Wildland Fire Safety and Standard Firefighting Orders

Questions and Answers

Work in pairs only during hazardous conditions

Work in crews of at least two (correct)

Work alone to cover more ground

Work in crews of no more than five

Randomly within the area

On the unburned part

Attack from the black (correct)

On the outer perimeter

High-visibility vests

Normal office attire

Sports gear

Appropriate PPE (correct)

Use a spotter Signup and view all the answers

Riding on the outside of apparatus Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Construct fireline without a safe anchor point. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Study Notes

Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts to make informed decisions.
Constantly monitor fire behavior and adjust actions accordingly.
Identify escape routes and safety zones and communicate them to the team.
Post lookouts when danger is possible to ensure situational awareness.
Stay alert, calm, and think clearly to make decisive decisions.
Maintain open communication with team members, supervisors, and adjacent forces.
Give clear instructions and ensure they are understood to avoid confusion.
Maintain control of forces at all times to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Prioritize safety when fighting fires aggressively.

Never fight a fire without scouting and sizing it up first.
Avoid fighting fires in unfamiliar terrain without daylight reconnaissance.
Always identify safety zones and escape routes before engaging with the fire.
Stay informed about local weather and fuel conditions that can affect fire behavior.
Ensure clear understanding of strategy, tactics, and hazards before engaging with the fire.
Verify clear instructions and assignments are given and understood.
Maintain a communication link with crew members and supervisors.
Never build a fireline without a safe anchor point.
Avoid building a fireline downhill with the fire below.
Never attempt a frontal assault on a fire.
Ensure no unburned fuel exists between you and the fire.
Always maintain visibility of the main fire or contact with someone who can see it.
Avoid being on a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
Be aware of increases in temperature, dryness, and wind that can affect fire behavior.
Monitor for frequent spot fires across the line.
Be cautious of terrain and fuels that make escape to safety zones difficult.
Be aware of physical and mental fatigue that can impair decision-making.