware of their locations)
3. Be aware of changes in ____and _____

Answer 30

Safety when advancing hose lines in brush areas
1. Be alert of potential spot fires and “flare ups”
2. Be attentive of equipment and personnel working around you and your
crew (Plows can’t always see you, be aware of their locations)
3. Be aware of changes in wind direction and velocity

Question 31

Be alert to the possibility of downed electrical wires, energized fences, wildlife, or hazardous conditions which may require the use of an ______

Answer 31

Be alert to the possibility of downed electrical wires, energized fences, wildlife,
or hazardous conditions which may require the use of an SCBA

Question 32

The ____ should identify the need for rest and rehab of fire personnel

Answer 32

The IC should identify the need for rest and rehab of fire personnel