Fighting Forest Fires

Human carelessness, such as leaving campfires unattended or discarding cigarettes improperly, is the leading cause of forest fires.

The primary objective of forest fire suppression is to protect life and property, followed by minimizing the environmental impact and extinguishing the fire.

Fire line construction, water drops from aircraft, and backfiring are all common methods used to contain a forest fire.

Backfiring is the process of deliberately setting a fire to stop the spread of a wildfire by burning off fuel in the path of the advancing fire.

Helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and drones are all types of aircraft commonly used for water drops on forest fires.

Fire line, containment line, and control line are all terms used to describe the area around a forest fire that has been cleared of vegetation to prevent the fire from spreading.

Fire hose, shovel, and axe are all common tools used by firefighters to extinguish forest fires.

Defensible space is the term used to describe the process of removing flammable materials from around a structure to protect it from a forest fire.

Crown fire is a common type of forest fire that moves quickly and is difficult to control because it burns in the tops of trees.

Spot fire is the term used to describe a small, isolated fire that starts outside the main fire area.

Public education, fire prevention campaigns, and fire hazard reduction are all common methods used to prevent forest fires.

Forest management, fire hazard reduction, and fuel management are all terms used to describe the process of managing forests to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Ground fire is a common type of forest fire that burns slowly and close to the ground.

Fire extinguishment is the term used to describe the process of extinguishing a forest fire completely.

Surface fire is a common type of forest fire that burns in the middle layer of vegetation.