Wildland Flashcards
Name the first 3 of the 10 standing fire orders.
- Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.
- Know what your fire is doing at all times.
- Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
Name 4-6 of the 10 standing fire orders.
- Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known.
- Post a lookout where there is possible danger
- Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
Name the 10th standing fire order.
- Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first.
Name 7-9 of the 10 standing fire orders.
- Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining forces.
- Give clear instructions and insure they are understood
- Maintain control of your forces at all times.
Name the 18 watch out situations.
Fire not scouted and sized up
In country, not seen in daylight
Safety zones and escape routes not identified
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior
Uninformed regarding strategy, tactics, and hazards
Instructions and assignments are not clear
No communication with your company or supervisor
Constructing line without a safe anchor point
Building fireline downhill with fire below
Attempting a frontal assault on the fire
Unburned fuel between you and the fire
Cannot see the main fire and not in communication with someone who can
On a hillside where rolling material can ignite material below
Weather is getting hotter and drier
Wind increasing or changing direction
Getting frequent spot fires across the fireline
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zone difficult
Taking a nap near the fireline
What six factors are the incident description of a wildland size up (blue card)?
- Location (as reported or new location)
- Size (spot fire or # of acres)
- Fuel Type (light, medium or heavy)
- Rate of spread (slow, moderate, rapid)
- Topography (flat, mid slope, ridge top)
- Wind (direction & speed)
What are two special hazards during an initial wildland size up?
Structures threatened and power lines
What hazards could be identified and reported during a follow up report on a wildland incident?
Structures threatened
Power lines
Wind
Traffic
Spotting
What are five factors that need to be reported in a wildland follow up report?
Hazards Identified
Potential for Growth
Evacuations Needed
Changes to the IAP
Staging Location
What are four tactical priorities that may be achieved and reported by the IC on a wildland incident?
- Fire Control
- Structure Threat Mitigated
- Control Lines Established
- Evacuations Completed
What are the seven structure defense tactical actions?
Check & Go
Prep & Go
Prep & Defend
Fire Front Following
Bump & Run
Anchor & Hold
Tactical Patrol
What is the definition of “check & go”?
Most appropriate action when no safety zone or TRA is present and fire front impact is imminent. Conduct rapid evaluation to check for occupants and evaluate for follow up action. Leave promptly.
What is the definition of “prep & go”?
Structure preparation can be safely completed prior to fire front impact. Potential fire activity is too dangerous to remain and or there is no safety zone or TRA present. Leave before escape routes are compromised.
What is the definition of “prep & defend”?
Appropriate when a safety zone is nearby and TRA is present. Adequate time exists to prepare the structure for defense prior to fire front impact. Escape routes must be maintained.
What is the definition of “fire front following”?
Follow-up tactic after passage of the fire front. Involves searching for victims, perimeter control, hot spotting and ember control.
