Emergency Preparedness & Response Flashcards
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What does the acronym WFSA stand for in wildland fire management?
Answer: Wildland Fire Situation Analysis
A Wildland Fire Situation Analysis evaluates alternative management strategies and their associated risks to guide decision-making on a fire.
A firefighter notices the wind has shifted unexpectedly during a firing operation. The MOST critical reason to immediately report this is:
Answer: Changed wind direction can invalidate escape routes and safety zones
A wind shift can rapidly change fire direction, cutting off pre-established escape routes and exposing crews to danger from previously safe positions.
The 'buddy system' used by wildland fire crews requires that firefighters:
Answer: Account for one another and never allow a partner to be out of sight or communication
The buddy system ensures no firefighter is unaccounted for and that injury or distress is quickly detected because partners monitor each other continuously.
Which condition is MOST associated with an increased risk of a blowup fire and potential entrapment?
Answer: Low relative humidity, high temperatures, and gusty erratic winds
Low humidity dries fuels, high temperatures increase fire intensity, and gusty erratic winds drive rapid spread and unpredictable fire behavior that leads to blowups.
During a medical emergency on a wildland fire, the Incident Commander should be notified so that:
Answer: Resources and evacuation routes can be coordinated immediately
Immediate notification of the IC allows coordination of medical evacuation, aircraft, and resource support while securing a route for patient transport.
What is the minimum recommended distance between a crew and the base of a snag (standing dead tree) when working in fire conditions?
Answer: Two tree lengths
A two-tree-length buffer (approximately twice the height of the snag) is the standard minimum to avoid being struck if the tree falls or drops burning material.
When a crew is ordered to retreat and the escape route is compromised by fire, the NEXT action should be:
Answer: Attempt to construct a hasty safety zone in the nearest clearing
If the primary escape route is cut off, crews should attempt to construct a last-resort safety zone in the best available open area before deploying shelters.