FF 1C Wildland Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade
QUESTION
When walking on a hill, the pulaski
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a. straight in front of you
b. on the uphill side
c. on the downhill side
d. none of the above
Answer:
c. on the downhill side
QUESTION
The fire shelter may be carried in the following position:
a. In your web gear pack
b. In the rear pocket of your Nomex pants
c. On the web belt at the side of your body
d. Under your Nomex
Answer:
c. On the web belt at the side of your body
QUESTION
When directing a piece of equipment that is backing up you should be:
a. always on the left side where it is easiest for the driver t see you
b. always on the right side to compensate for the drivers limited vision
c. on whichever side poses the greatest hazard
d. standing on the back of the vehicle to remove the threat of being run over
Answer:
c. on whichever side poses the greatest hazard
Note: reading this may seem wrong, but it means the greatest hazard in relation to the vehicle backing up, such as a cliff, you would want to be cliff side to ensure the driver does not get close to the cliff.
QUESTION
Name a disadvantage in using the direct attack method in wildland fire fighting.
a. no burning out
b. fire stopped with least spread
c. no need for standby personnel
d. does not use natural fire barriers
Answer:
d. does not use natural fire barriers
QUESTION
When do you apply linseed oil to a McLeod handle?
a. when the handle is dry and cracked
b. never
c. when the handle is wrapped
d. to make it look good
Answer:
b. never
QUESTION
Your safety helmet can be removed during mop-up patrol.
a. True
b. False
Answer:
b. False
QUESTION
When deploying a fire shelter, you should remove your gloves for better dexterity.
a. True
b. False
Answer:
b. False
QUESTION
The best location for deployment of a fire shelter is:
a. In a clearing
b. On a steep hill
c. Between a rock pile and the fire
d. In heavy fuels
Answer:
a. In a clearing
QUESTION
The material of a fire shelter is most affective in radiating heat away from the body when:
a. it is wet
b. there is direct contact with the body
c. there is air space between it and the body
d. it is heated
Answer:
c. there is air space between it and the body
QUESTION
The back-up person should be a minimum of ______________ feet behind the engine.
a. 5
b. 8
c. 15
d. 20
Answer:
c. 15
QUESTION
Where should you throw all charred or burned matueral?
a. into the green
b. into open grass areas
c. scattered well back into the burn
d. into a ditch
Answer:
c. scattered well back into the burn
QUESTION
A McLeod hand tool is classified as a _______________________.
a. cutting tool
b. scraping tool/raking
c. digging tool
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