Rural Risks Flashcards

(9 cards)

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Q

What are the four considerations of rural firefighting?

A
  1. Distance appliance may have to travel
  2. Delays in receiving the call
  3. Dependence on On Call crews response times
  4. Water scarcity
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Explain how to attack a grass fire

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  1. With beaters, back pack sprayers, hose reels
  2. Try to get ahead of fire safely and work back
  3. Use sweeping motion with beaters
  4. Swivel jets across fire
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What are the three hazards of grass fires?

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  1. Heat exhaustion
  2. Dust embers
  3. Uneven surfaces
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4
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What are the main rural risks?

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  1. Grass fires
  2. Forest fires
  3. Harvest or standing crop fires
  4. Fires in stacks
  5. Fired in barns
  6. Fires in thatch
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5
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What factors influence fire spread in forest fires?

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  1. Wind strength
  2. Degree of flammability
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6
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What is a crown fire?

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Fire that spreads along the tops of the trees

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What are the 5 key considerations for dealing with forest fires?

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LACES

  1. Lookouts
  2. Awareness
  3. Communications
  4. Escape routes
  5. Safety zone
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What is the most effective method of controlling fire in rural areas?

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Fire breaks

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9
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What substance do most fertilisers contain?

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Ammonium Nitrate (white crystals)

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