The color tape used to mark the cold zone in fire line markings is which color?

• A. Orange
• B. Yellow
• C. Blue
• D. Green

Answer: (B)

In fire line markings, color-coded tape provides a quick, at-a-glance map of safety zones. The cold zone is the area away from the active fire where crews can rest, debrief, and plan without exposure to heat or smoke. Yellow is used for the cold zone because it signals caution and separation from the dangerous areas, and it remains highly visible to responders. This makes it easy to identify from a distance and distinguish from red tape that marks the hot zone. Some departments use other colors for different zones, but yellow’s association with caution and safety at a distance makes it the best fit for marking the cold zone.