Red Card Emergency Preparedness & Response 3

Question 1

The 'Downhill Line Construction Checklist' is used because downhill fireline work is considered high-risk primarily due to:

Accepted Answer

Fire running uphill and potentially outflanking crews below

Answer

Fire traveling uphill moves faster than fire on flat ground, creating a serious risk that flames will outrun crews constructing line below the fire.

Question 2

Which ICS position is directly responsible for the safety of all personnel on a wildland fire incident?

Accepted Answer

Safety Officer

Answer

The Safety Officer has authority to immediately stop unsafe operations and is responsible for hazard identification and accident prevention for the entire incident.

Question 3

When communicating an emergency over the radio, a firefighter should begin the transmission with:

Accepted Answer

MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY and their location

Answer

Repeating MAYDAY three times is the internationally recognized emergency signal that immediately alerts all listeners to a life-safety situation.

Question 4

A crew is working on a steep slope when rocks begin rolling downhill. The BEST immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Move laterally out of the rock's path and shout a warning

Answer

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.

Question 5

Under the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders, what action is required before building a fireline into an unburned area?

Accepted Answer

Ensure a safety zone and escape route are secured

Answer

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.

Red Card - Wildland Firefighter Red Card Certification Practice Test

Red Card - Wildland Firefighter Red Card Certification Practice Test

Red Card Emergency Preparedness & Response 3