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200s 333-416 Flashcards

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The strategic mode will be based on: •

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  • The rescue profile (savable occupants/survivability profile)
  • -The building (type of construction, condition, age, etc)
  • -Structural integrity of the building (contents vs. structural involvement)
  • -The fire load (what type of fuel is burning and what’s left to burn)
  • -The fire and/or smoke conditions (extent, location, etc
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The two strategies are based on a standard Risk Management Plan that is to be employed at

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ALL structure fires

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Initial attack efforts must be directed toward supporting a primary search – the first attack line must go

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between the victims and the fire to protect avenues of rescue and escape

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Offensive fires should be fought from the

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INTERIOR-UNBURNED SIDE

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Fires cannot be considered under control until all ___ sides are addressed

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THE ONLY REASON TO OPERATE IN MARGINAL SITUATIONS IS

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RESCUE

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Abandon MARGINAL attacks when

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  • -A primary “all clear”
  • -The roof is unsafe or untenable.
  • -cannot make any progress on the fire.
  • -Heavy smoke is being forced from the building under pressure and is increasing
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The basic variables relating to attack operations involve: •

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  • -Location/position of attack
  • -Size of attack
  • -Support functions
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The first priority in defensive operations is

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personnel safety,

then exposure protection

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Fire “under control” means

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the forward progress of the fire has been stopped and the remaining fire can be extinguished with the on-scene resources;
—it does not mean the fire is completely out

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FIRE UNDER CONTROL, get PAR from who?

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All on scene sectors and crews

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If defensive operations are conducted from the onset of the incident, Command will notify Alarm that

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there will not be a primary search completed for the affected structure(s)

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The completion of the primary search is reported utilizing the standard radio reporting term

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ALL CLEAR

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Command must consider the following factors in developing a basic rescue size-up:

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  1. Number, location and condition of victims
  2. Affect the fire has on the victims
  3. Capability of the control forces to enter the building, remove/protect victims and control fire
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Order of Rescue

Rescue efforts should be extended in the following order:

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  1. Most severely threatened
  2. The largest number (groups)
  3. The remainder of the fire area
  4. The exposed areas
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Command shall respond to a “May Day” by…

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implementing a rescue plan for the firefighter(s

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National Fire Protection Association studies reveal that a majority of firefighters are killed while operating on the fireground at

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residential fires

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In the event of a mayday, The Deployment Captain/Supervisor (Phoenix FD) Alarm room supervisor (Mesa) will dedicate a (TRO) to the incident

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Tactical Radio Operator

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Minimum crew size is ____, and must have (3)

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  • radio
  • an assignment
  • a supervisor
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When possible, the officer will include these 3 things in a mayday report

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Who
Location
Actions

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When does Command must declare which strategy is being used.

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as part of the on-scene report

and at each notification of elapsed time

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BASIC OFFENSIVE PLAN

Second line–

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backup first/
cover opposite side/
escape routes

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When laddering a roof, the ladder selected shall be one, which will extend a minimum of

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4’-6’ above the roofline

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When should crews establish at least two (2) separate escape routes/means where possible

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When working above or below ground

