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What is the first step that the first arriving unit should take when responding to a brush/wildland fire?
What is the first step that the first arriving unit should take when responding to a brush/wildland fire?
What should the incident command do after performing a 360 assessment?
What should the incident command do after performing a 360 assessment?
What should be developed to contain the wildfire?
What should be developed to contain the wildfire?
What additional resources may be requested for a brush/wildland fire?
What additional resources may be requested for a brush/wildland fire?
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What type of PPE should personnel be wearing for a brush/wildland fire?
What type of PPE should personnel be wearing for a brush/wildland fire?
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What should the incident command establish based on scene management practice?
What should the incident command establish based on scene management practice?
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What should division supervisors identify?
What should division supervisors identify?
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What should company officers maintain for their company?
What should company officers maintain for their company?
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What universal practices should be followed for a brush/wildland fire?
What universal practices should be followed for a brush/wildland fire?
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What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
- The document provides procedures for Chesapeake Fire Department personnel responding to brush/wildland fires.
- The first arriving unit should provide initial scene size-up information to the Emergency Communications Center.
- The incident command should perform a 360 assessment and establish a personnel accountability system.
- An incident action plan should be developed to contain the wildfire.
- Additional resources may be requested, including state or federal forest service support and aircraft systems.
- Personnel should be in full wildland fire PPE if available, with structural firefighting PPE accessible.
- The IC should establish an LCES or LACES based scene management practice.
- Division supervisors should identify escape routes and safety zones.
- Company officers should maintain accountability practices for their company.
- Universal practices should be followed, including the USDA Forest Service 10 Standard Firefighting Orders and 18 Watch Out Situations.
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Are you familiar with the procedures and protocols for responding to brush and wildland fires? Test your knowledge with this quiz! From initial scene size-up to developing an incident action plan and coordinating with additional resources, this quiz covers essential steps for containing wildfires. You'll also learn about safety practices, PPE requirements, and standard firefighting orders to ensure the safety of personnel and the public. Sharpen your skills and take the quiz now!
