FIRE 101 (CIFFC) EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED AND ACCURATE
There must be a minimum water depth of _________cm above the foot
valve to prevent air from being drawn into the foot valve.
20 cm
A tandem pump set-up is used to:
Maintain a water pressure and volume over a long hose-lay or up a steep
slope
Stuffing one end of a hose length into the next coupling and securing it
with metal hose patches is a method used to:
Patch a hole in a length of hose
When applying water on an initial attack with pump and hose, what is an
objective of the initial pass along the fireline?
- Totally extinguish the fire's edge
- restrict fire spread and apply enough water to hold the fireline until
subsequent passes can be made
- Fuel separation
When applying water with pump and hose, reducing the size of the nozzle
opening will __________ nozzle pressure.
Increase
When applying with pump and hose, reducing the size of the nozzle
opening will ___________ volume of water
Decrease
List 3 hazards associated with working around heavy equipment
,- Level pf experience with fire varies
- communication is challenging
- Anything near the swing of the boom is dangerous
What is the minimum, safe distance that must be maintained away from
working equipment?
2x the length of the tallest trees
List 4 safety steps that must be followed before approaching a heavy
equipment machine.
- Establish eye contact
- Never work downslope
- Gloves should be worn when fixing equipment
- Watch for over head dangers
Why must you never work down slope from a working heavy equipment
machine?
Dislodged material could roll down the slope
The purpose of fireline patrol is to:
Patrol an assigned area to watch for and report potential problems that could
lead to fire escaping control or jeopardize crew safety and take action
T/F Taking any suppression action on a problem area is not a function of
fireline patrol
False
T/F when on fireline patrol, carry a strangler and nozzle or a hand tool so
suppression action can be taken where needed
True
T/F When on fireline patrol, only observe what is inside the fire perimeter
False
What best describes the objective of mop-up?
, Extinguishing a fire after it has been brought under control
IN mop-up operations, a "hot spot" refers to:
A small area of smoldering combustion located on or within the fire perimeter
What describes correct systematic mop-up patrol procedures?
Mop-up patrol begins at the fireline and proceeds parallel to the fireline,
gradually working towards the center of the fire
Give 2 examples of hazards associated with mop-up operations:
- Snags and unstable trees
- Hazards in extinguishing hot spots
Describe what is meant by the term cold trailing and what precaution must
be taken when performing this task.
- A method determining whether or not a fire is still burning by using your
hand
- Feeling for radiant heat, flames will hurt and so will being dumb and putting
your hand directly on it
What are the 3 ignition methods?
Aerial ignition, ground ignition and combination (aerial/ground) ignition
T/F Ensuring that lightweight objects are removed or tied down and
secured is a requirement in the construction of a helistop
True
What describes what must be done to logs used in the construction of a
helipad?
- Secured
- Laid at right angles to the flight path
- All stubs trimmed off the log
T/F Serious injury can result from a direct hit by a water drop from a
helibucket
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED AND ACCURATE
There must be a minimum water depth of _________cm above the foot
valve to prevent air from being drawn into the foot valve.
20 cm
A tandem pump set-up is used to:
Maintain a water pressure and volume over a long hose-lay or up a steep
slope
Stuffing one end of a hose length into the next coupling and securing it
with metal hose patches is a method used to:
Patch a hole in a length of hose
When applying water on an initial attack with pump and hose, what is an
objective of the initial pass along the fireline?
- Totally extinguish the fire's edge
- restrict fire spread and apply enough water to hold the fireline until
subsequent passes can be made
- Fuel separation
When applying water with pump and hose, reducing the size of the nozzle
opening will __________ nozzle pressure.
Increase
When applying with pump and hose, reducing the size of the nozzle
opening will ___________ volume of water
Decrease
List 3 hazards associated with working around heavy equipment
,- Level pf experience with fire varies
- communication is challenging
- Anything near the swing of the boom is dangerous
What is the minimum, safe distance that must be maintained away from
working equipment?
2x the length of the tallest trees
List 4 safety steps that must be followed before approaching a heavy
equipment machine.
- Establish eye contact
- Never work downslope
- Gloves should be worn when fixing equipment
- Watch for over head dangers
Why must you never work down slope from a working heavy equipment
machine?
Dislodged material could roll down the slope
The purpose of fireline patrol is to:
Patrol an assigned area to watch for and report potential problems that could
lead to fire escaping control or jeopardize crew safety and take action
T/F Taking any suppression action on a problem area is not a function of
fireline patrol
False
T/F when on fireline patrol, carry a strangler and nozzle or a hand tool so
suppression action can be taken where needed
True
T/F When on fireline patrol, only observe what is inside the fire perimeter
False
What best describes the objective of mop-up?
, Extinguishing a fire after it has been brought under control
IN mop-up operations, a "hot spot" refers to:
A small area of smoldering combustion located on or within the fire perimeter
What describes correct systematic mop-up patrol procedures?
Mop-up patrol begins at the fireline and proceeds parallel to the fireline,
gradually working towards the center of the fire
Give 2 examples of hazards associated with mop-up operations:
- Snags and unstable trees
- Hazards in extinguishing hot spots
Describe what is meant by the term cold trailing and what precaution must
be taken when performing this task.
- A method determining whether or not a fire is still burning by using your
hand
- Feeling for radiant heat, flames will hurt and so will being dumb and putting
your hand directly on it
What are the 3 ignition methods?
Aerial ignition, ground ignition and combination (aerial/ground) ignition
T/F Ensuring that lightweight objects are removed or tied down and
secured is a requirement in the construction of a helistop
True
What describes what must be done to logs used in the construction of a
helipad?
- Secured
- Laid at right angles to the flight path
- All stubs trimmed off the log
T/F Serious injury can result from a direct hit by a water drop from a
helibucket
