WLFF CUMULATIVE TEST
STUDY GUIDE Exam
Questions with Complete
Answers
What location is the best place to be when shielding yourself from lightning? - Correct Answer: The cab
of the vehicle
Which of the following is true of light fuels? - Correct Answer: Fire intensity can change more quickly in
light fuels than in heavy fuels.
How should wildland firefighters working long shifts be eating? - Correct Answer: Food should come
from all the main food groups.
What is true of firefighters that are fit to fight wildland fires? - Correct Answer: They are more tolerant
to heat.
What is the prime factor in controlling fatigue during wildland fires? - Correct Answer: Try to average
one hour of sleep for every two hours worked.
When should a fire shelter be deployed? - Correct Answer: If there is doubt you can escape an
encroaching fire.
Firefighting hoods or shrouds? - Correct Answer: May not allow your body to properly cool itself.
When it is time to deploy your fire shelter: - Correct Answer: Find a site clear of flammable vegetation.
If you do not know what the fire is doing and you can't determine this information by personal
observation: - Correct Answer: Send someone to scout out to get it.
,What is a characteristic required of an on-site lookout? - Correct Answer: Must be knowledgeable in fire
behavior to know what to look for.
What is true of safety zones used in wildland firefighting? - Correct Answer: Any safety zone must be
free of fuels.
What is a situation that shouts "Watch Out!"? - Correct Answer: There is no communications link with
crew members or supervisors
The presence of ____ qualifies as one of the situations that shout "Watch Out!" - Correct Answer:
Frequent spot fires across the fireline
One of the situations that shout "Watch Out!" warns of what type of weather changes? - Correct
Answer: Becomes hotter and drier
What is the difference between a fire burning on level ground and one burning on a 30 degree slope? -
Correct Answer: Fire on level ground will not spread as quickly as the 30-degree slope.
What is a characteristic of good safety zones? - Correct Answer: They should not be downwind from the
fire.
Establishing trigger points is a part of what aspect of LCES? - Correct Answer: Escape routes
If the main fire is more than 100 ft from the power lines and there are small spot fires closer to the
wires: - Correct Answer: You can continue your attack
What is the best way to avoid hyperthermia while fighting wildland fires? - Correct Answer: Ensure that
you are properly hydrated.
To avoid rolling rocks or logs that may injure you, you should never: - Correct Answer: Work below a
bulldozer
, What is a characteristic of fire retardant dropped from aircraft? - Correct Answer: It is slippery.
Studies have shown that wildland firefighters have been exposed to the most toxic smoke during which
activities? - Correct Answer: Mop up
What is a safety guideline for loading and unloading helicopters? - Correct Answer: Do not approach
from the rear.
What is considered one of the human hazards firefighters should be concerned about? - Correct Answer:
Critical Stress
What is a positive way to maintain team spirit and morale? - Correct Answer: Do not get complacent
with yourself.
Preconceived opinions, distractions, and filtering information are considered: - Correct Answer: Barriers
to good listening.
What are heat cramps: - Correct Answer: A condition that should be remedied with hydration and
getting out of the sun.
What is true of SCBA and respirators used in wildland firefighting? - Correct Answer: Both SCBAs and
Respirators may be used during wildland operations.
What is the last of the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders? - Correct Answer: Fight fire aggressively, having
provided for safety first.
Of the three primary weather factors that impact a fire, _________ is the most imfluential. - Correct
Answer: Wind
What is the problem with taking the approach " We will be our own lookout!" ? - Correct Answer:
Lookouts must be in a position to see the larger picture
STUDY GUIDE Exam
Questions with Complete
Answers
What location is the best place to be when shielding yourself from lightning? - Correct Answer: The cab
of the vehicle
Which of the following is true of light fuels? - Correct Answer: Fire intensity can change more quickly in
light fuels than in heavy fuels.
How should wildland firefighters working long shifts be eating? - Correct Answer: Food should come
from all the main food groups.
What is true of firefighters that are fit to fight wildland fires? - Correct Answer: They are more tolerant
to heat.
What is the prime factor in controlling fatigue during wildland fires? - Correct Answer: Try to average
one hour of sleep for every two hours worked.
When should a fire shelter be deployed? - Correct Answer: If there is doubt you can escape an
encroaching fire.
Firefighting hoods or shrouds? - Correct Answer: May not allow your body to properly cool itself.
When it is time to deploy your fire shelter: - Correct Answer: Find a site clear of flammable vegetation.
If you do not know what the fire is doing and you can't determine this information by personal
observation: - Correct Answer: Send someone to scout out to get it.
,What is a characteristic required of an on-site lookout? - Correct Answer: Must be knowledgeable in fire
behavior to know what to look for.
What is true of safety zones used in wildland firefighting? - Correct Answer: Any safety zone must be
free of fuels.
What is a situation that shouts "Watch Out!"? - Correct Answer: There is no communications link with
crew members or supervisors
The presence of ____ qualifies as one of the situations that shout "Watch Out!" - Correct Answer:
Frequent spot fires across the fireline
One of the situations that shout "Watch Out!" warns of what type of weather changes? - Correct
Answer: Becomes hotter and drier
What is the difference between a fire burning on level ground and one burning on a 30 degree slope? -
Correct Answer: Fire on level ground will not spread as quickly as the 30-degree slope.
What is a characteristic of good safety zones? - Correct Answer: They should not be downwind from the
fire.
Establishing trigger points is a part of what aspect of LCES? - Correct Answer: Escape routes
If the main fire is more than 100 ft from the power lines and there are small spot fires closer to the
wires: - Correct Answer: You can continue your attack
What is the best way to avoid hyperthermia while fighting wildland fires? - Correct Answer: Ensure that
you are properly hydrated.
To avoid rolling rocks or logs that may injure you, you should never: - Correct Answer: Work below a
bulldozer
, What is a characteristic of fire retardant dropped from aircraft? - Correct Answer: It is slippery.
Studies have shown that wildland firefighters have been exposed to the most toxic smoke during which
activities? - Correct Answer: Mop up
What is a safety guideline for loading and unloading helicopters? - Correct Answer: Do not approach
from the rear.
What is considered one of the human hazards firefighters should be concerned about? - Correct Answer:
Critical Stress
What is a positive way to maintain team spirit and morale? - Correct Answer: Do not get complacent
with yourself.
Preconceived opinions, distractions, and filtering information are considered: - Correct Answer: Barriers
to good listening.
What are heat cramps: - Correct Answer: A condition that should be remedied with hydration and
getting out of the sun.
What is true of SCBA and respirators used in wildland firefighting? - Correct Answer: Both SCBAs and
Respirators may be used during wildland operations.
What is the last of the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders? - Correct Answer: Fight fire aggressively, having
provided for safety first.
Of the three primary weather factors that impact a fire, _________ is the most imfluential. - Correct
Answer: Wind
What is the problem with taking the approach " We will be our own lookout!" ? - Correct Answer:
Lookouts must be in a position to see the larger picture
