A plant that lives for one growing season, starting from a seed each year.

A plant that lives for more than two growing seasons. For fire danger rating purposes, biennial plants are classed with perennial plants.

Qualified firefighters, together with their equipment and material, used to suppress wildland fires.

Oral or written statement tending to link its maker to involvement in a particular crime.

The most common type of hose attached and stored on wildland engine booster reels. The hose is made of neoprene and does not appreciably collapse when stored empty.

Term used in resource planning/following to estimate time of arrival at a point.

The walk test is designed to determine the ability to carry out light duties. It consists of a one-mile test with no load that approximates an aerobic fitness score of 35. A time of 16 minutes, the passing score for this test, ensures the ability to meet emergency and evacuate to a safety zone. 

The Work Capacity Test (WCT) is a test to ensure a person is physically capable of meeting the minimum fitness requirement associated with assigned wildfire or prescribed fire duties as described in the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.  Below are the three defined duty levels with examples of associated essential functions:  

Arduous

A job-related test of work capacity designed for those with moderately strenuous duties. This test consists a two-mile hike with a 25-pound pack. A time of 30 minutes, the passing score for this test, approximates an aerobic fitness score of 40.

Any incident, whether natural, technological, biological, or human-caused, that necessitates responsive action to protect life or property.