CAL FIRE Fire Captain Practice Test

Fire Front Following is used as a follow up tactic under what conditions?

A tactic to pre-emptively gird the area before the fire front arrives Search for victims, effect perimeter control, extinguish spot fires around structures, control hot spots and reduce ember production A method used only in rural areas far from structures Extinguish spot fires around structures by approaching from the head of the fire

Correct Answer:

Search for victims, effect perimeter control, extinguish spot fires around structures, control hot spots and reduce ember production

Explanation:

Fire Front Following is a post-front tactic used after the fire edge has moved through an area to address safety and property protection. It focuses on locating any trapped or endangered people, establishing a perimeter, extinguishing spot fires around structures, and knocking down hot spots to reduce ember production and rekindling. This approach allows crews to work along and behind the leading edge to secure the scene, protect buildings, and prevent new ignitions from embers. It isn’t about pre-emptively girding the area before the front arrives, it isn’t restricted to rural areas far from structures, and it isn’t specifically about approaching from the head of the fire to tackle spots.

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