S-130 Quiz

What is fire behavior?

• The process of starting a fire

• The study of fire prevention

• The color of a fire

• The way in which a fire behaves

What is fire weather?

• Conditions that increase the risk of wildfires

• Conditions that decrease the risk of wildfires

• Weather conditions that are favorable for rain

• The study of weather patterns in relation to fire behavior

What is fire suppression?

• Methods for preventing fires

• Techniques used to spread fires

• Ways to start a fire

• Methods and techniques used to extinguish or control fires.

What is firefighter safety?

• Equipment and gear used by firefighters

• Measures and precautions to protect firefighters from harm or injury.

• Training and education for firefighters

• Methods for extinguishing fires

What is wildland fire terminology?

• Specific terms and vocabulary used to describe and communicate about wildfires and fire management.

• A type of fire that occurs in the wilderness

• The study of fire behavior in natural environments

• The process of controlling and extinguishing wildfires

What factors influence fire behavior?

• Wind, humidity, and altitude.

• Temperature, precipitation, and wind direction.

• Vegetation, soil moisture, and slope.

• Fuel, weather, and topography.

What is the main goal of fire suppression?

• To extinguish or control fires

• To create fires

• To prevent fires

• To spread fires

What is the acronym LCES stand for in firefighter safety?

• Ladders, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones

• Lookouts, Communications, Emergency Response, and Safety Zones

• Lookouts, Communications, Evacuation Routes, and Safety Zones

• Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones

What is the definition of a fireline?

• A fireline is a type of fire extinguisher used to put out small fires.

• A fireline is a designated area where fires are intentionally set for controlled burns.

• A fireline is a cleared area or strip of land that is free from vegetation and other combustible materials, created to prevent the spread of a fire.

• A fireline is a term used to describe the path that a fire takes as it spreads through an area.

What is the purpose of a fire shelter?

• The purpose of a fire shelter is to extinguish small fires during a wildfire.

• The purpose of a fire shelter is to provide temporary protection from heat and flames during a wildfire.

• The purpose of a fire shelter is to serve as a temporary shelter for firefighters during breaks.

• The purpose of a fire shelter is to provide a place to store firefighting equipment.