Chapter 21: Wildland and Ground Fires Questions and Answers Rated A

In which type of fuel will fire spread the most rapidly? FINE- fuels that ignite and burn easily, such as dried twigs, leaves, needles, grass, moss, and light brush. The smothering method of extinguishment is most frequently used in which wildland operation? OVERHAUL- the process of final extinguishment after the main body of fire has been knocked down. All traces of fire must be extinguished. Which term means areas where underdeveloped land with vegetative fuels is mixed with humanmade structures? WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE- an are where underdeveloped land with vegetative fuels mixes with human-made structures Which federal government agency manages wildland incidents occurring on federal lands? US FOREST SERVICE- responsible for coordinating firefighting activities at large incidents and incidents that occur on federal landWhich tool is a combination of hoe and rake? McLeod Tool- a hand tool used for constructing fire lines and overhauling wildland fires. One side of the head consists of a fivetoothed to seven-toothed fire rake; the otherside is a hoe Which NFPA standard covers wildland fire fighter professional qualifications? NFPA 1051- Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications The location near where a wildland f