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1
Q

clear line or demarcation is present between structures (housing tracks, homes near wildland vegetation is what wildland structure environment?

A

Interface

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2
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No clear line or demarcation present where wildland fuels are continuous outside and within a developed area is what wildland structure environment?

A

Intermix

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3
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What are the two wildland structure environment classifications

A

Interface and Intermix

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4
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what is the number one priority in every fire management activity?

A

Firefighter and public safety

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5
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what are some key words to remember with structure Defense size-up?

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the location of the structure, wind, SLOPE, topography, slope, mid-slope

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6
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what are the Structure Triage Categories?

A

Not-Threatened
Threatened Defensible
Threatened Non-Defensible

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7
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Safety Zone and TRA are PRESENT , lack Denfensible space or challenges needing to implement structure DEFENSE during Fire front contact

A

Threatened Defensible

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8
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Safety Zone and TRA are PRESENT, space make it UNLIKELY the structure will IGNITE during fire front

A

Not-Threatened

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9
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EITHER no Safety Zone or TRA PRESENT “AND/OR” CHALLENGES DO NOT allow for Firefighters to safely commit and stay to protect during the fire front

A

Threatened Non-Defensible

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10
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what are the 2 “DO NOTS” in regards to PPE with Structure Defense

A

DO NOT- Enter the structure if not trained equipped and authorized
DO NOT- Base you decision to stay because of the use of SCBAs

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11
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what is the minimum amount of water to keep in your tank?

A

at least 100 gallons

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12
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Class A foam/gel use guidelines?

A

-apply to base of flame
-(roof and siding) 10-15 minutes before fire arrives
-foam vegetation immediately surrounding the structure

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13
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for roof access of structure

A

place the owners ladder Is perferred away from the weather head (power drop)

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14
Q

where to place combustible outdoor furniture?

A

inside the structure

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15
Q

firewood

A

scatter

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16
Q

garden hoses?

A

charged and placed strategically around structure

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17
Q

the IC or Operations should establish the “strategy” which relects the?

A

“general” plan that is broad in scope (realistic approach for meeting the objective)

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18
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The Strategy must take into consideration (2)?

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-the number and types of resources necessary
-reflex time it will take to have them in position

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19
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after strategy in place , TACTICS are…

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specific ACTIONS firefighters take to accomplish the incident objectives

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20
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Tactics choices come in the form of direction from who?

A

IC or Operations Section Chief

or by the UNIT or Resource Supervisor

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21
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what serves as the basis of determining if a “tactical action” will be effective and safe?

A

An accurate fire behavior forecast

22
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what is a Tactical Maneuver?

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implies movement or purposeful reaction to change
“builds AGLITY”!!! into a tactical PLAN to remain effective

23
Q

T/F Tactical Maneuvers can be offensive or defensive?

A

True

24
Q

what are the 7 Structure Defense Tactical Actions

A

Check and Go
Prep and Go
Prep and Defend
Fire Front Following
Bump and Run
Anchor and Hold
Tactical Patrol

25
Q

Check and Go is an example of which Structure triage Category?

A

Threatened Non-Defensible

26
Q

Prep and Go is an example of which Structure triage Category?

A

Threatened Non-Defensible

27
Q

Prep and Defend is an example of which Structure triage Category?

A

Threatened Defensible

28
Q

What is the main Goals of Fire Front Following?

A

search for victims, perimeter control, put out spot fires, control and reduce ember production

29
Q

Perimeter control and structure defense Preparation are secondary considerations with this tactic during fast moving incidents

A

Bump and Run

30
Q

which tactic is reffered to as taking a stand to stop the progression of the fire?

A

Anchor and Hold

31
Q

What tactic should you use once the fire front has passed and flames have subsided while there is still threat to structures?

A

Tactical Patrol

32
Q

step 1 in the Risk Management process?

A

Situation Awareness (who, what,where,when,how)

33
Q

step 2 in the Risk Management process?

A

Hazard Assessment (figure out the bad)

34
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step 3 in the Risk management process?

A

Hazard Control (control the bad with (safeties, checklists)

35
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step 4 in the Risk Management process?

A

Decision Point (decided with your “Yes or No” ultimatums)

36
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step 5 in the Risk Management process?

A

Evaluate (reflect on all the other factors that can influence or magnify the risk)

37
Q

what are the 5 steps in the Risk Management Process?

A

Situational Awareness
Hazard Assessment
Hazard Control
Decision Point
Evaluate

38
Q

Structure defense firefighting in the WUI is inherently dangerous because it primarily is associated with?

A

in-direct firefighting

39
Q

what are the two offensive plans in the Tactical Engagement Process

A

Primary
Alternate

40
Q

what are the two defensive plans in the Tactical Engagement Process

A

Contingency
Emergency

41
Q

What are the 5 Levels of Engagement in firefighting?

A

DRAW D
Defend protect
Reinforce get back up
Advance anchor and flank
Withdraw abandon, or retreat
Delay tactical pause

42
Q

be cautious of grades greater than what %

A

15%

43
Q

What is Adequate clearance around structures

A

Minimum 100 feet

44
Q

When should you park under power lines?

A

Never

45
Q

General guidelines; how many engines per structure

A

one

46
Q

one additional engine for every____ structures

A

four

47
Q

for structures that are close together (50ft or less) ___ engine may be adequate for two structures

A

one

48
Q

If vehicle is energized and on FIRE how do you get out

A

Jump Clear, keep feet together and don’t hang on

49
Q

Maintain a ___ FT distance from transmission lines

A

35 ft

50
Q

spots and low ground fires can be fought with hose lines as long as they are not within ____ ft of the power lines.

A

100ft

51
Q

if safe you can extinguish wood poles if on fire only near their _____ to prevent downed wire hazards later

A

Base

52
Q

Structure Assessment checklist (8)

A

Address/Property Name
Road Access
Structure/Building
Clearances/Exposures/Defensible Space
Hazardous Materials
Water Sources
Evacuation
Estimated Resources for Protection

(WUI) Structure Defense (1 decks)

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