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V11-1-1 Wildland Incidents Flashcards

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Provides a wide-defense perimeter and is a tactic which makes possible a strategy of locating control lines where fires fought on a firefighters terms. Don’t confuse with burning out

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Backfiring

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An indirect method of attack where fuels between control line or natural barrier (i.e. road) and main fire are intentionally burn to control a rapidly spreading fire.

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Backfiring

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Setting fire inside a control line to consume fuel between edge of fire and control line.

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Burning out/firing out

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Time period beginning when fire starts and ending at 10 AM on day following

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Burning period

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Control line completely around fire and any spot fires, with a high probability that these lines can be held through next burning period.

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Containment

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Making a fire safer after it is contained, by extinguishing or removing burning material along or near the control line.

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Mop-up

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Superintendent or a camps BC assigned to OSC or IC to assist in crew operations.

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Crew Cordinator

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Supervisor on line to determine that needs of line construction being met; normally a superintendent, crew supervisor or crew STL.

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Line supervisor

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Set of plans prepared by wildland area station captains, in conjunction with BC’s.

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Battalion wildland pre-attack plans

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_____, _______, & ________ carry wildland pre-attack plans for entire county.

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Strike team leaders
AC’s
BC’s

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Wildland pre-attack plans consist of a special annotated district safety map, with a ______ sheet for each safety map.

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“Notes”

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Notes sheets contain information under categories: (10)

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Special Notes
Access
Evacuation
Fire Behavior
Water Supply
Traffic Control
Staging
Base
Helispots
Other
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Safe cleared parking area for a pre-designated number of fire engines with in the cab

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ESZ engine safety zone

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An engine safety zone is usually big enough for __________.

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2-5 Engines

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ESZ’s are identified on ___________.

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Battalion wildland pre-attack plan safety maps

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An area either in the burned/black area or an area void of fuel, large enough for FF’s to evacuate and not have to deploy fire shelters to prevent injury.

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Safety Zone

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A safety zone is not a __________.

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Deployment area

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Area cut out, cleared or burned out to provide a safety zone.

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Constructed safety zone

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Areas predesignated on battalion wildland pre-attack plans and safety maps, that will have high probability of civilian or firefighter life loss.

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SHA-safety hazard area

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Typical safety hazard areas are areas of: (5)

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Heavy fuel load
Inadequate road systems
Access problems
No public water systems
Topography related hazards
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IC should seriously consider high potential for firefighter life loss if resources are committed to these areas.

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SHA-safety hazard area

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Safe cleared parking area/holding area for a large number of civilian vehicles, with family and pets inside vehicle.

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PRA-public refuge area

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Public refuge areas are intended as:

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Short-term, temporary safety zones for civilians until they can be moved/convoyed out of the danger area

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In this mode you’ll do a progressive hose lay around each flank/perimeter of the fire; in conjunction with ground crews, flight crews, dozers and assisted by helicopters and/or fixed – wing aircraft.

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Offensive mode

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In this mode the fire is dictating the action; no containment possible

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Defensive mode

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Immediate threats to life safety, structures, wood roofs, evacuation needs, or other immediate needs, not specifically related to extinguishing main body of fire.

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Defensive need

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A method of suppression in which control line is located along natural fire breaks or at a considerable distance from Fireline and the intervening fuel is burned out.

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Indirect line

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A line away from burn area (type of) indirect line used if first-line attack does not work or hold.

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Secondary line

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Direct attack around the fire by two or more work units.

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Pincer attack

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Attack made along flanks of fire from an anchor point in an attempt to connect two lines at head of fire.

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Flanking

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Flanks as viewed from point of origin towards head of fire

Left
Right
Top

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Left – division A

Right – division B

Top – division C

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Paid crew, up to 10 members, plus crew supervisor. Used primarily for initial attack on a wildland fire in conjunction with hose lines

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Fly crew

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Flashy fuel consisting of grass only, including tall grass

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Grass

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Mix of grass and brush fuels, up to 2 feet.

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Light fuel

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Fuel 2 to 6 feet high

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Medium fuel

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Fuel greater than 6 feet in height

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Heavy fuel

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When all open flame has been eliminated. Is first report that fires being brought under control. No visible flames on perimeter.

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Knockdown

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1 inch hose lay installed at a minimum of every 200 feet on main 1 1/2” hoseline through use of wye

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Lateral hose line

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Personnel assigned to supervisory positions which includes IC, command staff, Gen. staff, directors, division/group supervisors, strike team leaders, and unit leaders.

