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SECTION 119
WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION
(8 Hours)
119-1.00
The fire fighter trainee shall define the following terms related
to wildland fire suppression.
119-1.01
The fire fighter trainee shall define the following terms related to
wildland fire suppression.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18,
Paragraph 3-3.18(a), Paragraph 3-3.18(b)
119-1.01a.
Mop up
119-1.01b.
Direct attack
119-1.01c.
Indirect attack
119-1.01d.
Backfire
119-1.01e.
Burning out
119-1.01f.
Topography
119-1.01g.
Mutual aid
119-1.01h.
Fire season
119-1.01i.
Convection column
119-1.01j.
Anchor point
119-1.01k.
Snag
119-1.01l.
Fuel
119-1.01m. Barrier
119-1.01n.
Suppression
119-1.01o.
Fire Behavior
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119-1.01p.
Incident Commander
119-1.01q.
Incendiary Fire
119-2.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify fire behavior as related to
natural fuels.
119-2.01
The fire fighter trainee shall draw a fire triangle and describe how
the major elements of fuel, oxygen and heat affect combustion.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18,
Paragraph 3-3.18(a), Paragraph 3-3.18(b)
119-2.02
The fire fighter trainee shall describe how weather affects the
spread of fires in natural fuels.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18,
Paragraph 3-3.18(a), Paragraph 3-3.18(b)
119-2.03
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the factors that influence
ignition and spread of fire.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18,
Paragraph 3-3.18(a), Paragraph 3-3.18(b)
119-2.03a.
Fuels
119-2.03a1. Moisture
119-2.03a2. Size
119-2.03a3. Continuity (Spacing)
119-2.03a4. Volume
119-2.03b.
Weather
119-2.03b1. Temperature
119-2.03b2. Relative Humidity
119-2.03b3. Wind
119-2.04
The fire fighter trainee shall describe the effects of topography in
the spread of fire in natural fuels.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18,
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Paragraph 3-3.18(a), Paragraph 3-3.18(b)
119-2.05
119-2.04a.
Slope
119-2.04b.
Aspect
119-2.04c.
Terrain
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the fire danger ratings which
are used in media news.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18
119-2.05a.
Low
119-2.05b.
Moderate
119-2.05c.
High
119-2.05d.
Extreme
119-3.00
The fire fighter trainee shall demonstrate the ability to locate a
wildfire.
119-3.01
The fire fighter trainee, given a map, shall demonstrate the ability to
locate the following:
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18
119-3.02
119-3.01a.
An area that has been designated as the trainee's
present location
119-3.01b.
An area that has been designated as the location of a
wildfire
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the factors involved in safe
route selection.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18,
Paragraph 3-3.18(a)
119-3.02a.
Street Closures
119-3.02b.
Alternate Routes
119-3.02c.
Traffic Patterns
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119-3.02d.
Bridge or Railroad Crossings
119-3.02e.
Waterways
119-3.02f.
School Zones
119-3.02g.
Minimum Access Roads
119-3.02h.
Bridge Clearances
119-4.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the actions in sizing up a
wildfire.
119-4.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the information, observations
and actions needed:
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-2.1(a), Paragraph 3-2.1(b)
119-4.01a.
Prior to receiving call
119-4.01b.
Prior to dispatch
119-4.01c.
When fire is reported by dispatcher
119-4.01d.
En route to fire
119-4.02
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the factors to consider during
size up after arrival at the scene.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18(a)
119-4.03
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the factors to consider when
planning the attack.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18(a)
119-5.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify wildland fire suppression
terminology and methods.
119-5.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the terms used to describe the
parts of a fire.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18
119-5.01a.
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119-5.01b.
Origin
119-5.01c.
Heel
119-5.01d.
Flanks (Right and Left)
119-5.01e.
Fingers
119-5.01f.
Spot fire
119-5.01g.
Island
119-5.01h.
Perimeter
119-5.01i.
Green
119-5.01j.
