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Question 1

How often are fire shelters inspected

Answer 1

Every 14 days during fire season for May1 to dec31

Question 2

When our fire shelters inspected in the off-season

Answer 2

The first of the month January February March and April

Question 3

How many lives of firefighters have been saved by their shelters

Answer 3

More than 300 since 1977

Question 4

The new generation fire shelter reflects how much heat

Answer 4

Reflects about 95% of the radiant heat only 5% is absorbed

Question 5

When Does the fire shelter start to breakdown

Answer 5

At 500° the glue begins to break down

Question 6

How much faster can you move if you drop your gear while running from a fire

Answer 6

Up to 30% faster without your gear

Question 7

At what temperature will fusees ignite

Answer 7

375° theyre the most dangerous items you carry

Question 8

How long does it take to deploy filter under ideal conditions

Answer 8

15 to 20 seconds

Question 9

How long do typical entrapments in a fire shelter last

Answer 9

10 to longer than 90 minutes

Question 10

What size tears shall remove a fire shelter from service

Answer 10

Quarter of an inch

Question 11

When should an extra large shelter be used

Answer 11

Firefighters taller than 6’1” or his girth is larger than 53 inches