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Which of the following weather elements does not play a dominant role in how a fire will burn?
Which of the following weather elements does not play a dominant role in how a fire will burn?
Which of the following is not an element of weather that affects fire behavior?
Which of the following is not an element of weather that affects fire behavior?
What environmental factor plays the most dominant role in determining how a fire will burn?
What environmental factor plays the most dominant role in determining how a fire will burn?
In some areas of the country, which element of weather becomes an important factor affecting fire behavior?
In some areas of the country, which element of weather becomes an important factor affecting fire behavior?
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What is the primary purpose of understanding fire behavior?
What is the primary purpose of understanding fire behavior?
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What are the three major components of the wildland fire environment?
What are the three major components of the wildland fire environment?
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What determines the characteristics and behavior of a fire at any moment?
What determines the characteristics and behavior of a fire at any moment?
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What is the role of the fire environment in the assessment of fire behavior?
What is the role of the fire environment in the assessment of fire behavior?
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What is the core message of the chapter about the fire environment?
What is the core message of the chapter about the fire environment?
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What is the minimum size for a blade to remain in front line service?
What is the minimum size for a blade to remain in front line service?
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Under which circumstances can blades smaller than 12 inches be used?
Under which circumstances can blades smaller than 12 inches be used?
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When should abrasive blades be removed from service?
When should abrasive blades be removed from service?
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What should be done with blades that are no longer safe for use?
What should be done with blades that are no longer safe for use?
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What happens to blades smaller than 9 inches?
What happens to blades smaller than 9 inches?
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What is the purpose of pre-fire planning inspections?
What is the purpose of pre-fire planning inspections?
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What is the purpose of pre-fire planning surveys?
What is the purpose of pre-fire planning surveys?
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What is the first step in a pre-fire planning inspection?
What is the first step in a pre-fire planning inspection?
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What is the last step in a pre-fire planning survey?
What is the last step in a pre-fire planning survey?
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What is one of the steps in a pre-fire planning survey?
What is one of the steps in a pre-fire planning survey?
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