16. Battlefield Firefighting

Question 1

Indecision over a course of action is a type of __ friction. p217

Answer 1

mental friction

Question 2

Terrain obstacles, construction features, access problems, and even weather are examples of __ friction.

Answer 2

physical friction

Question 3

Examples of what we call __ friction include WMDs, hazmat, secondary devices, ambushes, lone wolf attacks, and mass shootings.

Answer 3

Exceptional or asymmetrical

Question 4

Self-induced friction includes the following: p218

Answer 4

Lack of a clearly defined goal

over complicated plans and systems

Question 5

__ pervades the fireground in the form of unknowns about the exact location of the fire, the victims, the environment, and even the operating crews. p218

Answer 5

Uncertainty

Question 6

As a company officer or a fireground commander, you must recognize the value of taking advantage of the __.

Answer 6

possibilities

Question 7

__ occurs in fire and rescue incidents as part of the ongoing cycle of decisions, results, and outcome. p220

Answer 7

Fluidity

Question 8

When a fire or rescue operation exhibits friction, uncertainty, and fluidity, the incident will naturally move towards __. p220

Answer 8

disorder

Question 9

__ is a stated of mind, reflected in your actions, that says to the outside world, “Im calm, experienced, and in control.” p223

Answer 9

Hypercool