CAL Fire Exam
5 common denominators for fatalities on fires - ANS-1. On relatively small fires or
deceptively quite areas of large fires
2. In relatively light fuels, such as grass, herbs, and light brush
3. When there is an unexpected shift in wind direction or wind speed
4. When fire responds to topographic conditions and runs uphill
5. Critical burn period between 1400 - 1700
A cotton undergarment will protect you from which kind of heat - ANS-radiant
A Mcleod is primarily a - ANS-scarping tool
A Pulaski is primarily a - ANS-cutting/ grubbing tool
Aerial Fuels - ANS-all green and dead materials located in the upper canopy
Are tree conductors of electricity - ANS-Yes
can hypothermia be an issue for a burn patient - ANS-yes
Can you use the chock on the front tires - ANS-Never
CDF Mission Statement - ANS-Department of Forestry and Fire Protection protects the
people of California from fires, responds to emergencies, and protects and enhances forest,
range, and watershed values providing social, economic, and environmental benefits to rural
and urban citizens.
Define DPA - ANS-it is the area in which an agency hast the financial responsibility to
provide fire suppression
Define Initial Attack Wildland - ANS-fire can be contained by the first resources dispatched
without substantial augmentation, within 2 hours of the report time
Define Major Incident - ANS-The fire CANNOT be contained within the first burning period,
even with substantial augmentation of resources, long-term resource commitment and
logistical support will be required
Fed Agencies CAL FIRE may work with include - ANS-BLM, BIA, USFS, Park Service,
USFWS
Forms STD 637 - ANS-Probationary Report
Ground Fuel - ANS-all combustible materials lying beneath the surface
heat cramps - ANS-muscle spasms that result from a loss of large amounts of salt and water
through perspiration
heat exhaustion - ANS-extreme physical exertion in a hot humid environment, blood
circulation starts to diminish causes normal to cool skin temp, pale or ashen in color and
sweaty
Heat stroke - ANS-hot and red dry skin, compensatory mechansims fail and the core body
temp rises and can cause brain damage and death
How big of an area shall you clear for your shelter when deploying - ANS-4x8 minimum
How far away from a bulldozer shall we stay - ANS-50 '
How many gallons of water are used in a back pack pump - ANS-5 gallons
- 48 lbs when full
- cordura, rubber, steel, and fiberglass
How many units in CAL FIRE - ANS-21
12 north
5 common denominators for fatalities on fires - ANS-1. On relatively small fires or
deceptively quite areas of large fires
2. In relatively light fuels, such as grass, herbs, and light brush
3. When there is an unexpected shift in wind direction or wind speed
4. When fire responds to topographic conditions and runs uphill
5. Critical burn period between 1400 - 1700
A cotton undergarment will protect you from which kind of heat - ANS-radiant
A Mcleod is primarily a - ANS-scarping tool
A Pulaski is primarily a - ANS-cutting/ grubbing tool
Aerial Fuels - ANS-all green and dead materials located in the upper canopy
Are tree conductors of electricity - ANS-Yes
can hypothermia be an issue for a burn patient - ANS-yes
Can you use the chock on the front tires - ANS-Never
CDF Mission Statement - ANS-Department of Forestry and Fire Protection protects the
people of California from fires, responds to emergencies, and protects and enhances forest,
range, and watershed values providing social, economic, and environmental benefits to rural
and urban citizens.
Define DPA - ANS-it is the area in which an agency hast the financial responsibility to
provide fire suppression
Define Initial Attack Wildland - ANS-fire can be contained by the first resources dispatched
without substantial augmentation, within 2 hours of the report time
Define Major Incident - ANS-The fire CANNOT be contained within the first burning period,
even with substantial augmentation of resources, long-term resource commitment and
logistical support will be required
Fed Agencies CAL FIRE may work with include - ANS-BLM, BIA, USFS, Park Service,
USFWS
Forms STD 637 - ANS-Probationary Report
Ground Fuel - ANS-all combustible materials lying beneath the surface
heat cramps - ANS-muscle spasms that result from a loss of large amounts of salt and water
through perspiration
heat exhaustion - ANS-extreme physical exertion in a hot humid environment, blood
circulation starts to diminish causes normal to cool skin temp, pale or ashen in color and
sweaty
Heat stroke - ANS-hot and red dry skin, compensatory mechansims fail and the core body
temp rises and can cause brain damage and death
How big of an area shall you clear for your shelter when deploying - ANS-4x8 minimum
How far away from a bulldozer shall we stay - ANS-50 '
How many gallons of water are used in a back pack pump - ANS-5 gallons
- 48 lbs when full
- cordura, rubber, steel, and fiberglass
How many units in CAL FIRE - ANS-21
12 north