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Overhead personnel

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Wildland Equipped engines are engines assigned to wildland interface districts and battalions, engines assigned to strike teams, and other engines as designated by the _____________.

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Ops Chief Deputy

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A major incident support team will be assigned for large-scale extended attack wildfires requiring suppression action for _______

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> 24 hrs

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A short team support mobilization is assigned for greater alarm wildfire requiring suppression action of ____________.

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> 4 hrs and < 30 hrs

43
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IC should consider requesting a plans team or short team support for wildland fires of working __________.

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Second alarms and larger

44
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Minimum equipment carried in web gear

A 
Fire shelter
Canteen
One field hose clamp
1 inch Tee
1 inch barrel nozzle IP
1 reducer (1 1/2" NH to 1" IP)
1 increaser (1"IP to 1 1/2"NH)
45
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First arriving company officer of a wildland incident is responsible for:

A 
SIZE-UP
Initiating the ICS
Taking necessary ACTION
Requesting ADDITIONAL Resources
Providing for Personnel SAFETY
Making HELISPOT assignment
46
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The IC is responsible for:

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Overall management of incident

Providing follow-up reports to C&C until fire department resources have been demobilized

47
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The safety officer is responsible for:

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Identifying and evaluating hazards and advising IC in the area of safety

48
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Safety officer is also responsible for:

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Investigate accidents involving fire department personnel

Has authority to alter, suspend, or terminate any activity which S.O. may judge to be unsafe

Provide safety message for IAP

49
Q

Company officers and unit supervisors responsible for:

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1/4 CCCC

>Reporting "Holding 1/4 mile out
>Following CHECK-IN procedures
>Maintaining CO UNITY & SAFETY
>Maintaining CONTACT with & UPDATING INFO for assigned incident immediate sup./leader
>For COMPLETING assignments
50
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Incident priorities for wildland fire incidents

A

LIP

Protection of LIFE
INCIDENT Stabilization
PROPERTY/Environment protection & conservation

51
Q

During inclement weather, supervisors conduct ____________ at morning lineup. This will provide ______________necessary prior to firefighting operations.

SAME ANSWER FOR BOTH LINES

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Safety briefings

52
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1 1/2”progressive hoselays shall be deployed on all constructed indirect and direct firelines of ________ on brushfires.

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300’ or more

53
Q

ICP, staging, base, etc. shall be identified by:

A

Address, intersection, or landmarks

54
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During size up reports, standard definitions of __________ required to be used

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Fuel type

55
Q

Jurisdictional captain (or another officer designated by BC) remains in command on scene, until _______________.

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Demobilization of all personnel is complete

56
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If there is an immediate defensive need, the IC will assign a ___________ and the resources necessary for ______________.

A

Group supervisor

Structure protection

57
Q

IAP includes information contained in jurisdictional ______________.

A

Wildland pre-attack plans

58
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Jurisdictional captain will designate a Helispot location and Helispot engine company to C&C within __________.

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Two minutes of dispatch

59
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____________ Will contain evacuation plan information

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Wildland pre-attack plans

60
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Unless there is an immediate exposure protection need, first attack on wildfires will be a _________ operation on the fire flanks.

A

Perimeter control

61
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IC shall request local law enforcement agency to control traffic or close roads in operational area if vehicle traffic is a threat to:

A

Public Safety

Firefighter safety

Firefighting operations

62
Q

A 1/2” Progressive hoselay will be deployed for the entire perimeter on both flanks of a wildland fire ____________.

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Over 300 feet in diameter

63
Q

When hose lines are in use on a wildland fire, __________ provisions shall be made.

A

Water supply

64
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Burning out/firing out operations shall have the approval of the:

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Division/group supervisor

65
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Any backfiring operation requires approval of the:

A

Ops section chief or

IC

66
Q

________________ ensures area of origin is protected for cause investigation.

A

First engine at fire origin site

67
Q

All fires will receive an appropriate __________ using _____ & _______ per current dept policies & procedures.

A

Wet mop up

Class A foam

Wet water

68
Q

Ultimate responsibility of hand crews is to:

A

Construct a control line completely around the fire

69
Q

When IC is requesting additional resources normally above the second alarm the IC will request by _________ or request __________.

