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S100A Annual Fire Safety Refresher Training - Exam

Evaluation

Individuals will be evaluated on the S100A Annual Fire Safety Refresher Training course by successfully completing this exam and obtaining a passing mark of at least 70%. There is a 30 minute time limit on this exam.

Question 1.
Under the BC Wildfire Act - Duty to Perform Fire Suppression: A person carrying out industrial activity must immediately start fire suppression efforts and report any fires starting at, or within __________ of the work site.

1 km
2 km
5 km

Question 2.
Any material that will ignite and combust (burn) is a fuel. The three types of forest fuels are: aerial, surface and __________ fuel.

understory
ground
mineral soil

Question 3.
There are three components that must be present to start and maintain a fire: fuel, oxygen and heat. The three components, fuel, oxygen and heat, can be viewed as a triangle with each side representing one component. If any one of the three is modified, the fire will react differently. If one side of the triangle is eliminated, the fire will __________.

start candling
extinguish
spread quicker

Question 4.
There are 3 primary factors that influence the behaviour of a fire: __________.

fuel loading, relative humidity and temperature
wind, precipitation and elevation
fuel, weather and topography

Question 5.
The primary method used to ensure that firefighters are always working safely and effectively is the chain of command rule which states: __________.

firefighters report to and take directions from the nearest supervisor
firefighters can change locations without their Crew Leader's knowledge and approval
firefighters have one boss and one boss only

Question 6.
To ensure safety and efficiency, supervisors should only supervise up to a maximum of 7 people; the optimum span of control is __________.

1 supervisor to 5 people
2 supervisors to 7 people
1 supervisor to 7 people

Question 7.
Firefighters can expect the following essential information to be reviewed at their Crew Leader's pre-work safety briefing:

__________;

Designated Lookouts;

Communications plan detailing communications procedures;

A minimum of two Escape Routes that lead to Safety Zones;

Known fireline hazards;

Safe work procedures;

Current and predicted fire behaviour;

Fire suppression plans, current fire actions and progress being made;

Suppression assignments the crew will be carrying out;

Individual work tasks.

Timber types
The Chain of Command
Who will ride on heavy equipment to the worksite

Question 8.
__________ are predetermined locations where firefighters can obtain safe refuge from danger, when threatened by fire hazards. Effective __________ shelter all firefighters from heat, smoke, falling timber, snags, rolling debris, etc. Examples include burned areas, water sources and large areas cleared of flammable vegetation.

Safety Zones
Escape Routes
Lookouts

Question 9.
There are five primary hazards in the wildland fire environment:

__________;

Danger trees;

Rocks and rolling debris;

Heavy equipment and aircraft;

Unsafe personal behaviour.

Wildlife
Equipment failures
Fire entrapment

Question 10.
Firefighting crew members should not assume that danger tree assessors will identify and address all dangerous trees in an area. Conditions change quickly and no one is perfect. Each firefighter must be responsible for their own safety. All firefighters must make sure:

Danger trees have been taken care of in a work area before entering;

They keep looking up for new or missed danger trees;

All newly identified danger trees are addressed before crews are exposed to them;

__________.

They can recognize danger tree significant hazards
Work has been stopped and then restarted in an area
Danger tree assessments are only good for 24 hours

Question 11.
The basic principles of wildland fire suppression are:

Rapid initial attack;

__________;

Immediate and complete mop-up.

Direct attack
Aggressive action
Indirect attack

Question 12.
Upon arrival at the fire scene, the Incident Commander will perform a reconnaissance/fire assessment. This includes __________ to identify safety concerns, determine appropriate suppression tactics for the fire situation and what firefighting resources will be needed.

a pre-work safety meeting
ongoing updates
an initial assessment

Question 13.
The fundamental technique used to effectively suppress a wildland fire is to attack it where it is most likely to escape. Utilize the fire triangle principles to attack the fire:

Remove heat: cool the fire with water;

Remove oxygen: cover the fire with soil or foam;

Remove fuel: establish a fuel-free __________ between the fire and the fuel, and ignite any unburned fuel between.

control line
fire guard
fire break

Question 14.
A firefighter's primary task is to construct firelines utilizing hand tools. A hand-constructed fireline's depth is always to the mineral soil and is not wider than an average of 30-60 cm (12-24").

