Fire Suppression Terminology Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Describes a wildfire not responding/ only responding on a limited basis to suppression action
  2. 5. _______ fire - A fire of such size/ complexity/ priority that its extinguishment requires a large resource commitment and prolonged suppression activity
  3. 9. The most rapidly spreading part of the fire's perimeter
  4. 10. An unplanned or unwanted natural or human-caused fire
  5. 12. ______ zone is a location where firefighters can obtain shelter from a wildland fire
  6. 13. Describes a wildfire that has received sufficient suppression to ensure no further spread of the fire
Down
  1. 1. Can include structures, timber supply, and hydro lines, that may require protection
  2. 2. _____ attack - The action taken to halt the spread or potential spread of a fire by the first fire fighting forces to arrive at the fire
  3. 4. An urgent message that severe weather is either occurring or will occur
  4. 6. The portion of the fire perimeter that is opposite to the head
  5. 7. Those portions of the fire perimeter that are between the head and the rear
  6. 8. Indicates that with currently committed resources the fire is not likely to spread beyond control boundaries
  7. 10. Alert about weather conditions that are favorable for a storm or severe weather, which could cause safety concerns
  8. 11. Describes a fire that has been extinguished