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S 130 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING EXAM STUDY GUIDE | ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL MODULES, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

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S 130 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING EXAM STUDY GUIDE | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALL MODULES ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS

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S 130 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING EXAM
STUDY GUIDE | ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALL
MODULES ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
MODULE 1 QUIZ PREPAREDNESS, ICS AND
RESOURCES
Which of the following statements regarding physically fit firefighters is
FALSE?
A. Fit workers acclimate faster at high elevations.
B. Fit workers are less likely to be injured on the fireline.
C. Fit workers perform better in the heat.
D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the fireline. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer
hours on the fireline.
It is well documented that physically fit workers perform better in the heat,
acclimate faster at high elevations, and are less likely to be injured on the
fireline.
Place each management principle in order to match with the best
description.
- An established and common set of incident objectives
- Allows supervisors to track and monitor subordinates
- Tracks resources and assignment lists
- Span of control
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Download S 130 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING EXAM STUDY GUIDE | ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL MODULES and more Exams Safety and Fire Engineering in PDF only on Docsity!

S 130 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING EXAM

STUDY GUIDE | ALL QUESTIONS

AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALL

MODULES ALREADY GRADED A+ |

VERIFIED ANSWERS

MODULE 1 QUIZ PREPAREDNESS, ICS AND

RESOURCES

Which of the following statements regarding physically fit firefighters is FALSE? A. Fit workers acclimate faster at high elevations. B. Fit workers are less likely to be injured on the fireline. C. Fit workers perform better in the heat. D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the fireline. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. Fit workers are allowed to serve longer hours on the fireline. It is well documented that physically fit workers perform better in the heat, acclimate faster at high elevations, and are less likely to be injured on the fireline. Place each management principle in order to match with the best description.

  • An established and common set of incident objectives
  • Allows supervisors to track and monitor subordinates
  • Tracks resources and assignment lists
  • Span of control
  • Unified command
  • Personnel accountability ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Unified command
  • Span of control
  • Personnel accountability The portion of a control line where flammable material has been removed by scraping or digging down to mineral soil is known as the____. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Fireline Identify THREE facets affected by cultural differences. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------• Food • Housing • Dress • Religion Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from which of the following THREE threats? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Wildland firefighter protective clothing is designed to protect you from:
  • Personal injury
  • Radiant heat
  • Hostile ambient temperature conditions Identify FOUR actions you can take to make sure you perform physically well on the fireline. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------• Limit caffeine to 300 mg per day (a cup of coffee has 100 mg)
    • Avoid alcohol
  • Stay away from eating red meat two days in a row
  • Limit eggs to one per day
  • Choose whole wheat bread over white
  • Substitute other seasonings for salt
  • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
  • Avoid large amounts of sugar calories
  • Concentrate on getting enough carbohydrates
  • Toilet paper
  • Spare boot laces
  • Bandanas
  • Flip flops to wear in shower stalls
  • Small towel
  • Small flashlight
  • Instant hand sanitizer Identify THREE advantages to being accountable for your gear in the fire camp. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------• Maintains a professional appearance for the crew
  • Prepares you for moving on short notice
  • Lessens the chance of losing items
  • Minimizes impact to the environment Place each wildland fire part in order to match to the best description.
  1. Greatest forward rate of spread
  2. Long, narrow strip of fire
  3. Outer boundary of the burning area
  4. Fire at this point usually burns into prevailing wind
  5. Roughly parallel to the main direction of fire spread
  6. Unburned area in the black ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. Head
  7. Finger
  8. Perimeter
  9. Rear
  10. Flank
  11. Island Place each incident command system (ICS) section in order to match with its primary function and place under an incident action plan (IAP).
  • Directs the overall management of the incident
  • Assists agencies requiring cost-recovery and other services
  • Provides all support needs (except aircraft) on an incident
  • Achieves the objectives outlined by the IC and the IAP
  • Collects, evaluates, and makes assignments through the IAP ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Command
  • Finance/Administration
  • Logistics
  • Operations
  • Planning Place the ICS positions listed below in order (A, B, C, D) to match to the appropriate locations on the organization chart. Long Description: landscape image of an org chart with six rows: Top row: one box labeled IC with a broken line to the second row (to indicate that some items are missing. Second row: four boxes, one blank labeled A, the others labeled "Planning Section Chief", "Logistics Section Chief", "Finance Section Chief". Third row: a blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 2 labeled B. Fourth row: blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 3 labeled C. Fifth row: a blank box coming off of the blank box on Row 4 labeled D. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Operations Section Chief
  • Branch Director
  • Division Supervisor
  • Resource Coordinator Identify THREE different types of crews that may be involved in wildland fire fighting. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------• Hand crews
  • Engine crews
  • Helitack crews
  • Dozer and tractor plow crews
  • Mark new escape routes and communicate the change to the crews What do the letters in the LCES acronym stand for? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------LCES is an acronym representing the four key operational components of the Orders:
  • Lookouts
  • Communications
  • Escape routes
  • Safety zones All of the following are Standard Fire fighting Orders, EXCEPT ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.
  1. Know what your fire is doing at all times.
  2. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
  3. Identify escape routes and safety zones, and make them known.
  4. Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
  5. Be alert.
  6. Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your boss and adjoining forces.
  7. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood.
  8. Maintain control of your forces at all times.
  9. Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first. THINK Clearly... ACT Decisively Identify THREE of the first five Standard Fire fighting Orders. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.
  10. Know what your fire is doing at all times.
  11. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire. There is more than one kind of safety zone you can escape to.

