FIF 100 Wildland Firefighting - Questions and Answers The part of the fire that is burning most intensely is generally called the...? Head A __________
... [Show More] is an area, usually a narrow strip, which burns away from the main part of the fire but is still part of the main fire. Finger A ___________ is an area burning outside the main fire perimeter, often caused by wind-blown embers or rolling debris and separate from the main fire. Spot Fire A fire burning without flames, and barely spreading is said to be...? Smoldering A fire spreading rapidly with a well-defined head is said to be...? Running How many feet are in a chain? 66 An increase in fire intensity or rate of spread severe enough to prevent a direct attack and requiring a re-evaluation of your suppression strategy and tactics is called...? Blowup Flaming fronts are shallower in light fuels than in heavy fuels. True A flareup does not usually require a change in suppression tactics. True Which of the following are mandatory personal protective items that must be worn or carried by firefighters on the line? Select all that apply. Hard hat Eye protection Hearing protection Gloves Flame-resistant pants and shirt Leather boots Fire Shelter Fire pants and shirts are fire resistant, not fire proof. True Which of the following are warning signs of dehydration? Select all that apply. Morning headaches Irritability Diminished/discolored urine Diminished sweating Constipation Poor personal hygiene leads to illness and may spread your cold or another contagious disease to your entire crew. True Tools often used to construct firelines include cutting tools, scraping tools, smothering tools, and chain saws. True If you worked on a small fire as part of an engine crew, you would report directly to the Engine Crew Boss Two coordinated crew techniques include the one-lick or progressive method and the bump up or leapfrog method. True The Final Firefighter Order is, "Fight fire _____________ having provided for _____________ first." Aggressively; safety Which of the following are mandatory personal protective items that must be worn or carried by firefighters on the line? Select all that apply. Hard hat Eye protection Hearing protection Gloves Flame-resistant pants and shirt Leather boots When constructing a fireline, there are specific follow-up procedures to take to make sure the line is secure. Select all that apply. Make sure the line extends to the mineral soil, permafrost, or water level Remove all combustible materials from the line Fireproof areas that may have high radiant heat via smothering or spraying Burn fuels between the control line and the fire Remove limbs and snags Extinguish hot spots or spot fires Case histories tell us that the fire's behavior is quiet right before a flare-up and wind shift is the most critical factor in erratic fire behavior. True [Show Less]