Safety Protocols & Risk Management Flashcards
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The 'common denominators' of fire fatality cases identified by NWCG research include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Excessive use of retardant on the fire perimeter
The common denominators focus on terrain, fuel and weather conditions, and crew positioning—not retardant application practices.
What action must a firefighter take if they feel their assigned escape route is inadequate?
Answer: Invoke their right to refuse an unsafe assignment and notify their supervisor
Every wildland firefighter has the right—and duty—to refuse an assignment they believe is unsafe and to communicate that concern up the chain.
In the context of the Risk Management Process used in wildland fire, what happens in the 'Evaluate Controls' step?
Answer: The effectiveness of implemented controls is assessed to ensure risk is reduced to acceptable levels
After controls are implemented, evaluating them ensures they are actually working and that residual risk remains at an acceptable level.
Which type of fire behavior characteristic is most closely monitored to determine if a transition to 'extreme' fire behavior is occurring?
Answer: Rate of spread, flame length, and spotting distance
Rapid increases in rate of spread, flame length, and long-range spotting are key observable indicators of a transition to extreme fire behavior.
A firefighter working near power lines should maintain a minimum safe working distance of:
Answer: At least 50 feet from high-voltage lines unless de-energized and grounded
High-voltage electrical lines require a minimum 50-foot clearance unless a qualified electrician has confirmed they are de-energized and grounded.
The Incident Action Plan (IAP) is most important to firefighter safety because it:
Answer: Communicates tactical objectives, assignments, and safety information for each operational period
The IAP gives every crew member a shared understanding of objectives, tactics, communications, and safety requirements so everyone operates from the same plan.
When working in a helicopter landing zone (LZ), crew members should approach the aircraft from which direction?
Answer: From the front, in view of the pilot, only when signaled
Approaching from the front ensures the pilot can see crew members and signal them; approaching from the rear risks contact with the tail rotor.