Red Card Training & Awareness Programs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which NWCG course is specifically designed to introduce non-fire personnel to the basics of wildland fire behavior and suppression?
- S-190
- L-180 (Correct answer)
- S-130
- S-215
Correct answer: L-180
L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service) is the course designed for non-fire personnel to understand wildland fire basics and human factors.
Question 2: The annual Wildland Firefighter Refresher training (RT-130) must be completed how often to maintain Red Card certification?
- Every two years
- Every three years
- Every year (Correct answer)
- Every five years
Correct answer: Every year
RT-130 Annual Refresher must be completed every year to maintain an active Red Card qualification.
Question 3: During S-130 training, which document outlines the expected behavior and safety standards for all firefighters on a wildland incident?
- The Incident Action Plan
- The Fire Complexity Analysis
- The Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) (Correct answer)
- The National Interagency Mobilization Guide
Correct answer: The Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG)
The Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) is the primary field reference covering safety standards, operational protocols, and expected behaviors.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts taught in wildland fire training programs?
- To assign crew members to specific fire positions
- To reduce human error by improving communication and decision-making within teams (Correct answer)
- To track equipment and supply resources on an incident
- To determine crew pay grades and compensation
Correct answer: To reduce human error by improving communication and decision-making within teams
CRM focuses on reducing human error through improved communication, situational awareness, and collaborative decision-making within fire crews.
Question 5: Which training standard must a firefighter meet on the Pack Test to qualify for arduous duty positions such as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)?
- Walk 3 miles with a 25-lb pack in 45 minutes
- Walk 3 miles with a 45-lb pack in 45 minutes (Correct answer)
- Run 1.5 miles in 12 minutes
- Complete 40 push-ups and 30 sit-ups
Correct answer: Walk 3 miles with a 45-lb pack in 45 minutes
The arduous Pack Test requires walking 3 miles with a 45-lb pack in 45 minutes or less.
Question 6: In NWCG training, what does the acronym LCES stand for, and when is it established?
- Leadership, Communication, Escape, Strategy — established at the start of each shift
- Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones — established before engaging a fire (Correct answer)
- Location, Crew, Equipment, Supervision — established during briefing
- Line, Control, Engagement, Suppression — established at the fire perimeter
Correct answer: Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones — established before engaging a fire
LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones) must be established before firefighters engage any wildland fire.
Question 7: Which S-course focuses specifically on wildland fire origin and cause determination, and is targeted at investigators?
- S-230
- S-270 (Correct answer)
- S-339
- S-590
Correct answer: S-270
S-270 (Fire Origin and Cause Determination) trains personnel to identify and document the origin and cause of wildland fires.
Red Card Training & Awareness Programs 2
Which NWCG course is specifically designed to introduce non-fire personnel to the basics of wildland fire behavior and suppression?