FIREFIGHTER 1C WILDLAND EXAM 2 2026 FIRE
BEHAVIOR AND SUPPRESSION PRACTICE SET
ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION
◉ You cannot see the base camp and are not in communication with
anyone who can. This is one of the "18 Situations That Shout Watch
Out"?
a. True
b. False
Answer: b. False
◉ On a 24-hour clock what is 1pm?
a. 0100
b. 1500
c. 1800
d. 1300
Answer: d. 1300
◉ Why is it important NOT to paint tool heads?
a. waste paint
b. unable to see cracks
c. painting handles is used for identification
,d. preserves the handles
Answer: b. unable to see cracks
◉ The only two actions a back-up person must take when an
emergency stop is necessary are to give the stop hand signal and get
out of the way.
a. True
b. False
Answer: b. False
◉ Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine an
engines ICS type?
a. pump rating
b. water tank capacity
c. gross vehicle weight
d. hose compliment
Answer: c. gross vehicle weight
◉ A t-shirt made of which of the following is to be worn under the
Nomex uniform at all times?
a. 20% silk
b. 40% rayon
c. 100% nylon
,d. 100% cotton
Answer: d. 100% cotton
◉ Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a serviceable
McLeod handle?
a. smooth
b. rough
c. straight
d. sound
Answer: b. rough
Note: the 5 S's of tool maintenance are: Smooth, Straight, Sound,
Sharp, and Secure
◉ The back-up person is ultimately responsible for backing
accidents.
a. True
b. False
Answer: b. False
◉ One of the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders is: "Fight Fire
__________________, but provide for ________________ first!"
a. now/lunch
b. wisely/water
, c. aggressively/escape routes
d. aggressively/safety
Answer: d. aggressively/safety
◉ Which of the following is an advantage of the direct attack method
of wildland fire fighting:
Answer: Direct fire attack is used for lighter fuels and for lower fire
intensity—generally less than 4-foot flame heights.
This strategy is preferred over indirect fire attack, because it allows
direct and continuous observation of the fire.
Parts of direct fire attack include:
-digging a fire line directly around the flames and
-pulling burned fuel into the black;
-using water;
-smothering; and
-removing an element from the fire triangle.
◉ A widow maker would create which types of hazards:
a. Tripping
b. Rolling
BEHAVIOR AND SUPPRESSION PRACTICE SET
ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION
◉ You cannot see the base camp and are not in communication with
anyone who can. This is one of the "18 Situations That Shout Watch
Out"?
a. True
b. False
Answer: b. False
◉ On a 24-hour clock what is 1pm?
a. 0100
b. 1500
c. 1800
d. 1300
Answer: d. 1300
◉ Why is it important NOT to paint tool heads?
a. waste paint
b. unable to see cracks
c. painting handles is used for identification
,d. preserves the handles
Answer: b. unable to see cracks
◉ The only two actions a back-up person must take when an
emergency stop is necessary are to give the stop hand signal and get
out of the way.
a. True
b. False
Answer: b. False
◉ Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine an
engines ICS type?
a. pump rating
b. water tank capacity
c. gross vehicle weight
d. hose compliment
Answer: c. gross vehicle weight
◉ A t-shirt made of which of the following is to be worn under the
Nomex uniform at all times?
a. 20% silk
b. 40% rayon
c. 100% nylon
,d. 100% cotton
Answer: d. 100% cotton
◉ Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a serviceable
McLeod handle?
a. smooth
b. rough
c. straight
d. sound
Answer: b. rough
Note: the 5 S's of tool maintenance are: Smooth, Straight, Sound,
Sharp, and Secure
◉ The back-up person is ultimately responsible for backing
accidents.
a. True
b. False
Answer: b. False
◉ One of the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders is: "Fight Fire
__________________, but provide for ________________ first!"
a. now/lunch
b. wisely/water
, c. aggressively/escape routes
d. aggressively/safety
Answer: d. aggressively/safety
◉ Which of the following is an advantage of the direct attack method
of wildland fire fighting:
Answer: Direct fire attack is used for lighter fuels and for lower fire
intensity—generally less than 4-foot flame heights.
This strategy is preferred over indirect fire attack, because it allows
direct and continuous observation of the fire.
Parts of direct fire attack include:
-digging a fire line directly around the flames and
-pulling burned fuel into the black;
-using water;
-smothering; and
-removing an element from the fire triangle.
◉ A widow maker would create which types of hazards:
a. Tripping
b. Rolling
