Training & Awareness Programs Flashcards
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Under the NWCG qualification system, what is the minimum prerequisite course before a firefighter can enroll in S-131 (Firefighter Type 1)?
Answer: S-130 and S-190, plus field experience as an FFT2
S-131 requires completion of S-130, S-190, and documented field experience as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).
The 'Watch Out Situations' taught in wildland fire training number how many, and what do they collectively represent?
Answer: 18 situations representing conditions that historically precede firefighter fatalities
The 18 Watch Out Situations describe specific conditions and circumstances that have historically led to firefighter deaths and serious injuries.
What training component addresses the psychological and emotional impacts of traumatic incidents on wildland firefighters?
Answer: Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) provides debriefing and support for firefighters following traumatic or high-stress incidents.
During ICS training for wildland fire, the concept of 'span of control' refers to which of the following?
Answer: The number of subordinates one supervisor can effectively manage, typically 3–7
Span of control in ICS refers to the number of individuals one supervisor can effectively manage, with 3–7 being optimal and 5 being ideal.
Which awareness program specifically addresses the dangers of working near aerial retardant or water drops during active air operations?
Answer: Aviation Hazard Awareness
Aviation Hazard Awareness training covers the lethal risks of retardant drops, rotor wash, and aircraft proximity for ground crews.
What is the purpose of a 'Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)' as taught in wildland fire training programs?
Answer: To systematically identify and mitigate hazards for specific tasks before they are performed
A JHA identifies potential hazards associated with a specific job or task and establishes controls to mitigate those hazards before work begins.
In wildland fire training, the 'downhill line construction checklist' is used to manage which specific hazard?
Answer: Rolling material and fire runs in steep terrain when constructing line downhill toward the fire
The downhill line construction checklist manages the extreme risk of rolling burning material, fire acceleration, and escape route compromise when building fireline downhill toward an active fire.