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FIREFIGHTER 1C WILDLAND EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS WITH BEST
SOLUTION GRADED A+
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.
One of the two primary methods for a direct attack on a wildland
fire is the flanking attack. What is another?
A) The pinch attack
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B) The frontal attack
C) The circular attack
D) The indirect attack - ANSWER-A) The pinch attack
Note: aka Pincer attack
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Which of the following may cause a rock to dislodge from soil:
a. A rock fracture may have occurred due to heat from a fire
b. Supporting vegetation may have burned away
c. Both A and B are correct
d. None of the above - ANSWER-c. Both A and B are correct
A rock fracture may have occurred due to heat from a fire
Supporting vegetation may have burned away
The best location for deployment of a fire shelter is:
a. in a clearing with no heavy fuels, snags, power lines or rolling
rocks, etc.
b. on a steep hill
c. between a rock file and a fire
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d. in the grass - ANSWER-a. in a clearing with no heavy fuels,
snags, power lines or rolling rocks, etc.
The file used to sharpen hand tools should always have a
____________________ in place.
a. handle and catch
b. safety guard and stop
c. handle and file guard
d. catch and stop - ANSWER-c. handle and file guard
You cannot be burned if you wear Nomex protective clothing
because it is fire proof.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
What is an escape route?
a. A pre designated area where the crew will assemble if
threatened by fire and escape is not possible
b. A pre designated route a crew will take to avoid the treat of fire
overrunning them
c. both A & B
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d. None of the above - ANSWER-b. A pre designated route a crew
will take to avoid the treat of fire overrunning them
Note: a. is a TRA, temporary refuge area
An advantageous location from which to start constructing
control line is called a/an:
a. tie-in
b. cold trail
c. safety island
d. anchor point - ANSWER-d. anchor point
The portion of the fire at or near the point of origin or farthest
away from the head if called:
a. the flank
b. the heel
c. a pocket
d. the green - ANSWER-b. the heel
The slit in the handle in which to force a wedge should be
approximately ____________________ the depth of the head.
FIREFIGHTER 1C WILDLAND EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS WITH BEST
SOLUTION GRADED A+
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.
One of the two primary methods for a direct attack on a wildland
fire is the flanking attack. What is another?
A) The pinch attack
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B) The frontal attack
C) The circular attack
D) The indirect attack - ANSWER-A) The pinch attack
Note: aka Pincer attack
pg. 799
Which of the following may cause a rock to dislodge from soil:
a. A rock fracture may have occurred due to heat from a fire
b. Supporting vegetation may have burned away
c. Both A and B are correct
d. None of the above - ANSWER-c. Both A and B are correct
A rock fracture may have occurred due to heat from a fire
Supporting vegetation may have burned away
The best location for deployment of a fire shelter is:
a. in a clearing with no heavy fuels, snags, power lines or rolling
rocks, etc.
b. on a steep hill
c. between a rock file and a fire
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d. in the grass - ANSWER-a. in a clearing with no heavy fuels,
snags, power lines or rolling rocks, etc.
The file used to sharpen hand tools should always have a
____________________ in place.
a. handle and catch
b. safety guard and stop
c. handle and file guard
d. catch and stop - ANSWER-c. handle and file guard
You cannot be burned if you wear Nomex protective clothing
because it is fire proof.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
What is an escape route?
a. A pre designated area where the crew will assemble if
threatened by fire and escape is not possible
b. A pre designated route a crew will take to avoid the treat of fire
overrunning them
c. both A & B
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d. None of the above - ANSWER-b. A pre designated route a crew
will take to avoid the treat of fire overrunning them
Note: a. is a TRA, temporary refuge area
An advantageous location from which to start constructing
control line is called a/an:
a. tie-in
b. cold trail
c. safety island
d. anchor point - ANSWER-d. anchor point
The portion of the fire at or near the point of origin or farthest
away from the head if called:
a. the flank
b. the heel
c. a pocket
d. the green - ANSWER-b. the heel
The slit in the handle in which to force a wedge should be
approximately ____________________ the depth of the head.
