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CERTIFIED WILDFIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST
(NFPA CWMS) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS!!
NFPAs Vision - ANSWER -Leading global advocate for the elimination of
death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical and
related hazards.
Mission of Certification Programs - ANSWER -Enhance human and
organizational performance as related to the use and application of the
NFPA code and standards.
When and why was the CWMS created? - ANSWER -2018, to bring
federal, state and local levels together across forestry and fire services
under one certification standard. These credentials offer professionals
who's work involves wildfire mitigation, the ability to demonstrate that
they understand hazard mitigation measures, planning, preparedness,
public education, and wildland fire science.
What prompted the formation of the Fire Wise program? - ANSWER -
The disastrous fires of 1985. This brought about collaboration between
federal and state agencies.
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When was The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy
established and why? - ANSWER -2014 to bring about the "all hands all
lands" mindset for communities at risk.
What are firebrands? - ANSWER -Embers that can travel up to a mile
and cause ignition away from the main body of a Wildland fire.
Which area of a structure is most susceptible to ignition - ANSWER -The
roof
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) immediate zone includes what? -
ANSWER -0-5ft, includes structure and attachments, vulnerable to
embers/direct flame impingement. Flame resistant/non combustible as
possible.
HIZ intermediate zone - ANSWER -5-30ft protecting this protects the
house, small dispersed vegetation, clear of debris and ground covering.
HIZ Extended zone - ANSWER -30-100ft. Can interrupt fire path to save
structure. Trees should be dispersed, ground clear of debris.
Explain convective heat - ANSWER -Heat rises, air circulates and can
transport embers carrying them away from the seat of the fire.
CERTIFIED WILDFIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST
(NFPA CWMS) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS!!
NFPAs Vision - ANSWER -Leading global advocate for the elimination of
death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical and
related hazards.
Mission of Certification Programs - ANSWER -Enhance human and
organizational performance as related to the use and application of the
NFPA code and standards.
When and why was the CWMS created? - ANSWER -2018, to bring
federal, state and local levels together across forestry and fire services
under one certification standard. These credentials offer professionals
who's work involves wildfire mitigation, the ability to demonstrate that
they understand hazard mitigation measures, planning, preparedness,
public education, and wildland fire science.
What prompted the formation of the Fire Wise program? - ANSWER -
The disastrous fires of 1985. This brought about collaboration between
federal and state agencies.
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When was The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy
established and why? - ANSWER -2014 to bring about the "all hands all
lands" mindset for communities at risk.
What are firebrands? - ANSWER -Embers that can travel up to a mile
and cause ignition away from the main body of a Wildland fire.
Which area of a structure is most susceptible to ignition - ANSWER -The
roof
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) immediate zone includes what? -
ANSWER -0-5ft, includes structure and attachments, vulnerable to
embers/direct flame impingement. Flame resistant/non combustible as
possible.
HIZ intermediate zone - ANSWER -5-30ft protecting this protects the
house, small dispersed vegetation, clear of debris and ground covering.
HIZ Extended zone - ANSWER -30-100ft. Can interrupt fire path to save
structure. Trees should be dispersed, ground clear of debris.
Explain convective heat - ANSWER -Heat rises, air circulates and can
transport embers carrying them away from the seat of the fire.
