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Safety Protocols & Risk Management Flashcards

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  1. During a prescribed burn, the test fire shows fire behavior well above what the prescription predicts. What is the burn boss's most appropriate action?

    Answer: Extinguish the test fire and postpone ignition

    If the test fire shows behavior outside the prescription, the burn boss should suppress it and not proceed with ignition.

  2. What does the acronym LCES stand for in wildland fire safety?

    Answer: Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones

    LCES stands for Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones and must be set up before work begins.

  3. In a PACE communication plan, what does the 'C' represent?

    Answer: Contingency

    PACE stands for Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency communication methods.

  4. 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.

  5. Which symptom is most commonly the first sign of carbon monoxide exposure among crews working in heavy smoke?

    Answer: Headache

    Headache is typically the earliest symptom of carbon monoxide exposure, followed by dizziness, nausea, and impaired judgment.

  6. What is the primary purpose of the go/no-go checklist completed just before ignition?

    Answer: To confirm all plan requirements and conditions are met before ignition begins

    The go/no-go checklist verifies that all plan elements, resources, and conditions are in place before the burn boss authorizes ignition.

  7. A spot fire is detected outside the burn unit and holding crews contain it quickly within the plan's contingency actions. How is this event typically classified?

    Answer: A holding action that remains part of the prescribed fire

    A spot fire controlled by on-site holding resources within the plan's parameters remains part of the prescribed fire operation, though it should be documented.

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