Fireline construction techniques to remember:

Always start from a safe and secure location, known as an __________;

Keep the fireline short;

Avoid sharp angles;

Avoid constructing firelines through dense or heavy fuels (when possible, utilize open areas);

Monitor daily wind direction shifts;

Remove ladder fuels and fine fuels;

Manage rolling debris.

Escape Route
incident post
anchor point

Question 15.
When firefighters work with hand tools on a fireline, they must:

Stay with their crew leader and follow all of their instructions;

Stay at least 3 m (10 ft) apart, in single file, when hiking into or out of a fire;

Watch where they are walking;

Carry hand tools on the downslope side when crossing a slope;

Work at least 3 m (10 ft) apart when working with hand tools;

Never walk or work within 2 tree lengths (or the flagged "no work zone", whichever is larger) of a danger tree;

Never work below any heavy equipment or another crew;

Shout out and warn their crew immediately if they see something unsafe happening;

Raise the alarm if the fire jumps the line;

Remain aware of their __________;

Drink sufficient water and take regular breaks.

aspect and slope
Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes and Safety Zones
cold trailing patrol

Question 16.
Safe work procedures firefighters must follow at all times when working around heavy equipment include:

Wear high visibility PPE (safety vest and hard hat);

__________ work downhill from heavy equipment;

Always stay at least 2 tree lengths away from heavy equipment;

Never approach heavy equipment without signaling operators from a safe distance and receiving their approval;

Never ride on heavy equipment, only the operator is allowed on equipment.

Always
Occasionally
Never

Question 17.
The ideal pump site is on level, solid ground, close to and at the same level as the water source, and free from fireline hazards. Variability in the landscape requires that you adapt and establish a safe, effective site. In addition to avoiding fireline hazards when selecting a pump site, firefighters must:

Stay away from poorly ventilated sites that allow the buildup of high concentrations of carbon monoxide;

Situate the pump in a manner that eliminates the chance of dry fuels being ignited by the pump exhaust;

Always wear __________ when pump engines are running.

safety glasses
hearing protection
rubber gloves

Question 18.
Pump Safety:

Prior to starting any small engine equipment put on approved hearing protection;

Always signal to the __________ to ensure they are prepared, prior running the pump at full throttle;

The muffler on all pump engines will be hot after extended use - never touch the muffler when it is hot;

If water flow has been shut down and a pump has been left operating at maximum power for 10 minutes or more, shut the engine down immediately and let the pump chamber cool before attempting any repairs;

If spark plug has been pulled to troubleshoot spark/ignition issues, never stand over the spark plug opening when pulling the starter cord - the gas vapour being vented is harmful, very flammable and may explode if ignited.

crew leader
patrol crew
nozzle team

Question 19.
When approaching or departing the helicopter:

Never approach or depart a helicopter without obtaining the pilot's approval - obtain a signal (usually a nod);

Always approach from or depart towards the downhill side of a helicopter;

Always approach and depart from the front of a helicopter (unless it slopes __________) so you remain visible to the pilot and keep away from the tail rotor;

Crouch (and look where you are walking) when in the vicinity of helicopters;

Do not raise anything above your head;

Always carry tools low to the ground (never upright or resting on your shoulder);

Never throw anything in the vicinity of a helicopter;

Walk (do not run) when working around helicopters;

Keep motor vehicles far away from helicopters;

Keep dogs and other animals tied up when helicopters are taking-off or landing.

to the side
uphill
downhill

Question 20.
A warbling (yelping) sound warns of an impending retardant drop. Firefighters must clear the area and take cover as soon as possible.

To move safely out of the drop zone:

Walk, don't run, at right angles to the drop path to a location at least 30 m (100 feet) away from the target;

Stay clear of large coarse woody debris, rocks and other materials that could be knocked loose by the drop, especially if you are downhill;

Stay clear of overhead hazards such as __________.

powerlines and power poles
danger trees and snags
danger trees, snags, powerlines and power poles

Number of score out of 20 = Score in percentage =

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