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Wild Land Fire Flashcards

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Factors affecting burning?

A 
Fuel size 
Compactness 
Continuity
Volume 
Moisture
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Types of fuels?

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Subsurface - lie under surface
Surface- Up too 6 feet
Aerial- above 6 feet

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What aspects of weather affect fuel?

A

Wind
Temp
Humidity
Precipitation

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What effects topography?

A

Slope aspect
Local terrain features
Drainages

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Parts of a wild land fire?

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Origin
Head 
Finger 
Perimeter 
Heel 
Flanks 
Islands
Spot fires
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What NFPA 1977

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PPE for wild land firefighting

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What is NFPA 1500

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Health and safety

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