Wildfire Safety: Managing and fighting wildfires

What is a common method used to stop small wildfires in accessible areas?

• Using fire extinguishers

• Spraying water or foam from fire engines

• Setting up barriers

• Using sand to smother the fire

How do helicopters assist in fighting wildfires in remote areas?

• By scooping and dropping water from nearby water bodies

• By creating fire breaks

• By dropping fire retardant chemicals

• By transporting firefighters to the site

What role do meteorologists play in managing large wildfires?

• They coordinate the logistics of firefighting operations

• They provide medical assistance to firefighters

• They predict weather changes that affect fire behavior

• They help in extinguishing the fire

What is a fire whirl and why is it dangerous?

• A type of fire that spreads through the air

• A sudden burst of flames from the ground

• A large fireball that explodes

• A spinning column of fire that can move unpredictably

What is the final step in extinguishing a wildfire?

• Using helicopters to drop more water

• Mop up to extinguish lingering threats

• Allowing the fire to burn out naturally

• Creating more fire breaks