S-130 Fire Suppression 2

Question 1

When constructing a handline fireline, what is the standard minimum width for a fireline in light fuels?

Accepted Answer

1.5 times the height of surrounding fuel

Answer

A fireline should be at least 1.5 times the height of the surrounding fuel to provide an adequate break.

Question 2

The 'cold trailing' method of fire suppression is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Feeling the ash and burned material with bare hands to detect heat

Answer

Cold trailing involves feeling the burned area with bare hands to detect residual heat and ensure the fire is truly out.

Question 3

Which suppression tactic involves igniting fuels between the fire and a control line to widen the buffer zone?

Accepted Answer

Backfire

Answer

A backfire is intentionally set from a control line to burn toward the main fire, consuming fuels in between.

Question 4

When using a McLeod tool on fireline construction, the preferred technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Alternate between scraping with the blade and raking with the tines

Answer

Alternating between the scraping blade and raking tines maximizes efficiency when constructing fireline with a McLeod.

Question 5

What does the term 'anchor point' refer to in fireline construction?

Accepted Answer

A safe starting location for building fireline to prevent the fire from flanking the crew

Answer

An anchor point is an advantageous location—such as a road or rock outcrop—from which to begin fireline construction safely.

(S-130) Wildland Firefighting Training Certification Practice Test