1C-Wildland Exam Questions
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Area to Deploy Shelter - Correct Answer:*Move to closest Safety Zone*
*If your only option is to deploy shelter:*
-Select appropriate area
-Avoid rolling material, Chimneys, draws, saddles, and steep terrain.
-Largest available clearing
-Lightest fuel loading
-Possible burned over area
-*Clear a 4' X 8' site*, down to bare mineral soil (as large as time permits)
-Fire out if conditions warrant
-Digging toe holds on slopes of 75%
-Keep crew together
How do you inspect your shelter - Correct Answer:All shelters should be inspected according to
manufacture's guidelines *(currently every 14 days)!*
- A fire shelter inspection is primarily visual and should take only a few minutes.
- There should be no tears, rips, or holes in the clear plastic liner.
-A shelter greatly improves survival chances, so never hesitate to deploy it should become necessary.
What do the letters in the *LCES* acronym stand for? - Correct Answer:Lookouts
Communications
Escape Routes
Safety Zones
What PPE should you wear/bring into fire shelter? - Correct Answer:-Bring in *RADIO AND WATER*
,*DO NOT TAKE HAND TOOL OR ANY COMBUSTIBLES (FUEL/ FUSEES) IN WITH YOU.*
-Safety Helmet with chin strap
-Goggles
-Nomex shroud
-Nomex shirt
-100% cotton work uniform t-shirt
-Lug-soled work boots 8" top
-Single layer pants
-Web gear
-Minimum 2 quarts drinking water (100 oz capacity
What is required when you are doing downhill line construction? - Correct Answer:(pg 13 of 94)
*IT SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED UNLESS THERE IS NO TACTICAL ALTERNATIVE.*
1. Discuss assignments with crew supervisor(s) and fireline overhead prior to committing crew(s). -
Responsible overhead individual stays with job until completed.
2. Decision is made after proposed fireline has been scouted by supervisor(s) of involved crew(s).
3. Coordinate LCES for all personnel involved.
- Crew supervisor(s) is in direct contact with loookout who can see the fire.
-Establish communication between all crews
-Rapid access to safety zone(s) in case fire crosses below crew(s)
4. Use direct attack whenever possible. If not possible, the fireline should be completed between anchor
points before being fired out.
5. Fireline will not lie in or adjacent to a chute or chimney.
6. Starting point will be anchored for crew(s) building fireline down from the top.
7. Monitor bottom of fire; if potential exists for the fire to spread, take action to secure the fire edge.
Know what you are doing when you are in the area of an air drop. - Correct Answer:-Move out of the
area
-Avoid powerlines
-Avoid snags
, -Avoid *LARGE, OLD TREES
-NEVER STAND IN PATH OF AIR DROP*
-Find something solid
-Lie on your stomach, facing drop
*HEAD TO THE RED*
*FEET TO THE HEAT*
What should you be wearing under your Nomex top and what type of fabric is it? - Correct Answer:100%
cotton *Flame-Resistant Shirt*
Stay away from synthetic materials.
What is the minimum amount of water you should have in your gear? - Correct Answer:*2 quarts.*
CAL FIRE Policy- *100 oz capacity.*
What are the specs on your wildland boots? What is the minimum height? - Correct Answer:-Boots
should be formfitting, not too tight nor too loose, and the uppers should be free of defects.
- Boots should be a minimum of 8" high, lace-type work boot.
How often should you be inspecting your Fire Shelter? - Correct Answer:All shelters should be inspected
according to manufacturer's guidelines *(currently every 14 days)!*
-A fire shelter inspection is primarily visual and should only take a few minutes.
-There should be no tears, rips, or holes in the clear plastic liner.
-A shelter greatly improves survival chances, so never hesitate to deploy it should it become necessary.
Where to deploy your fire shelter - Correct Answer:*Move to closest Safety Zone*
If your option is to deploy shelter:
-Select appropriate area
-Avoid rolling material, chimneys, draws, saddles, and steep terrain.
