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What are some challenges that wildland firefighters may face?
What are some challenges that wildland firefighters may face?
- Heavy rain
- Flat terrain
- Extreme temperatures (correct)
- Low humidity
Which agency hires wildland firefighters?
Which agency hires wildland firefighters?
- The National Park Service
- The Department of Agriculture
- The Bureau of Land Management
- The Forest Service (correct)
What are some rewards of being a wildland firefighter?
What are some rewards of being a wildland firefighter?
- Opportunity to work regular hours
- Opportunity to work in beautiful places (correct)
- Opportunity to work indoors
- Opportunity to work in urban areas
Where can you apply for a wildland firefighter job with the Forest Service or other federal agencies?
Where can you apply for a wildland firefighter job with the Forest Service or other federal agencies?
When can wildland firefighters be hired by the Forest Service or other federal agencies?
When can wildland firefighters be hired by the Forest Service or other federal agencies?
Which of the following is NOT one of the necessary elements for a fire to ignite?
Which of the following is NOT one of the necessary elements for a fire to ignite?
What is the purpose of a fire blanket when it comes to extinguishing a fire?
What is the purpose of a fire blanket when it comes to extinguishing a fire?
What is the additional component in the fire tetrahedron, in addition to the elements in the fire triangle?
What is the additional component in the fire tetrahedron, in addition to the elements in the fire triangle?
What is the chemical reaction that feeds a fire called?
What is the chemical reaction that feeds a fire called?
Why is decreasing the amount of oxygen not usually an option in large fires where firefighters are called in?
Why is decreasing the amount of oxygen not usually an option in large fires where firefighters are called in?
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