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When is it recommended to attempt a head attack?
On a low & moderate intensity fire when the flame length is less than 2.5m
On a high & extreme intensity fire when the flame length is more than 2.5m
Its never recommended to attempt a head attack
On any type of fire regardless of intensity
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What should you do in the event of a burnover in an open area?
Find the lowest point, such as a ditch or hollow, and get inside it
Consider requesting appropriate facilities for the welfare of personnel
If you are trapped, seek refuge under a vehicle
Consider and communicate the presence of animals in danger
3
What is the
primary
cause of wildfires?
Lightning strikes
Human activity
Natural occurrences
Climate change
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What is the definition of a wildfire?
A fire caused by lightning strikes
A fire that occurs naturally in forests
A controlled fire used for agricultural purposes
Any uncontrolled vegetation fire
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What criteria must a wildfire meet to be recorded on the National Reporting Tool?
Lasts less than 3 hours
Causes significant property damage
Requires the evacuation of a residential area
Involves a geographical area of at least one hectare (10,000 square metres)
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What should you do when parking at a wildfire incident?
Park in a crowded area
Face your exit
always park on a main road
Park as close to the fire as possible to avoid carrying equipment
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What are safety zones?
Locations on landscapes that act as barriers to prevent the spread of fires
Pre-planned routes to be used in an emergency situation
Linear gaps in vegetation that can be natural or man-made
Areas where FF's can remain a minimum of 4x the flame length away from fire
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What are beaters used for in direct attack?
To disrupt the fire triangle and move flames away from the fuel
To create a secure anchor point
Wear them to keep cool
To strengthen control lines
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What are escape routes?
Linear gaps in vegetation that can be natural or man-made
Pre-planned routes to be used in an emergency situation
Locations on landscapes that act as barriers to prevent the spread of fires
Essential elements used to manage and control fires
10
What should firefighters wear and use when engaging in a head attack?
Relaxed Tunic
No special equipment is required
Full PPE and BA
Only full PPE is required
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Which tactic involves personnel and resources working at, or very close to, the burning edge of the fire?
Direct Attack
Indirect Attack
12
What are the dry tactics used in fighting wildfires?
Use of beaters
Application of water via fogging pumps
compressed air foam systems
use of machinery to remove vegetation
hand tools to remove fuel,
forced air blowers
13
What is the purpose of the Argocat resource?
Winching away affected vegetation
Making fuel breaks
Transporting firefighters and equipment to inaccessible areas
for the IC to drive around on a look cool
14
What often determines the extent to which a wildfire spreads?
animals
Population density
Weather conditions
State of tide
15
What is the tactic called when two flank attacks are executed simultaneously?
Flank Attack
Direct Attack
Indirect Attack
Pinch Attack
16
Which of the following is one of the control measure that should be implemented for utilities at a wildfire incident?
Monitor fire behavior
Remove the utilities from the effected area
Position tactical lookouts
Identify utilities that could be affected and liaise with utilities company
17
What is a burnover?
A situation where the fire spreads slowly and does not cause much damage
A situation where the fire is easily controlled and does not pose a threat
A situation where fire surrounds and rapidly approaches you, trapping you
A situation where the fire is extinguished before it spreads
18
At a wildfire LACES is a key factor in ensuring the safety of FF's operating on the fire ground. What does it stand for?
Law, Action, Co-responding, Emergancy Services, Source
Lookouts, Awareness, Communications, Escape routes, Safety zones
Landscape, Area, Communities, Escape routes, Safety zones
Layouts, Animals, Cloud cover, Estuaries, Safety factors
19
What is the tactic when FF's start from a secure anchor point and move from the tail of the fire, working up one side?
Flank Attack
Direct Attack
Pinch Attack
Indirect Attack
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What information can be provided by aerial reconnaissance using drones?
water sources
Extent of area affected
wildlife population in the area
weather forecast
access for fire appliances
Number of firefighters required
