S-130 Mop-Up Operations 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a grid search pattern during mop-up operations?

Accepted Answer

To systematically cover every part of the assigned mop-up area without missing hotspots

Answer

To survey the area for wildlife before work begins

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To map the perimeter of the burned area for reporting

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To establish escape routes through the burned zone

Question 2

How should a burning root system be treated during mop-up?

Accepted Answer

Trace and expose the root, then apply water and mix with soil until cool

Answer

Leave it to burn out naturally since it is below ground

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Cover it with dirt to smother it without disturbing the root

Answer

Flag it and move on — it is handled by follow-up crews only

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum depth for mop-up into the soil to extinguish subsurface burning?

Accepted Answer

4 to 6 inches into mineral soil

Answer

1 inch

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2 inches

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12 inches

Question 4

What is the purpose of patrol operations after mop-up is declared complete?

Accepted Answer

To monitor previously mopped-up areas for re-ignition

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To collect tools and equipment left in the burned area

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To document the fire's origin for investigation

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To scout new fireline construction routes

Question 5

When approaching a burning stump during mop-up, what is the correct treatment procedure?

Accepted Answer

Bore holes into or break apart the stump, apply water, and mix until cool to the touch

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Dig out the stump and remove it from the burned area

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Treat the exterior only with water since the interior will self-extinguish

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Flag it as a hazard and report to the supervisor

Question 6

During mop-up near a hazardous snag that cannot be safely felled, what is the first action a firefighter should take?

Accepted Answer

Establish escape routes and a safety zone before working nearby

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Ignore it and continue mop-up on the opposite side of the unit

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Tie the snag to adjacent trees to stabilize it

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Apply water to the base to cool it before continuing

Question 7

Which S-130 principle applies when a firefighter discovers an unextinguished hotspot in an area already certified as mopped up?

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to the supervisor and treat it

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Leave it for the next shift since it is outside their assigned area

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Mark it with flagging and continue to the next section

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Only treat it if there is visible flame