Firing Operations Terminology Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which of these are firing configurations? (Select all that apply)

Chevron (correct)

Flanking (correct)

Strip (correct)

Dart

Concentric (correct)

Ring (correct)

Is a test fire mandated on a prescribed burn?

True

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'?

Setting fire along the inner edge of the fire line to consume fuel in the path of the main fire. Signup and view all the answers

What burn technique is not allowed during night ops?

Aerial firing ops Signup and view all the answers

How do you fire off a saddle?

Minimum 2 firing teams start on opposite sides on the high points and pull fire down to the center. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four terms used for vertical arrangement of fuels?

Ground, Surface, Ladder, Aerial Signup and view all the answers

List some environmental elements affecting fire.

Wind, Relative Humidity, Temperature, Fuels, Frontal passages Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'head fire'?

Fire burning upslope or with the wind, high intensity, fast rate of spread, strong convection column. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'backing fire'.

Fire burning against the wind or down slope with lower intensity. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'flanking fire'?

Fire burning perpendicular to the wind and slope. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.