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10 Cards in this Set
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List and describe five incident types that can be applied to wildland fires.
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Type-V: Local, agency, or jurisdiction specific
Type-IV: Multiagency or jurisdiction Type III: Regional Type II: State Type I: National |
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List the three factors that influence fire spread.
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Fuels, topography, and weather.
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Define blow-up
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The sudden advancement and increase in fire intensity due to wind, prewarmed fuels, or a topographic feature such as a narrow canyon or "chimney."
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Define flaring
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A sudden rise in fire intensity that is short-lived.
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List the leading stresses requiring rehab at the wildland fire.
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Exposure to heat, smoke, and physical exertion.
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List four situations that may require the appointment of an ASO at wildland fires.
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• Fires that impact a widespread geographical area.
• When a plans section is established. • Fires that are active for more than four hours. • Anytime a base camp is established. |
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List the three most common principal hazards at a wildland fire.
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Rapid fire spread, traffic issues, or physical exertion
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Define LCES.
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Lookouts, communication methods, escape routes, safe zones.
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Describe the types of behaviors that would indicate rehab efforts are effective
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Spirits should be high and there should be excitement and contagious enthusiasm among the crews (look for examples of humor, trivial complaining, and motivational desire).
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Discuss a troubling issue that may arise when ground firefighters interface with aircraft.
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Inexperienced firefighters or crews working a wildfire may seek out an opportunity to get “slimed” by a fire retardant drop from aircraft.
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