Mixed Deck — All CPFM Topics Flashcards

In the PMS 424 risk-and-potential-consequence process, mitigations in the burn plan are applied to determine:

Answer: Residual risk after mitigation

Planned mitigations reduce initial risk, and the remaining level is assessed as residual risk.

Which ICS form serves as an Activity Log for individuals and units to record actions taken?

Answer: ICS 214

The ICS 214 Activity Log documents significant activities and events for each unit or person.

During a burn, a holding crewmember observes a spot fire across the line. What should the first radio call include?

Answer: Who is calling, the location, size, and behavior of the spot

Concise reports identify the caller and give location, size, and fire behavior so supervisors can respond.

Which reporting system is used to report unsafe situations or near-misses in ground-based wildland fire operations?

Answer: SAFENET

SAFENET handles ground operational safety concerns, while SAFECOM is for aviation.

Which IRPG checklist is used to brief personnel before ignition with a standard set of topics?

Answer: Briefing Checklist

The IRPG Briefing Checklist covers situation, mission, communications, and safety topics in a standard order.

Chevron (V-pattern) ignition is typically used in what terrain situation?

Answer: Ridge points or nose of a ridge

Chevron burning is used on ridge points by igniting lines from the apex downslope on both sides.

Under the current federal standard, what is the 24-hour PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS)?

Answer: 35 µg/m³

The 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS is 35 µg/m³; 150 µg/m³ is the 24-hour PM10 standard.

What does the Haines Index measure in relation to prescribed fire?

Answer: Potential for large fire growth

The Haines Index combines lower atmospheric stability and moisture levels to indicate the potential for large, erratic fire development.

What is the relationship between Emergency Response Procedures and ethical professional conduct?

Answer: Ethical considerations are integrated into all aspects of professional practice in this area

Ethical considerations are deeply integrated into Emergency Response Procedures, as professional conduct and integrity underpin all aspects of practice in this field.

The DOT 'Materials of Trade' exception is relevant to prescribed fire operations because it:

Answer: Allows limited quantities of fuel for work use to be transported with reduced requirements

Materials of Trade (49 CFR 173.6) permits small quantities in proper containers to be carried without full hazmat shipping requirements.

Which LCES element most directly depends on reliable radio communication between lookouts and crews?

Answer: Communications

The 'C' in LCES requires established, tested communication links among lookouts, crews, and supervisors.

The Composite Burn Index (CBI) field plot is usually what size and shape?

Answer: A 30 m diameter circular plot

CBI uses roughly 30 m diameter plots, which approximately match one Landsat pixel.

Which statement correctly describes contingency resources listed in a prescribed fire plan?

Answer: They must be available within the response time stated in the plan

The GO/NO-GO checklist confirms that the planned contingency resources are available within the stated response time before ignition.

Which NWCG document provides the standard template used to write a federal prescribed fire plan?

Answer: PMS 484, Interagency Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation Procedures Guide

The Interagency Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation Procedures Guide (PMS 484) contains the required plan elements and templates.

A crew member gets an ember lodged in the eye and a piece of debris is embedded in the eyeball. What should be done?

Answer: Stabilize the object, cover both eyes, and evacuate

Embedded objects should be stabilized, not removed, and covering both eyes reduces eye movement during transport.

Unauthorized hikers walk into the unit during active ignition. What should the burn boss do?

Answer: Stop ignition in that area and escort the hikers to safety

Public safety needs ignition stopped near unauthorized people until they are safely out.

When communicating with diverse stakeholders, what approach is recommended?

Answer: Adapt communication style and detail level to each stakeholder group

Different stakeholders have different needs, interests, and levels of expertise, requiring adapted communication approaches for each group.

Under the risk management process in the Incident Response Pocket Guide, what step follows identifying hazards?

Answer: Assess hazards

The process is: situation awareness, hazard assessment, hazard control, decision point, and evaluate.

What are 'ladder fuels' and why are they significant in prescribed fire planning?

Answer: Vegetation that provides vertical fuel continuity between ground level and the forest canopy

Ladder fuels are shrubs, small trees, and lower branches that create a vertical bridge allowing surface fire to climb into the forest canopy and trigger crown fire.

Which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) describes suitable extinguishing media and firefighting hazards?

Answer: Section 5

SDS Section 5 covers firefighting measures including extinguishing media and special hazards.