CPFM Fire Planning & Preparation 3

Question 1

Per PMS 484, a prescribed fire must be declared a wildfire when:

Accepted Answer

It is outside prescription and cannot be contained by on-site holding plus available contingency resources within the planned time

Answer

A wildfire declaration is made when the fire exceeds prescription and cannot be returned to it with planned holding and contingency resources.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a test fire?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate fire behavior, smoke dispersal, and suitability of conditions before full ignition

Answer

The test fire confirms that actual fire behavior and smoke match predictions before committing to full ignition.

Question 3

Which change to a burn plan requires a formal amendment approved by the agency administrator?

Accepted Answer

Changing the prescription parameters

Answer

Substantive changes such as prescription parameters require a written amendment and re-approval.

Question 4

A unit borders a highway downwind. Which burn plan element most directly addresses this hazard?

Accepted Answer

Smoke management and air quality element, including mitigation like signage and traffic control

Answer

The smoke management element identifies sensitive receptors such as roads and sets mitigation measures.

Question 5

If the Agency Administrator Ignition Authorization expires before ignition occurs, what must happen?

Accepted Answer

A new or renewed authorization must be obtained before ignition

Answer

Ignition cannot proceed without a valid, current agency administrator authorization.

CPFM - Certified Prescribed Fire Manager Practice Test