Equipment Operation & Maintenance Flashcards

Chainsaw operators on a prescribed burn must wear which specific PPE in addition to standard fire PPE?

Answer: Chainsaw chaps, eye and hearing protection

Chaps protect legs from chain contact, and eye and hearing protection guard against debris and noise.

Fueling a chainsaw on the fireline should be done how?

Answer: With the engine off and cool, away from fire, using an approved container

Fueling a cool, stopped saw away from flame reduces the risk of ignition from spilled fuel.

When operating an ATV or UTV with a drip torch or water tank on a burn, which precaution is essential?

Answer: Secure loads and follow the vehicle's load and rollover limits, especially on slopes

Overloading or unsecured loads increase rollover risk, which is a leading ATV/UTV hazard.

Which item belongs in a standard belt weather kit?

Answer: Sling psychrometer

Belt weather kits include a sling psychrometer, anemometer, compass, and relative humidity tables.

Before deploying hand-held radios on a burn, what should be verified?

Answer: Batteries are charged, and the correct frequencies and tones are programmed and tested

Reliable communication depends on charged batteries and properly programmed, tested channels.

How should a fire shelter be inspected?

Answer: Check the case and bag for damage per the manufacturer's inspection guide without opening the sealed bag

Shelters are inspected externally for damage that would compromise them; unnecessary opening wears the shelter.

A drip torch is leaking at the spout gasket. What should be done?

Answer: Remove it from service until the gasket is replaced

Leaking torches can spill burning fuel on the operator and must be repaired before use.