SOG 409

Question 1

SOG 409

Answer 1

Wild Land Fires

Question 2

Fire Readiness Levels (FRL)

FRL 1
FRL 2
FRL 3
FRL 4
FRL 5

Answer 2

FRL 1 - Little or no fire activity anticipated
FRL 2 - Some routine fire anticipated
FRL 3 - Very active fire anticipated
FRL 4 - Fire situation expected to be difficult
FRL 5 - Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will exceed district capability

Question 3

The drought index is a measure of the ______ taken daily by DOF. It ranges from ______. The higher the number the ______ the moisture.

Answer 3

Water content of the soil

0-0800

Lower the moisture

Question 4

Command will be established on all wild land fires involving an ______.

Answer 4

FRL 3 or greater.

Question 5

Wild fires: Companies with considerable brush and urban interface fire potential shall size up those areas with regards to the following areas:

Answer 5

1) Life hazards
2) Exposure
3) Access roads
4) Water supply
5) Natural fire breaks

Question 6

Wild Land Fires: Structure Triage:

A structure may be deemed hopeless when one of the following conditions exist:

Answer 6

• 25% or more of the roof involved
• Water supply low
• Personnel safety is at risk

Question 7

Wild Land Fires: Structure Triage:

Tactical Guidelines:

Answer 7

• 15 minute commitment
• 1 unit per structure in isolated areas
• 1 unit per 2 structures in subdivision
• Limit hose lay to 200ft

Question 8

The fire is considered contained when there is 100% extinguishment within ______ of the fire line.

Answer 8

100ft

Question 9

When the drought index reaches ______ the fires needs to be checked daily until it is ______.

Answer 9

400 or higher

it is cold

Question 10

The acronym LCES stands for:

Answer 10

Lookout
Communications
Escape Route
Safety Zones

Question 11

In addition to LCES the following guidelines should be followed:

Answer 11

• Stay mobile
• Back apparatus in
• Don’t park under powerlines
• Close apparatus doors and windows
• Maintain 25% of booster tanks capacity for your protection.

Question 12

The following PPE is to be worn as issued, when fighting wild land fires:

Answer 12

• Bunker pants and boots
• Light weight brush coat
• Gloves
• Helmet with hood

Question 13

If committed to a structure fire associated with wild land fire, ______ PPE shall be worn.

Answer 13

Full structural

Question 14

For wild land fires requiring extended on scene commitment of personnel or when deemed appropriate by the IC members may wear the following:

Answer 14

• Approved nomex pants
• Approved 8 inch leather wild land certified boots
• Light weight brush coat
• Leather work gloves
• Approved helmet