Wildland Tools & Equipment Flashcards
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Which hand tool is most appropriate for cutting through heavy brush and small saplings while constructing a fireline?
Answer: Brush hook
A brush hook has a heavy curved blade designed specifically for cutting through heavy brush and small woody vegetation along the fireline.
What is the proper technique for using a shovel to throw dirt on a flame during direct suppression?
Answer: Scoop and throw dirt at the base of the flames with a flat trajectory
Dirt should be thrown at the base of flames with a low, flat trajectory to smother the burning fuel and cut off the fire's oxygen supply.
What is the recommended fuel mixture ratio for a two-stroke chain saw engine commonly used in wildland operations?
Answer: 50:1 gasoline to oil
Most two-stroke wildland chain saws require a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil ratio, though the operator must always follow the manufacturer's specifications.
During fireline construction, what is the purpose of 'cold trailing' a fireline edge?
Answer: Feeling the soil and duff with bare hands or tools to detect residual heat
Cold trailing involves feeling the soil and duff along the fireline edge by hand or tool to detect any residual heat that could cause a rekindle.
What is the correct order of tool assignment when a crew lines out to construct hand line?
Answer: Scratch line cutter first, choppers second, scrapers last
The standard order is a scratch line cutter (e.g., Pulaski or brush hook) first, followed by choppers to remove large fuel, then scrapers to clear to mineral soil.
What is a 'gated wye' used for in wildland hose lay operations?
Answer: Splitting one hose line into two independently controlled lines
A gated wye splits one supply line into two hose lines, each with its own gate valve to allow independent control of water flow.
What inspection should be performed on a bladder bag before filling it with water for fire suppression?
Answer: Check the seams and pump mechanism for leaks or damage
Before use, a bladder bag should be inspected for leaks at the seams and the pump mechanism should be tested to ensure it operates properly.