Black
The fire fighter trainee shall describe the 3 basic types of wildland
fires and fuels.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18
119-5.02a.
Crown fire
119-5.02a1.
119-5.02b.
Surface (ground) fire
119-5.02b1.
119-5.02c.
119-5.04
Surface fuel
Subsurface fire
119-5.02c1.
119-5.03
Aerial fuel
Subsurface fuel
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the two suppression methods
used for wildland fire fighting.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18(a)
119-5.03a.
Direct Attack
119-5.03b.
Indirect Attack
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the following factors and
procedures when using the direct attack method of wildland fire
fighting.
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NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-18.1(a),
Paragraph 3-18.1(b)
119-5.05
119-5.04a.
Conditions when direct attack is appropriate
119-5.04b.
Standards of line construction
119-5.04c.
Pros and Cons
119-5.04d.
Do's and Don'ts
119-5.04e.
Use of direct attack based on speed of fire spread
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the following factors and
procedures when using the indirect attack method of wildland fire
fighting.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-18.1(a),
Paragraph 3-18.1(b)
119-5.05a.
Conditions when indirect attack is appropriate
119-5.05b.
Standards of line construction
119-5.05c.
Pros and Cons
119-5.05d.
Do's and Don'ts
119-6.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the techniques and
benefits of mop up in wildland fire suppression.
119-6.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the techniques of mop up,
based on fire, weather, topography and fuel conditions required to
achieve complete extinguishment.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-18.1(a),
Paragraph 3-18.1(b)
119-6.02
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the standards for declaring the
fire out before leaving the fire scene.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-18.1
119-6.03
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the benefits of critiquing the
prevention, detection and suppression actions relative to the fire.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-18.1
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119-7.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify safety concerns in
wildland fire suppression.
119-7.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the following 18 situations that
shout "Watch Out!" during wildland fire fighting.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-18.1(a)
119-7.01a.
Fire not scouted and sized up
119-7.01b.
In country not seen in daylight
119-7.01c.
Safety zones and escape routes not identified
119-7.01d.
Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing
fire behavior
119-7.01e.
Uninformed on strategy, tactics and hazards
119-7.01f.
Instructions and assignments not clear
119-7.01g.
No communication link with crew members and
supervisor
119-7.01h.
Constructing fireline without safe anchor point
119-7.01i.
Building fireline downhill with fire below
119-7.01j.
Attempting frontal assault on fire
119-7.01k.
Unburned fuel between you and the fire
119-7.01l.
Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who
can
119-7.01m. On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel
below
119-7.01n.
Weather is getting hotter and drier
119-7.01o.
Wind increases and/or changes direction
119-7.01p.
Getting frequent spot fires across line
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119-7.01q.
Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones
difficult
119-7.01r.
Taking a nap near the fireline
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the following 10 standard fire
fighting orders.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18,
Paragraph 3-3.18(a), Paragraph 3-3.18(b)
119-7.02a.
Fight fire aggressively but provide for safety first
119-7.02b.
Initiate all action based on current and expected fire
behavior
119-7.02c.
Recognize current weather conditions and obtain
forecasts
119-7.02d.
Ensure instructions are given and understood
119-7.02e.
Obtain current information on fire status
119-7.02f.
Remain in communication with crew members, your
supervisor, and adjoining forces
119-7.02g.
Determine safety zones and escape routes
119-7.02h.
Establish lookouts in potentially hazardous situations
119-7.02i.
Retain control at all times
119-7.02j.
Stay alert, keep calm, think clearly, act decisively
The fire fighter trainee shall identify safe hand tool practices.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.18(b)
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REFERENCE MATERIAL:
1.
International Fire Service Training Association. Essentials of Fire
Fighting, 4th Edition, 1st printing or later. Stillwater, Oklahoma: Fire
Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University, 1998.
2.
International Fire Service Training Association. Fundamentals of
Wildland Fire Fighting, 3rd Edition, 1st printing or later. Stillwater,
Oklahoma: Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State
University, 1997.
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