Red Card Fire Suppression Techniques 3

Question 1

What is 'cold trailing' used to determine during mop-up operations?

Accepted Answer

Whether the fire edge is truly out by checking for heat with bare hands

Answer

Cold trailing involves carefully feeling the burned area with bare hands to detect any remaining heat that indicates incomplete extinguishment.

Question 2

Which hose lay configuration is best for steep terrain where gravity-fed water flow is an advantage?

Accepted Answer

Gravity lay from an upper water source

Answer

A gravity lay uses an upper water source such as a tank or pond to deliver water downhill via hose to the fire without pumping.

Question 3

What is the primary danger of working in the 'green' (unburned) side of a fireline?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to unburned fuels that can ignite and trap firefighters

Answer

Working in unburned fuels on the green side exposes firefighters to the risk of being overrun if the fire shifts or runs, as there is no burned area for refuge.

Question 4

What does a Type 6 engine primarily provide during wildland fire suppression?

Accepted Answer

Initial attack with off-road water delivery capability

Answer

A Type 6 engine is a light wildland fire engine designed for initial attack with off-road mobility and direct water application on wildland fires.

Question 5

When using a Pulaski tool for fireline construction, which end is used to scrape soil to mineral layer?

Accepted Answer

The adze (hoe) end

Answer

The adze (hoe) end of the Pulaski is used for scraping and grubbing soil to mineral layer when constructing a hand line.

Red Card - Wildland Firefighter Red Card Certification Practice Test

Red Card - Wildland Firefighter Red Card Certification Practice Test

Red Card Fire Suppression Techniques 3