Test 2 Flashcards
Situational Awareness
Knowing what is going on around you at all times
Four common denominators
Relatively small or deceptively quiet sectors of large fires
Relatively light fuels
Unexpected shift in wind direction or speed
Fire running uphill
17 Watch Outs
Signals conditions might become dangerous or unsafe quickly
Watch out situation vs fire order
Watch-outs are something to look for, orders must be adhered to
LACES
Lookouts Anchors Communications Escape routes Safety Zones
Types of Fireline Engagements
Operational Deployment (normal)
Fireline Disengagement (planned, organized, timely departure and withdraw to safe area)
Entrapment (danger of burn over, no escape)
Burnover (fire overtakes personnel)
Survival Methods
Vehicle
Pass through fire edge
Burnout safety area
Use heavy equipment
3 Tactics Used if Lost
Contact base or aircraft on FireNet
Contact crew members, have them make noise
Listen for noise
5 WUI Hazards
Toxic smoke Power lines Compressed gas Public Communication issues with other agencies
4 Safe Work Practices for WUI
Don’t breathe structure smoke
Avoid propane tanks
Do not climb ladder over 3m, stay off roof
Drive slow, lights on
Top 2 Fatality Causes
Vehicle and Helicopter Accidents
4 Helicopter Size Classes
Light - Recon, Birddogging
Intermediate - IA, personnel transport
Medium - personnel/equip transport, water delivery, IA
Heavy - almost exclusively retardant/water
4 Helicopter Hazards
Rotor - can come low to ground
Downwash - blowing sand and dirt
Protruding Sharp Objects - antennas, pitot tubes. Nose/belly
Jet Blast - exhaust
5 Safety Protocols Around Helicopters
Safety Briefings Approach Manifest and Cargo Weights In Flight - awareness, belt Load/Unload - Secure, low carry
Two Types of Maps Used in Area
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