Identify THREE examples of safety zones. ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- -------• The burn

  • Natural areas
  • Constructed areas Identify a TRUE statement about safety zones. ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------Firefighters will not have to deploy fire shelters in a safety zone. When considering the size of safety zones, your Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) has specific distance recommendations for how far to separate firefighters from the nearest fuels. Those specific distance recommendations are based on the assumption that there: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Keep in mind that the IRPG's specific distance recommendations are based on the assumption that there is no slope and no convective heat transfer from wind. A safety zone is your refuge from danger. Identify the TRUE statement about safety zones. A. A safety zone should only be located in the burn. B. A safety zone is a place where a fire shelter is not needed. C. A safety zone is a place where a fire shelter is needed. D. An engine is the best place for a safety zone. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. A safety zone is a place where a fire shelter is needed. It's the place you'll be free from danger without having to use your fire shelter.

B. dozer lines. C. creek beds. D. heavily trafficked roads. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. heavily trafficked roads. Fire shelters are designed to minimize burns and prevent asphyxiation from hot gases. Identify the main type of heat that fire shelters are designed to reflect. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Radiant Identify FOUR good places to locate your fire shelter. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Place fire shelters where these are present:

  • Light fuels
  • Natural firebreaks, such as: Creek beds Depressions in the ground Rock slide areas—rocks should be small enough that your shelter is still able to rest firmly on the ground Lee side of ridge tops and hills Flat areas on slopes, such as benches or road cuts
  • Wide control lines, such as dozer lines
  • Burned areas with no reburn potential
  • Areas where the flame front will pass quickly You should wear your fire shelter in a position on your web gear or fireline pack where___ ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------you can get it out quickly even while running. Identify a TRUE statement regarding the functional purpose of fire shelters. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Provides a place for cooler, breathable air to protect your lungs and airway

Select TWO aspects of situational awareness serving to prevent you from having to deploy your fire shelter. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Post lookouts

  • Establish escape routes throughout the day Identify FOUR techniques to ensure your survival while inside a deployed fire shelter. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Press your face to the ground to breathe
  • Scoop out as much dirt as you can where your head is
  • Use hold-down straps and turned-in skirt for holding shelter to the ground
  • Wear gloves inside the shelter Deploying fire shelters in windy conditions can be tricky. Select THREE steps for deploying fire shelters during a strong wind. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------• Lie on your back or sit with your head toward the wind
  • Hold the top of the shelter with your hands
  • Allow the wind to fill the shelter with air
  • Insert your boots inside the straps at the bottom of the shelter to secure it
  • Pull the rest of the shelter down over yourself
  • Roll over inside the shelter so that you are lying face down Identify THREE situations when you should replace your fire shelter. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Stop using your shelter if any of the following conditions are found:
  • The storage bag has turned gray, gray stains are visible, or the shelter is not visible inside the bag.
  • Aluminum particles or debris is visible inside the bag.
  • Tears exceeding 1/4 in. (6 mm) in length are detected along folded edges.
  • Dents or punctures in the foil are more than 1 in. (25 mm) wide.
  • Foil is missing in lengths of 1/2 in. (13 mm) or more.
  • The shelter has been deployed for any reason.

One of the BEST reasons to stay in good physical shape is to help you -----

  • CORRECT ANSWER---------------prevent sleep deprivation. Applying the risk management process while fighting wildland fires helps you ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------work smarter and safer. All of the following are barriers to good communication, EXCEPT ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------repeating instructions to make sure the message is clear. Barriers to communication Being an objective listener is a must on the fireline. Barriers to communication include: Having a preconceived opinion about a message Allowing personal or environmental distractions to take your focus Hearing what you want to hear and filtering out the rest Focusing on your own response instead of listening to what's being said Allowing personality differences to hinder effective listening and message relaying skills Page 8 Cultural or gender differences or even differences in vocabulary can also create communication barriers. Overcoming these barriers means understanding: Listener responsibilities Communicator responsibilities The risk management process is a set of steps for ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------If you've gone through this course in order, then you have already had a good look at the 18 "Watch-out!" situations, the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders, LCES, and the common denominators of fire behavior on tragedy fires. The risk management process is a set of steps for applying these "remember and follow rules" to every incident. All of these guidelines should only be as far away as the IRPG you carry in your pocket.

