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Tools, Equipment & Resource Management Flashcards

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  1. Which firefighting hand tool is best suited for working in heavy brush and building a scratch line quickly?

    Answer: Rhino tool

    The Rhino tool (or similar combination tools) and brush hooks are designed for cutting through heavy brush rapidly to establish a scratch line.

  2. What does 'resource tracking' in ICS require supervisors to report when resources are reassigned?

    Answer: Status changes and current location at all times

    ICS resource tracking requires supervisors to report both status changes and current location continuously so the incident command always knows resource availability.

  3. When a hand crew uses progressive hose lays on a wildland fire, what is the key advantage of this method?

    Answer: It allows hose to be extended while water flows without shutting down the supply

    A progressive hose lay allows firefighters to add hose sections and extend the line while maintaining water flow, enabling continuous suppression as the line advances.

  4. What is the correct technique for carrying a sharp-edged hand tool such as a Pulaski while walking through terrain?

    Answer: Carry it on the uphill shoulder with the blade turned away from the body

    Sharp-edged tools should be carried on the uphill shoulder with the blade turned away from the body to prevent injury if the carrier slips.

  5. In wildland fire, a 'task force' is defined as:

    Answer: A combination of single resources assembled to meet specific tactical needs with a common leader

    A task force is any combination of mixed resources with a common communications link and leader, assembled for a specific tactical need.

  6. What is the maximum number of single resources that typically make up a strike team?

    Answer: Five

    A strike team consists of five single resources of the same kind and type, with a designated leader and common communications.

  7. When a portable pump fails to prime during mop-up operations, what should be checked first?

    Answer: Whether the suction hose and strainer are free of air leaks and debris

    A failed prime is almost always caused by an air leak in the suction hose or a clogged strainer preventing the pump from drawing water.