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Which of these are firing configurations? (Select all that apply)
Which of these are firing configurations? (Select all that apply)
Is a test fire mandated on a prescribed burn?
Is a test fire mandated on a prescribed burn?
True
What does 'burning out' mean?
What does 'burning out' mean?
Setting fire within the control line to consume fuel between the fire and the control line.
What is 'back firing'?
What is 'back firing'?
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What burn technique is not allowed during night ops?
What burn technique is not allowed during night ops?
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How do you fire off a saddle?
How do you fire off a saddle?
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What are the four terms used for vertical arrangement of fuels?
What are the four terms used for vertical arrangement of fuels?
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List some environmental elements affecting fire.
List some environmental elements affecting fire.
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What is a 'head fire'?
What is a 'head fire'?
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Define 'backing fire'.
Define 'backing fire'.
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What is a 'flanking fire'?
What is a 'flanking fire'?
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Study Notes
Firing Configurations
- Types include Strip, Dot, Flanking, Chevron, Ring, and Concentric.
Test Fire Mandate
- A test fire is legally required on prescribed burns.
Burning Out
- Involves setting fire within the control line to consume fuel, also referred to as "cleaning the edge."
Back Firing
- A large-scale operation at DIV SUP level.
- Involves setting fire along the inner edge of the fire line to consume fuel, aiming to change the direction of the main fire.
Night Operations Restrictions
- Aerial firing operations are not permitted during night operations.
Firing Off a Saddle
- Requires a minimum of 2 firing teams.
- Teams start on high points and pull the fire down to the saddle's center, coordinating closely for effective communication.
Vertical Arrangement of Fuels
- Four terms to describe: Ground, Surface, Ladder, Aerial.
Environmental Elements
- Key elements include Wind, Relative Humidity (RH), Temperature, Fuels, and Frontal passages (weather fronts).
Head Fire
- Burns upslope or with the wind.
- Characterized by high intensity, fast Rate of Spread (ROS), strong convection column, and lower residency time/temperature.
Backing Fire
- Burns against the wind or downslope.
- Exhibits lower intensity with higher residency temperature/time.
Flanking Fire
- Burns perpendicular to both wind and slope.
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Description
Test your knowledge on key phrases and concepts in firing operations. This quiz covers various terms such as firing configurations, mandated test fires, and definitions related to controlled burns. Perfect for students or professionals in fire management or related fields.
