FRL 4 fire situation may include carryover from the previous day and new fires starting. Which FRL describes this?

• A. FRL 3
• B. FRL 4
• C. FRL 5
• D. FRL 2

Answer: (B)

FRLs describe the level of fire activity and the expected resource demand. When a situation includes carryover from the previous day and new fires starting, you’re dealing with ongoing incidents plus fresh workloads, signaling a high readiness level and significant, overlapping demands on crews and equipment. That combination fits FRL 4, which denotes substantial fire activity with both carryover incidents and new starts, requiring strong preparedness and resource management. FRL 3 would imply less carryover and fewer simultaneous incidents, while FRL 5 would reflect an even more widespread or long-duration scenario beyond what’s described, and FRL 2 would be a lighter level of activity overall.