-Largest available clearing
-Lightest fuel loading
with Complete Answers
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Area to Deploy Shelter - Correct Answer:*Move to closest Safety Zone*
*If your only option is to deploy shelter:*
-Select appropriate area
-Avoid rolling material, Chimneys, draws, saddles, and steep terrain.
-Largest available clearing
-Lightest fuel loading
-Possible burned over area
-*Clear a 4' X 8' site*, down to bare mineral soil (as large as time permits)
-Fire out if conditions warrant
-Digging toe holds on slopes of 75%
-Keep crew together
How do you inspect your shelter - Correct Answer:All shelters should be inspected according to
manufacture's guidelines *(currently every 14 days)!*
- A fire shelter inspection is primarily visual and should take only a few minutes.
- There should be no tears, rips, or holes in the clear plastic liner.
-A shelter greatly improves survival chances, so never hesitate to deploy it should become necessary.
What do the letters in the *LCES* acronym stand for? - Correct Answer:Lookouts
Communications
Escape Routes
Safety Zones
What PPE should you wear/bring into fire shelter? - Correct Answer:-Bring in *RADIO AND WATER*
,*DO NOT TAKE HAND TOOL OR ANY COMBUSTIBLES (FUEL/ FUSEES) IN WITH YOU.*
-Safety Helmet with chin strap
-Goggles
-Nomex shroud
-Nomex shirt
-100% cotton work uniform t-shirt
-Lug-soled work boots 8" top
-Single layer pants
-Web gear
-Minimum 2 quarts drinking water (100 oz capacity
What is required when you are doing downhill line construction? - Correct Answer:(pg 13 of 94)
*IT SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED UNLESS THERE IS NO TACTICAL ALTERNATIVE.*
1. Discuss assignments with crew supervisor(s) and fireline overhead prior to committing crew(s). -
Responsible overhead individual stays with job until completed.
2. Decision is made after proposed fireline has been scouted by supervisor(s) of involved crew(s).
3. Coordinate LCES for all personnel involved.
- Crew supervisor(s) is in direct contact with loookout who can see the fire.
-Establish communication between all crews
-Rapid access to safety zone(s) in case fire crosses below crew(s)
4. Use direct attack whenever possible. If not possible, the fireline should be completed between anchor
points before being fired out.
5. Fireline will not lie in or adjacent to a chute or chimney.
6. Starting point will be anchored for crew(s) building fireline down from the top.
7. Monitor bottom of fire; if potential exists for the fire to spread, take action to secure the fire edge.
Know what you are doing when you are in the area of an air drop. - Correct Answer:-Move out of the
area
-Avoid powerlines
-Avoid snags
, -Avoid *LARGE, OLD TREES
-NEVER STAND IN PATH OF AIR DROP*
-Find something solid
-Lie on your stomach, facing drop
*HEAD TO THE RED*
*FEET TO THE HEAT*
What should you be wearing under your Nomex top and what type of fabric is it? - Correct Answer:100%
cotton *Flame-Resistant Shirt*
Stay away from synthetic materials.
What is the minimum amount of water you should have in your gear? - Correct Answer:*2 quarts.*
CAL FIRE Policy- *100 oz capacity.*
What are the specs on your wildland boots? What is the minimum height? - Correct Answer:-Boots
should be formfitting, not too tight nor too loose, and the uppers should be free of defects.
- Boots should be a minimum of 8" high, lace-type work boot.
How often should you be inspecting your Fire Shelter? - Correct Answer:All shelters should be inspected
according to manufacturer's guidelines *(currently every 14 days)!*
-A fire shelter inspection is primarily visual and should only take a few minutes.
-There should be no tears, rips, or holes in the clear plastic liner.
-A shelter greatly improves survival chances, so never hesitate to deploy it should it become necessary.
Where to deploy your fire shelter - Correct Answer:*Move to closest Safety Zone*
If your option is to deploy shelter:
-Select appropriate area
-Avoid rolling material, chimneys, draws, saddles, and steep terrain.
-Largest available clearing
-Lightest fuel loading
