Wildland Fire S-190 Exam Solved Questions With Revised Correct Detailed Answers
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Wildland Fire
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Wildland Fire
Wildland Fire S-190
Exam Solved Questions With
Revised Correct Detailed Answers
What is one of the two primary methods of direct attack on a wildland
fire?
A) Pincer
B) Frontal
C) Backfire
D) Aerial - ANSWER
A
The NFPA defines wildland fires as unplanned and uncontrolled f...
Wildland Fire S-190
Exam Solved Questions With
Revised Correct Detailed Answers
What is one of the two primary methods of direct attack on a wildland
fire?
A) Pincer
B) Frontal
C) Backfire
D) Aerial - ANSWER A
The NFPA defines wildland fires as unplanned and uncontrolled fires
burning in ________ fuel.
A) organic
B) vegetative
C) living
D) natural - ANSWER B
What is the most common type of wildland fire?
A) Crown
B) Forest
,C) Ground cover
D) Brush - ANSWER C
Which federal government agency manages wildland incidents
occurring on federal lands?
A) Occupational Health and Safety Administration
B) Federal Emergency Management Agency
C) U.S. Forest Service
D) U.S. Fire Administration - ANSWER C
What is one of the three categories of wildland fire causes?
A) Spontaneous
B) Criminal
C) Intentional
D) Conditional - ANSWER C
The location near where a wildland fire began is the __________.
A) source
B) heel
C) launch
D) origin - ANSWER B
, What is the term for an area of unburned land surrounded by burned
land?
A) Island
B) Pocket
C) Finger
D) Heel - ANSWER A
Typical backpack pumps contain __________.
A) 2to4gal(7.5to15L)
B) 4to8gal(15to30L)
C) 5to10gal(19to38L)
D) 8to12gal(30to45L) - ANSWER B
The majority of ground cover fires are extinguished with which item?
A) CAFS
B) Aircraft
C) Backpack pump
D) Backfire - ANSWER C
The smothering method of extinguishment is most frequently used in
which wildland operation?
, A) Direct attack
B) Cold trailing
C) Indirect attack
D) Overhaul - ANSWER D
Which extinguishing agent is best suited for use in wildland fire
operations?
A) Compressed-air foam
B) AFFF
C) Dry chemical
D) Carbon dioxide - ANSWER A
If a wildland or ground cover fire is too dangerous for a direct attack,
which type of fire attack should be used?
A) Head
B) Pincer
C) Indirect
D) Flanking - ANSWER C
What is the term for the capability of an apparatus to pump water
while moving?
A) Auxiliary drive
B) Power take-off
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