Wildland Operations Flashcards
During a wildland response, what are some size up and awareness considerations?
Fuel Weather Topography Current fire behavior Rate of Spread Location Access Resources Threats Life Hazards Evacuations
What is the role of the first arriving engine?
Determine mode - Fire attack, command, Investigate
Determine Strategy - Offense or defense
When is 50 GPM minimum required?
Direct fire attack
Fast moving high intensity
Progressive hose lays
Structure protection
When shall the VHF radios be used?
Incident in the SRA
Incident outside Sac County
As needed for common comms
What are the incident objectives for wildland?
Life
Scene stabilization
Property Conservation
“Put a box around the incident”
When is mobile attack used?
Direct attack on fast moving, low intensity fires
How many personnel are required for pup and roll?
2 minimum but 3 is preferred
During pump and roll, what happens if you lose visual contact with the rig or the rig loses you?
If you lose the rig, spray the windshield
If the rig loses you, they should stop
What are direct attack tactics for wildland?
Flanking Pincer Tandem Envelopment Hot Spotting
What are indirect attack tactics for wildland?
Parallel
What are the 3 structure triage criteria?
Not Threatened - construction or defensible space make it unlikely the structure will ignite during initial fire contact
Threatened Defensible - Requires firefighters to implement structure protection tactics during front contact
Threatened Non defensible - Challenges that do not allow firefighters to safely stay and protect the structure
If time allows, how do you prep a structure?
Shut off gas, clear around tanks Clear roof of combustibles Cover vents Remove fuels away from the structure Close doors and windows
