Firefighting Orders Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the Standard Firefighting Orders commonly known as?

Fire Safety Rules

18's

Emergency Procedures

10's (correct)

What are the Watch Out Situations commonly referred to as?

10's

Fire Warnings

18's (correct)

Emergency Alerts

What is the first Standard Firefighting Order?

Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts

What does the second Standard Firefighting Order state?

Know what your fire is doing at all times Signup and view all the answers

What is the third Standard Firefighting Order?

Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying escape routes and safety zones according to the Standard Firefighting Orders?

Identify escape routes and safety zones, and make them known Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when there is possible danger according to the 10's?

Post lookouts when there is possible danger Signup and view all the answers

What does the sixth Standard Firefighting Order recommend?

Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively. Signup and view all the answers

How should communications be maintained according to the Standard Firefighting Orders?

Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining forces Signup and view all the answers

What is the last Standard Firefighting Order?

Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first Signup and view all the answers

What does the first Watch Out Situation indicate?

Fire not scouted and sized up Signup and view all the answers

What is described in the second Watch Out Situation?

In country not seen in daylight Signup and view all the answers

What is the third Watch Out Situation?

Safety zones and escape routes not identified Signup and view all the answers

What does the fourth Watch Out Situation address?

Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is stated in the fifth Watch Out Situation?

Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards Signup and view all the answers

What does the sixth Watch Out Situation emphasize?

Instructions and assignments not clear Signup and view all the answers

What does the seventh Watch Out Situation refer to regarding communication?

No communication link with crew members or supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the message of the eighth Watch Out Situation regarding constructing a line?

Constructing line without safe anchor point Signup and view all the answers

What does the ninth Watch Out Situation warn about?

Building fireline downhill with fire below Signup and view all the answers

What does the tenth Watch Out Situation describe?

Attempting frontal assault on fire Signup and view all the answers

What does the eleventh Watch Out Situation highlight?

Unburned fuel between you and fire Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated in the twelfth Watch Out Situation?

Cannot see main fire; not in contact with someone who can Signup and view all the answers

What does the thirteenth Watch Out Situation warn about?

On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourteenth Watch Out Situation related to weather?

Weather becoming hotter and drier Signup and view all the answers

What does the fifteenth Watch Out Situation state about the wind?

Wind increases and/or changes direction Signup and view all the answers

What does the sixteenth Watch Out Situation indicate?

Getting frequent spot fires across line Signup and view all the answers

What does the seventeenth Watch Out Situation warn about?

Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult Signup and view all the answers

What is described in the eighteenth Watch Out Situation?

Taking a nap near fireline Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Standard Firefighting Orders (10's)

Focus on understanding fire weather conditions and forecasts at all times.
Maintain awareness of the fire’s behavior continuously.
Base all firefighting actions on both current and projected fire behavior.
Always identify and communicate escape routes and safety zones.
Establish lookouts in scenarios where danger may be present.
Stay alert, calm, and think clearly while making decisions promptly.
Ensure continuous communication with team members and supervisors.
Provide clear instructions and verify understanding amongst the team.
Maintain control over all personnel under your command at all times.
Prioritize aggressive firefighting efforts while ensuring safety is established first.

Watch Out Situations (18's)

Ensure fires are properly scouted and sized before engaging.
Avoid areas that haven’t been observed in daylight.
Always identify safety zones and escape routes before firefighting actions.
Be familiar with local weather conditions and factors affecting fire behavior.
Stay informed about strategies, tactics, and potential hazards.
Ensure clarity in instructions and assignments given to the team.
Maintain a communication link with crew members and supervisors at all times.
Avoid constructing fire lines without a safe anchor point.
Do not build fireline downhill if the fire is below the point of action.
Refrain from a direct frontal assault on the fire.
Be cautious of unburned fuel present between you and the fire.
Maintain visibility of the main fire and communicate effectively with someone who can see it.
Watch for hazards on hillsides where rolling materials can ignite fuels below.
Be aware of increasing temperatures and drying conditions.
Take note of changing wind directions or increases in wind speed.
Stay vigilant against frequent spot fires crossing your line.
Assess the terrain and fuel conditions for escape challenges.
Avoid resting or napping near the fireline to stay alert.

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Explore the essential firefighting principles through flashcards focusing on the 10's and 18's. This quiz helps reinforce your knowledge about standard firefighting orders and watch out situations. Perfect for aspiring firefighters and safety personnel.