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Introduction
Introduction
Summary
Summary
The ability to apply knowledge of fuels, terrain, weather, and fire behavior begins with the language and terminology used in wildland fire.
Objectives
Objectives
Describe basic terminology used in wildland fire.
Describe the elements of the fire triangle.
Describe the methods of heat transfer.
Basic Fire Terminology
Basic Fire Terminology
Parts of a Fire
Parts of a Fire
Fire Perimeter
Point of Origin
Head
Flanks
Rear or Heel
Finger
Pocket
Island
Spot
U1_BasicTerms_Captioned.mp4Suppression Terms
Suppression Terms
Anchor point
Control line
Fireline
Mop-up
Contained
Controlled
Fire Behavior Terms
Fire Behavior Terms
Smoldering
Creeping
Running
Spotting
Torching
Flare-up
Fire Whirl
Backing
Flaming Front
Crowning
Introduction to Combustion 1 & 2
Introduction to Combustion 1 & 2
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U1_HeatTransfer_Captioned.mp4Methods of Heat Transfer
Methods of Heat Transfer
Conduction
Conduction
The transfer of heat through direct contact.
Convection
Convection
The transfer of heat by the movement of a gas or liquid.
Radiation
Radiation
Transfer of heat in a straight line through a gas or vacuum other than by heating of the intervening space.
Reference
Reference
NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire, PMS 205: https://www.nwcg.gov/glossary/a-
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