Grass Fire

Front 1

1. Which of the following resources can assist the Engine Company at grass fires?

Back 1

Forestry Department, Sheriff's Department, We-Energies

Front 2

2. All members should wear PPE appropriate for grass fire incidents due to the exhaustive conditions usually encountered at these fires.

Back 2

TRUE

Front 3

3. Which of the following areas see a high incidence of grass fires?

Back 3

Railroad right-of-ways, Alongside freeways, Park fields

Front 4

4. Firefighters should fight a grass fire from the unburned to burned side.

Back 4

FALSE

Front 5

5. Large quantities of smoke as a result of grass fires should not be underestimated since grass is often treated with pesticides that produce hazardous byproducts.

Back 5

TRUE

Front 6

6. For smaller grass fires, which fire extinguisher will usually work to knock-down visible flame?

Back 6

Pressurized Water

Front 7

7. What should the IC do when placing hoselines over railroad tracks at grass fire incidents?

Back 7

Contact railroad company via Dispatch to shut down rail traffic to affected track areas

Front 8

8. If an Engine Officer anticipates needing half of the engine apparatus’s 500 gallon water tank, what should be special-called?

Back 8

Additional engine company

Front 9

9. If high-heat conditions exist, the IC should request which of the following for hydration needs?

Back 9

Battalion Chief

Front 10

10. Weather conditions conducive to grass fires include which of the following?

Back 10

Warm temperatures, Low humidity, Strong winds