FORESTRY
GENERAL FORESTRY
Question
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The width of a fire line is determined by:
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all of these
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amount of flash fuels
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fuel moisture content
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slope
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For purposes of pay administration for hazardous duty, a fireline is defined as the area within or adjacent to the perimeter of an uncontrolled wildfire of any size in which action is being taken to control fire.
Detailed explanation-2: -HOW DO THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE FIRE AFFECT THE WIDTH OF THE FIRELINE REQUIRED? FLANKS WILL BURN WITH LESS INTENSITY, REQUIRING A LESS WIDE FIRE LINE. THE HEAD BURNS WITH GREATER INTENSITY WITH GREATER FLAME LENGTH, NEEDING A WIDER FIRE LINE.
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