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What does the 'C' in the LCES safety procedure stand for?
Which of the following is NOT part of the initial size-up considerations when responding to a fire?
What is the purpose of establishing safety zones?
What should the first arriving company officer at a fire do?
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During a direct attack on a fire, what is the main approach used?
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Which factor is NOT included in the fire situation information gathered en route to a fire?
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What does the 'E' represent in the LCES safety procedure?
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In size-up, if flames are reported as 'running', what does this indicate?
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What should be included in the safety zones established during wildland incidents?
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When assessing topography as part of the size-up, which factor is critical?
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Study Notes
Wildland Incident Safety Procedures
- Adhere to the LCES safety procedure: Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones
- Post lookouts to monitor potential hazards
- Maintain constant communication with supervisors, crew members, and neighboring forces
- Establish escape routes, ensuring all members are aware of their locations
- Define safety zones that are large enough for all personnel and ensure everyone knows the designated zone
Fire Size-Up and Attack
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Gather information en route:
- Firefighter safety
- Fuel conditions: moisture content, size, shape, fuel loading, horizontal continuity, vertical arrangement
- Weather: temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, predicted weather changes
- Topography: aspect (slope direction), slope steepness, fire location (top, middle, or bottom of slope), terrain shape (narrow canyons, steep slopes)
- Water sources
- Fire access
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Conduct a size-up upon arrival:
- Assess the need for additional resources
- Analyze the fire situation, considering elements such as:
- Fire location and size
- Fuels involved
- Rate and direction of fire spread
- Fire behavior (smoldering, creeping, running, flame heights)
- Special instructions: access points, water sources, hazards, and values at risk
Direct Attack
- Fire control efforts are implemented directly on or near the fire edge.
- Flames can be suppressed using dirt or water, followed by establishing a fire line.
- Alternatively, a fire line is constructed from a safe anchor point, flanking the fire and burning any fuel between the line and the fire edge during line construction.
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Test your knowledge on essential wildland incident safety procedures, focusing on the LCES framework, firefighting size-ups, and effective communication strategies. Understand the significance of lookouts, escape routes, and safety zones in firefighting operations. Prepare for real scenarios with this comprehensive quiz.
