Firefighter 1C Wildland Practice Exam

The McLeod is primarily classified as a scraping or raking tool due to its unique design, which features a blade on one side and teeth on the other. This design allows it to effectively scrape and rake away debris, such as vegetation and soil, which is essential in wildland firefighting for creating firebreaks or clearing paths. The scraping edge is particularly useful for removing surface materials, while the raking teeth can gather and collect larger debris. While it has capabilities that may allow it to perform some cutting and digging functions, its main utility and effectiveness lie in its ability to efficiently manage and manipulate surface materials, making it an indispensable tool for fire suppression and land management in wildland areas. This combinatory capability contributes to its classification but primarily aligns it with scraping and raking tasks.