Fire Weather Factors Quiz

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Which of the following weather elements does not play a dominant role in how a fire will burn?

Lightning in Southern California (correct)

Atmospheric stability

Wind speed and direction

Relative humidity

Which of the following is not an element of weather that affects fire behavior?

Precipitation

Air pressure (correct)

Relative humidity

Temperature

What environmental factor plays the most dominant role in determining how a fire will burn?

Type of vegetation

Geographical location

Weather (correct)

Time of the year

In some areas of the country, which element of weather becomes an important factor affecting fire behavior?

Lightning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of understanding fire behavior?

To predict the characteristics and behavior of a fire Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major components of the wildland fire environment?

Topography, fuels, and weather Signup and view all the answers

What determines the characteristics and behavior of a fire at any moment?

All of the mentioned Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the fire environment in the assessment of fire behavior?

The interactions of fire with its environment must influence our assessments of fire behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the core message of the chapter about the fire environment?

All of the mentioned Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size for a blade to remain in front line service?

12 inches Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstances can blades smaller than 12 inches be used?

For training purposes Signup and view all the answers

When should abrasive blades be removed from service?

When they show signs of petroleum product contamination Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with blades that are no longer safe for use?

All of these actions should be taken Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blades smaller than 9 inches?

They are sent into the shops for replacement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pre-fire planning inspections?

To evaluate the fire load, storage, exposures, exits, and water supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pre-fire planning surveys?

To determine the first and greater alarm response to the occupancy Signup and view all the answers

Fire Weather Factors Quiz

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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 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?

In some areas of the country, which element of weather becomes an important factor affecting fire behavior?

What is the primary purpose of understanding fire behavior?

What are the three major components of the wildland fire environment?

What determines the characteristics and behavior of a fire at any moment?

What is the role of the fire environment in the assessment of fire behavior?

What is the core message of the chapter about the fire environment?

What is the minimum size for a blade to remain in front line service?

Under which circumstances can blades smaller than 12 inches be used?

When should abrasive blades be removed from service?

What should be done with blades that are no longer safe for use?

What happens to blades smaller than 9 inches?

What is the purpose of pre-fire planning inspections?

What is the purpose of pre-fire planning surveys?

What is the first step in a pre-fire planning inspection?

What is the last step in a pre-fire planning survey?

What is one of the steps in a pre-fire planning survey?

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