CERTIFIED WILDFIRE
MITIGATION SPECIALIST (NFPA
CWMS) EXAM
What does developing a defensible space plan require? - ANSWERS-
An inventory of the existing site features
Hazards of the existing site features
How big is zone 1 for defensible space? - ANSWERS-0-5 feet from
the main structure
How big is zone 2 for defensible space? - ANSWERS-5-30 feet from
the main structure
How big is zone 3 for defensible space? - ANSWERS-30-100 feet
from the main structure
What should be done for defensible space in zone 1? - ANSWERS-
Install non-flammable ground cover.
Do not place vegetation near windows or decks or anything
flammable.
Prune, maintain plants and remove dead and down.
Irrigate grass and keep it mowed
Do not store firewood in this zone
, Enclose or screen decks with 1/8 inch metal screening and do not
store anything under decks.
Remove all trees.
Remove all needles and other debris from roof, deck, and all gutters.
Rake needles and other debris at least 10 feet away from structure and
decks.
What should be done for defensible space in zone 2? - ANSWERS-
Remove dead and down.
Remove trees and shrubs to create 10 foot crown separation.
Remove ladder fuels.
Prune and maintain shrubs to prevent excessive growth.
Mow grass to a height of 6 inches.
Stack firewood at least 30 feet away from structures.
What should be done for defensible space in zone 3? - ANSWERS-
Remove dead and down.
Remove ladder fuels.
Trees should have at least 12 feet between canopy tops.
Aspects of simple building form - ANSWERS-Have less surface area
relative to volume of the structure.
Less expensive to build.
More energy efficient.
MITIGATION SPECIALIST (NFPA
CWMS) EXAM
What does developing a defensible space plan require? - ANSWERS-
An inventory of the existing site features
Hazards of the existing site features
How big is zone 1 for defensible space? - ANSWERS-0-5 feet from
the main structure
How big is zone 2 for defensible space? - ANSWERS-5-30 feet from
the main structure
How big is zone 3 for defensible space? - ANSWERS-30-100 feet
from the main structure
What should be done for defensible space in zone 1? - ANSWERS-
Install non-flammable ground cover.
Do not place vegetation near windows or decks or anything
flammable.
Prune, maintain plants and remove dead and down.
Irrigate grass and keep it mowed
Do not store firewood in this zone
, Enclose or screen decks with 1/8 inch metal screening and do not
store anything under decks.
Remove all trees.
Remove all needles and other debris from roof, deck, and all gutters.
Rake needles and other debris at least 10 feet away from structure and
decks.
What should be done for defensible space in zone 2? - ANSWERS-
Remove dead and down.
Remove trees and shrubs to create 10 foot crown separation.
Remove ladder fuels.
Prune and maintain shrubs to prevent excessive growth.
Mow grass to a height of 6 inches.
Stack firewood at least 30 feet away from structures.
What should be done for defensible space in zone 3? - ANSWERS-
Remove dead and down.
Remove ladder fuels.
Trees should have at least 12 feet between canopy tops.
Aspects of simple building form - ANSWERS-Have less surface area
relative to volume of the structure.
Less expensive to build.
More energy efficient.
