Wildland Final, Calfire/FF1
Exam Questions with
Complete Answers
Wildland PPE - Correct Answer: Gloves
Helmet
Eyepro
Earpro
Shroud
Nomex longsleve shirt
Nomex pants
NFPA 1977 Boots
Fire Shelter
When to carry them? - Correct Answer: Always
Should your wildland safety uniform be kept together for immediate use? - Correct Answer: YES
Difference between a trench and a water Bar - Correct Answer: Trenches put material rolling downhill
back into the burned area, whereas
Water Bars put water into the Green
When Constructing a fireline, Where does the material you clear go? - Correct Answer: Into the un-burnt
Green area
What are the common denominators for deaths during a wildand firefighting operation - Correct
Answer: 1. On relatively small fires or deceptively quiet 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 in wind speed
, 4. When fire responds to topographic conditions and runs uphill
5. During the critical fire period 1400-1700
What do we wear under our Nomex? - Correct Answer: Cotton
What does cotton under nomex protect us from? - Correct Answer: Radiant heat
First Fire Command - Correct Answer: 1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts
Second - Correct Answer: 2. Know what your fire is doing at all times
Third - Correct Answer: 3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire
4th - Correct Answer: 4. Identify escape routes and safety zones, and make them known
5th - Correct Answer: 5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger
6th - Correct Answer: 6. Be alert, Keep calm, think clearly, act decisively
7th - Correct Answer: 7. Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your supervisor, and
adjoining forces
8th - Correct Answer: 8. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood
9th - Correct Answer: 9. Maintain control with your forces at all times
10th - Correct Answer: 10. Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first
Watch Out #1 - Correct Answer: Fire not scouted or sized up
Exam Questions with
Complete Answers
Wildland PPE - Correct Answer: Gloves
Helmet
Eyepro
Earpro
Shroud
Nomex longsleve shirt
Nomex pants
NFPA 1977 Boots
Fire Shelter
When to carry them? - Correct Answer: Always
Should your wildland safety uniform be kept together for immediate use? - Correct Answer: YES
Difference between a trench and a water Bar - Correct Answer: Trenches put material rolling downhill
back into the burned area, whereas
Water Bars put water into the Green
When Constructing a fireline, Where does the material you clear go? - Correct Answer: Into the un-burnt
Green area
What are the common denominators for deaths during a wildand firefighting operation - Correct
Answer: 1. On relatively small fires or deceptively quiet 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 in wind speed
, 4. When fire responds to topographic conditions and runs uphill
5. During the critical fire period 1400-1700
What do we wear under our Nomex? - Correct Answer: Cotton
What does cotton under nomex protect us from? - Correct Answer: Radiant heat
First Fire Command - Correct Answer: 1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts
Second - Correct Answer: 2. Know what your fire is doing at all times
Third - Correct Answer: 3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire
4th - Correct Answer: 4. Identify escape routes and safety zones, and make them known
5th - Correct Answer: 5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger
6th - Correct Answer: 6. Be alert, Keep calm, think clearly, act decisively
7th - Correct Answer: 7. Maintain prompt communication with your forces, your supervisor, and
adjoining forces
8th - Correct Answer: 8. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood
9th - Correct Answer: 9. Maintain control with your forces at all times
10th - Correct Answer: 10. Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first
Watch Out #1 - Correct Answer: Fire not scouted or sized up