Wind is one of the most important weather-related elements affecting wildland fire behavior. Wind-induced fire behavior can change rapidly because ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------wind speed and direction can change rapidly. Safety means being secure from danger or harm. Identify TWO resources you can consult to review crucial checklists and standards. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG)

  • Fireline Handbook When working in burned-over areas, you can be sure to identify snags, holes, rocks, and materials still burning if you remember to always ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------look up, look down, and look around. When working in burned-over areas, always look up, look down, and look around. Identify FOUR things you should be looking for. ------CORRECT ANSWER- --------------- Materials still burning
  • Rocks
  • Snags
  • Holes Identify THREE situations when you may turn down an assignment. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Individual firefighters or supervisors may turn down an assignment when: There is a clear violation of written safe work practices. Environmental conditions clearly make the work unsafe.
  • Roll up all windows to prevent burning embers from entering the vehicle cab
  • Ensure that all compartment doors are closed
  • Use hose bed covers to protect equipment stored in open hose beds When traveling by boat, the proper time to put on your life preserver is ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Before you board the boat Loading Here are a few tips for loading:
  • Put on your life preserver while you're still on the shore or dock. You wouldn't wait until you're on the fireline to don your PPE, would you?
  • Carefully follow instructions from the boat crew. The crew of a boat is responsible for the safety of passengers, just like the operator of fire apparatus.
  • Don't overload the boat. Overloading is one of the most common causes of boating fatalities. There are many hazards you face when traveling to a fire on foot. Identify a hazard that magnifies the danger of all other hazards. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Visibility Any hazard you encounter while traveling on foot becomes even more dangerous if you can't see it. Smoke, bad weather, or even nightfall can reduce visibility and make a potentially bad situation even worse. Identify THREE safety precautions for loading and unloading helicopters --- ---CORRECT ANSWER---------------- First, crouch down to avoid the main rotor until you are at least 100 feet away.
  • Approach or leave on the downhill side only and in full view of the pilot.
  • Carry all tools horizontally, below the waist and close to your side.
  • Make sure your chin strap is fastened so your helmet doesn't get blown off of your head! And obviously, stay well clear of tail rotors and jet exhausts.
  • Don't go aft of the helicopter doors.
  • When you are onboard the bird, keep the safety harness fastened until the pilot directs you to unbuckle. If you need to exit the aircraft while it's hovering, do so in one smooth, unhurried motion Identify THREE injury hazards to look out for when working around heavy equipment. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------• Equipment—stay out of the way; the equipment can crush you.
  • Dislodged burning objects—the equipment can knock down burning trees or other flammables.
  • Falling debris—the equipment can dislodge rocks, vegetation, or other items that may hit you. Safety precautions for loading and unloading fixed-wing aircraft differ from safety guidelines for helicopters. Place each type of aircraft in order to match to the correct precautions for loading and unloading. Crouch as you approach. Walk upright as you approach. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Helicopter
  • Fixed-Wing Identify the TRUE statement about boat transportation procedures. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Follow these precautions when leaving the boat:
  • Wait for boat to be secured before you begin unloading.
  • Stay seated until the crew directs you to unload. Don't move around until you get the go-ahead.
  • Watch your step on wet rocks and painted surfaces. They may be slippery.

Identify TWO benefits of sharp blades on hand tools. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------However, a tool with a sharp blade benefits you because it:

  • Is easier and safer to use than a tool with a dull blade
  • Cuts more effectively than a dull one
  • Allows you to use short, sharp cutting strokes
  • Reduces the need for you to raise a tool above your head Place each tool care and maintenance issue in order to match with the appropriate action.
  1. Sand and refinish with light coating of linseed oil.
  2. Replace immediately.
  3. Sharpen using a hand file.
  4. Clean and give light coating of oil. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
  5. Splintered wooden handle
  6. Cracked handle
  7. Dull cutting edge
  8. Rusted tool head Identify TWO safety procedures to follow when carrying hand tools. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------For safety while carrying hand tools:
  • Do not run with hand tools
  • Walk and work 10 feet (3 m) apart from other firefighters page 2
  • Hold the tool at its balance point
  • Keep the tool at your side and close to your body, not on your shoulder
  • Position the cutting edges away from your body
  • Situate the tool on the downhill side when walking across a slope • Pass other workers by signaling and waiting for the right of way
  • Transfer the tool handle first when passing the tool to others Identify THREE ways to use hand tools safely. ------CORRECT ANSWER--- ------------For safety while using hand tools: • Keep your eyes on what is being cut
  • Wear safety glasses at all times
  • Use the proper grip and stance
  • Use short strokes
  • Watch your cutting angle and path of the tool head
  • Store tools safely when not in use Place each hand tool in order to match with appropriate sharpening techniques.
  • Even taper approximately 2 1/2 inches (65 mm) back from the cutting edge
  • Bevel grubbing edge 3/8-inch (10 mm) wide
  • Sharpen cutting edge from 1 inch (25.4 mm) at base to 3/4 inch (19 mm) at tip ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Ax
  • Pulaski
  • Brush Hook A fire swatter is most effective when used with another tool. Identify TWO tools you can use in conjunction with a fire swatter. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------It's most effective to use a flail in conjunction with a backpack pump or fire rake. You are approaching a slope while fire fighting. Identify THREE ways to correctly carry your hand tool. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------- Situate the tool on the downhill side of your body.
  • Hold the tool at its balance point.
  • Keep the tool at your side and close to your body.