The 18 Watch Outs Flashcards
1
Q
1.
A
Fire not scouted and sized up
2
Q
4.
A
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
3
Q
2.
A
In country not seen in daylight
4
Q
3.
A
Safety zones and escape routes not identified
5
Q
5.
A
Uninformed on strategy, tactics and hazards
6
Q
6.
A
Instructions and assignments not clear
7
Q
7.
A
No communication link with crew members or supervisor
8
Q
10.
A
Attempting frontal assault on fire
9
Q
8.
A
Constructing line without safe anchor point
10
Q
9.
A
Building fireline downhill with fire below
11
Q
11.
A
Unburned fuel between you and fire
12
Q
13.
A
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below
13
Q
12.
A
Cannot see main fire. Not in contact with someone who can
14
Q
14
A
Weather becoming hotter and drier
15
Q
15.
A
Wind increases and/or changes direction
