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Is a Wildland Firefighting Career Right for You?

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What are some challenges that wildland firefighters may face?

Heavy rain

Flat terrain

Extreme temperatures (correct)

Low humidity

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?

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?

USA Jobs Signup and view all the answers

When can wildland firefighters be hired by the Forest Service or other federal agencies?

At different times of the year Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the necessary elements for a fire to ignite?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fire blanket when it comes to extinguishing a fire?

To block oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the additional component in the fire tetrahedron, in addition to the elements in the fire triangle?

Free radicals Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical reaction that feeds a fire called?

Combustion Signup and view all the answers

Why is decreasing the amount of oxygen not usually an option in large fires where firefighters are called in?

There is no effective way to decrease oxygen levels in a large area Signup and view all the answers