A

Strike teams

Immediate need for closest engines (any type)

70
Q

Crew strike team Shall be formed by the:

A

Central crew coordinator at camp 2 and passed on to C&C

71
Q

First alarm wildland response

A

7E4GC3Hw/2crew3SupDtWtP
__________________
2BC

72
Q

Second alarm wildland response

A

5E4GCWtCSupHtHt(2FW2Ht@IC req.)S
_________________
BC AC

73
Q

____________ conduct formal safety briefings with their assigned personnel

A

All resource supervisor/overhead

74
Q

Hey minimum safety briefing will discuss: (3)

A

Fire orders

LCES

Watchout situations

75
Q

I’ll fly crews will announce arrival at:

A

Staging

Flight crews will report staged in air above fire and request an assignment from IC

76
Q

Flight crews will not begin work until they have: (2)

A

And approved assignment from IC

Received communications briefing

77
Q

When decision is made to construct in direct line: (3)

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Identify location of indirect line. Identify a starting and stopping point fring direct line.

Order adequate resources to support operation.

Deploy a 1–1/2” progressive hoselay on indirect line.

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REHAB

All single resource supervisors & division/group supervisors: (3)

A

Ensure all personnel carry or are provided adequate water

Give appropriate breaks for cooling and rest

Monitor physical and mental status of assigned personnel for signs of heat illnesses

79
Q

BCs determine exact fire location during briefing by _________.

A

District captain

80
Q

If district captain unable to assume command _____________ will assume command.

A

Another captain from battalion

81
Q

First arriving __________ becomes crew coordinator.

A

Superintendent

82
Q

Second and any additional superintendents should be given ____________ so an assessment of _________, _______, & _______ can be made.

A

Line Assignment

Tactical ops, crew safety, & fire activity

83
Q

Immediate exposure protection; consider these factors:

A

FF-LESARDS

Fuels
Fire Behavior
Life safety & Evac needs
Structures(wood roofs, siding, deck)
Available Resources
Defendable Structures
84
Q

Assign a ________ for defensive needs.

A

Group supervisor

85
Q

IAP- IC forecasts a “FORRT”

A 
Fire direction
Rate of spread
Threat
Objectives and
Resources required
86
Q

IC develops IAP based on ____________.

A

Conditions and info

87
Q

Normal minimum level for staging is:

A

One engine & one crew

88
Q

Brief staging manager

A 
OTD + 1E+1Cmin
Include ORGANIZATION
TRAVEL routes to all DIVISIONS
Resource Assignment Method
1 Engine, 1 Crew minimum
89
Q

The company officer at Helispots transmits the following information to pilot of first in helicopter:

A 
WLA WinDS Ok
Wind Direction & Speed
Wire hazards
Location of other Aircraft in area
Any Other flight hazards
90
Q

During structure protection adequate hose should be deployed and charged, _________________.

A

Around both sides of the structure

91
Q

A ___________ should be available for the engine and personnel

A

Protector line

92
Q

Which hose should be used for supply when doing the progressive hoselay?

A

2 1/2”

93
Q

When flame lengths hit a Ridgetop, the flames will generally:

A

Double or triple and make quadruple

94
Q

In a backfiring operation request approval from:

A

OSC or IC

95
Q

If suspicious origin call for ________________ investigation

A

Code A (Arson)

96
Q

______________ is 100% mop-up with water

A

5 acres or less

97
Q

Wildland fire greater than 5 acres in size will have wet mop up at least _________________.

A

50’ in from perimeter

98
Q

If decision made to remove personnel before mop up completed: (2)

A

Hose left in place until mop up completed

Patrols or lookouts assigned to monitor fire, until mop-up completed.

99
Q

Consider requesting ________ on second alarm incidents which would provide planning, logistical, and communications support for incident.

A

Short team support

100
Q

_____________ or ____________ may be requested to provide overhead personnel for management purposes, when a fire extends beyond a second alarm.

A

Short team support

Major incident support team

101
Q

Crew responsibilities:

A

Construct a control line around entire fire perimeter

Maintain communication with overhead personnel

102
Q

________________ in steep terrain and fast burning fuels should be done with extreme caution.

A

Downhill/indirect line construction

103
Q

Each ______ in a given battalion will carry a complete set of their entire battalion wildland pre-attack plans in their _____________.

A

Engine

EIF- Emergency Information File

Wildland Firefighting (2 decks)

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