CPFM Study Guide 2026
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📋 CPFM Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CPFM Topics to Study (68)
✍️ Sample CPFM Questions & Answers
1. In the PMS 424 risk-and-potential-consequence process, mitigations in the burn plan are applied to determine:
Planned mitigations reduce initial risk, and the remaining level is assessed as residual risk.
2. Which ICS form serves as an Activity Log for individuals and units to record actions taken?
The ICS 214 Activity Log documents significant activities and events for each unit or person.
3. During a burn, a holding crewmember observes a spot fire across the line. What should the first radio call include?
Concise reports identify the caller and give location, size, and fire behavior so supervisors can respond.
4. Which reporting system is used to report unsafe situations or near-misses in ground-based wildland fire operations?
SAFENET handles ground operational safety concerns, while SAFECOM is for aviation.
5. Which IRPG checklist is used to brief personnel before ignition with a standard set of topics?
The IRPG Briefing Checklist covers situation, mission, communications, and safety topics in a standard order.
6. Chevron (V-pattern) ignition is typically used in what terrain situation?
Chevron burning is used on ridge points by igniting lines from the apex downslope on both sides.
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