Emergency Preparedness & Response Flashcards
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The 'Downhill Line Construction Checklist' is used because downhill fireline work is considered high-risk primarily due to:
Answer: Fire running uphill and potentially outflanking crews below
Fire traveling uphill moves faster than fire on flat ground, creating a serious risk that flames will outrun crews constructing line below the fire.
Which ICS position is directly responsible for the safety of all personnel on a wildland fire incident?
Answer: Safety Officer
The Safety Officer has authority to immediately stop unsafe operations and is responsible for hazard identification and accident prevention for the entire incident.
When communicating an emergency over the radio, a firefighter should begin the transmission with:
Answer: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY and their location
Repeating MAYDAY three times is the internationally recognized emergency signal that immediately alerts all listeners to a life-safety situation.
A crew is working on a steep slope when rocks begin rolling downhill. The BEST immediate action is to:
Answer: Move laterally out of the rock's path and shout a warning
Moving laterally removes you from the path of rolling debris while allowing you to warn others, and is faster than attempting to outrun rocks downhill.
Under the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders, what action is required before building a fireline into an unburned area?
Answer: Ensure a safety zone and escape route are secured
Order #4 states that fire fighters must secure a safety zone and escape route before constructing line into unburned fuels to allow retreat if conditions deteriorate.
Thermal burns from wildland fire are most severe when a firefighter is exposed to:
Answer: Convective heat and superheated gases in a chimney or saddle
Convective heat in terrain features like chimneys and saddles can rapidly exceed survivable temperatures and overwhelm fire-resistant clothing's protective capacity.
Which of the following is a key indicator that a firefighter may be experiencing heat stroke rather than heat exhaustion?
Answer: Altered mental status or confusion
Altered mental status—confusion, disorientation, or unconsciousness—distinguishes life-threatening heat stroke from heat exhaustion and requires immediate evacuation.