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The traveling edge of a wildland fire is referred to as the "fire front" or "flame front." This is the leading edge of the fire that moves forward as it spreads, and it is characterized by the most intense heat and flames. Understanding the behavior of the fire front is crucial for firefighting efforts and safety assessments.
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If oxygen is removed from the fire triangle what is this called?
Removing oxygen from the fire triangle is referred to as "smothering" a fire. The fire triangle consists of heat, fuel, and oxygen, and eliminating any one of these elements can extinguish a fire. By depriving the fire of oxygen, it cannot sustain combustion, leading to its extinguishment. This method is commonly used in fire suppression techniques, such as using fire blankets or foam.
A fire truck travelling at 50 miles an hour takes 5 minutes to reach the emergency scene.How many miles is the fire station from this incident?
Well, isn't that a happy little question! If the fire truck is traveling at 50 miles per hour and it takes 5 minutes to reach the scene, then it would have traveled 4.17 miles. Just a little bit of math magic to help us understand the world around us!
What are some girls names meaning fire?
Adara is Fire in Hebrew Candace means "fire white, pure" in Greek Edna means fire and is Irish Enya is Irish for "little fire"
Is fire an adverb?
No, it is not. The word fires is a plural noun or a verb form meaning shoots or burns.
What is the top of a match called?
The top of a match is called the "match head." It is typically made of a mixture of chemicals that ignite when struck against a rough surface. The match head is designed to produce a flame that can be sustained long enough for the stick itself to catch fire.
What seperatesthe head from the heel in a wildland fire?
The flanks/outer edge of the fire from both sides
When was International Association of Wildland Fire created?
International Association of Wildland Fire was created in 1990.
When was Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center created?
Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center was created in 2002.
What are some recommended wildland fire books for learning about fire behavior and management strategies?
Some recommended wildland fire books for learning about fire behavior and management strategies include "Fire Behavior and Fuels" by National Wildfire Coordinating Group, "Introduction to Wildland Fire" by P. N. Omi and "Wildland Fire Behavior: Fire Management and Ecology" by Mark A. Finney.
S-190 wildland fire fighting test?
S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
Who pays for the wildland fire damage?
people
What kinds of information does the Wildland fire offer?
Wildland fire offers information about firefighting in the Wildlands. It has some information of where Wildland fires most often occur and what causes them. It also contains links for jobs or training in this area.
What are the Wildland flagging tape markings?
The flagging tape are used in Wildland fire suppression as a navigational aid and to mark the trees. The markings on the tree shows the direction to the site and the way back. They used two special flagging tapes marked with 'spot fire' or 'escape route.'
What are the release dates for Behind the Lines Fighting a Wildland Fire - 2009?
Behind the Lines Fighting a Wildland Fire - 2009 was released on: USA: 6 June 2009 (Santa Barbara, California) USA: 8 February 2010 (Santa Barbara International Film Festival)
Why are federal BLM fire trucks smaller than city fire trucks?
City fire trucks (which are called structural engines because they fight fires in structures) have to carry ladders along with a much larger pump because they use much more water than BLM (wildland fire) engines. Since they don't need all that extra large equipment wildland fire engines to be built shorter to make it easier for them to maneuver on mountain roads and through dense forest areas.
What are the four categories of fire departments?
-airport firefighters, hazardous materials technician , technician rescuer, and wildland firefighter
How many 2008 Utah wildfires were there?
999 wildland fires for 28,490 acres not included is prescribed or fire management fires!