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The Hot Zone will be defined as
any area that requires an SCBA, charged hoseline, special protective clothing, or in which Firefighting Personnel are at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure
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The Warm Zone will be defined as
just outside of the Hot Zone where the firefighters start their operations on the fireground
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The safety of firefighting personnel represents a major reason for fireground
Sectorization
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Command may designate any appropriate personnel to establish a ___________ when the need is indicated
Safety sector
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A 100' length of unprotected steel will expand
9" when heated to 1100° F
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under fire conditions _________ and_______can be expected to fail after minimal fire exposure
lightweight truss and bar joist roof construction
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Elevators With Firefighter Service Feature •
- -Engage the Emergency Operations feature. - -Take elevator to the floor two floors below the suspected fire floor. - -Be prepared to close the elevator door immediately, usually by removing finger from the door control button, if fire or smoke are visible on the floor
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It is the __________ responsibility to ensure the Imager is brought into a structure or incident
Company Officer's
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The possibility of a flashover in the dynamic atmosphere of a structure fire is higher than ever before because of
new materials, construction methods and rapid response times
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The thermal imaging camera can see through______, but cannot penetrate _____
Drywall, plaster, concrete and plastic Water, windows, windshields or glass doors
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CV206 Thermal Imaging Camera
- -real time video feed to CV206 - -transmitted by the Imager by depressing the GREEN button which is marked ‘Standby / Xmit’. - -On this Imager alone, the GREEN button acts as both the standby and the transmitter switch. --The GREEN light at the bottom of the view screen will flash slowly when the Imager is transmitting back to CV206. - -It is important to be aware of the fact that utilizing the video transmission feature shortens the battery life by half
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Cleaning the TIC
a clean, damp cloth should be used to clean the Imager
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Low battery on TIC
AMBER low battery light
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TIC batteries should be rotated how often?
Weekly
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Who is responsible for ensuring a NON-LEAKING facepiece-to-skin seal WITH THE MASK
Individual members
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The intent of the S.C.B.A. policy is to
avoid any respiratory contact with products of combustion, super heated gases, toxic products or other hazardous contaminants
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In routine fire situations, the decision to remove S.C.B.A. shall be made by ___________with the approval of ___________ based on an evaluation of atmospheric conditions
Company officers Sector officers Safety sector personnel has final say if there is a question
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An evaluation of all members of the Operations Division in the use of the S.C.B.A. shall be conducted
annually
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No firefighter shall operate on a _______if there is any evidence that the fire has penetrated the attic or involves the truss area
bow string roof
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The initial Roof Sector Officer must report to Command the following conditions:
• Roof design and construction (flat, peaked, bowstring, etc.) - -Structural conditions - -Fire conditions or effects of fire on roof - -Locations of fire walls - -Locations of heavy objects that are affected by fire conditions - -Ventilation plan
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Ventilation hole(s) of at least _____of roof surface of the involved area is a rule of thumb to consider
10%
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The Roof Sector officer must advise Command when
ventilation holes are completed and any change it may have on the roof conditions
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The Resource Sector should be established as a supply pool to provide a standby supply of
personnel, equipment, and commodities for operating sectors
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The Resource Sector is also responsible for having the immediate area
checked for equipment which may have been left at the scene upon termination of the incident
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For high-rise operations, the Resource Sector is normally established
two floors below the fire floor or other safe environment location below the fire
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A minimum of _________ should be maintained in Resource
one company for every company on the fire floor
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On call mechanic cell phone
(480) 797-1309
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Heat/stress management time frame and temperature guidelines.
- -May 15th to September 15th - -temperatures are expected to exceed 105 degrees - -combination of air temperature and humidity equal a humiture index of 105 degrees
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Heat/stress management... | Company officer responsibilities
- Outside P.T. 30 minute max - minimum 64 oz. water consumed - request a relief company and assignment to rehab after crew has consumed two bottles of air
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Heat/stress management | Command responsibilities
- -Establish a Rehab Sector on all working fires. - -Assign companies to Rehab Sector. - -Utilize the practice of first company in, first company out routine
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companies shall remain in rehab for a minimum of ______ and meet _________
20 minutes | and meet rehab criteria before reassingnment ).
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Heat/stress management Dispatch/deployment responsibilities
3 & 1 assignment--one relief RIC company and rehab van will be dispatched on all working structural fires. 1st Alarm--one additional company and the rehab van will be dispatched on all working 1st Alarm assignments
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REHAB team will consist of...(6)
- -Rehab Truck - -Utility Truck - -Ambulance - -ALS Company - -Designated Sector Officer with Crew - -CISM Team Member, as Needed
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REHAB unit alternatives
``` REHAB 710(Phoenix fire) A city bus ```
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The Rehab Sector area boundaries will be defined with
blue tape and will have only one entry point
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REHAB sector will be divided into the following four sections
Section A-entry point and member triage Section B-hydration and replenishment Section C-medical treatment and transport Section D-reassignment
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Entry point rehab sector personnel will
- decon - collect passports - maintain personnel log and give to Command upon termination
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Members will be triaged as follows: •
Any member who has a pulse rate greater than 120 and/or has a medical complaint, will be directed or moved to Section C, Medical Treatment and Transport, for additional assessment and treatment. (The entire crew will report to Section C) If not, get rest and hydrate
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SECTION C: Medical Treatment and Transport | The ALS Company will monitor members: •
Pulse, • B/P, and • Body Temperature
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The Rehab medical personnel, in conjunction with medical direction, will be responsible for determining a member’s final Section C disposition. Final dispositions include...(3)
1) member be allowed to return to fire operations, | (2) not be allowed to return to fire operations, or (3) be transported to a medical facility
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Rehab personnel will consider the following criteria when making the recommendation.
• 20 minute resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute? - -Body temperature greater than 101 F. - -Diastolic blood pressure less than 100(I think this should be systolic BP less than 100, but that is not what it says)
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In lieu of REHAB, REPLENISHMENT may be used. It will include...(3)
a rest period, electrolyte fluids, and snack protein foods
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You ventilate a building principally for two reasons:
- -To prevent mushrooming | - -To gain (and maintain) entry
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BOWSTRING TRUSS / ARCHED ROOF POLICY
1. Attic fire- quick search, go defensive 2. Can't find fire- quick search, go defensive 3. Room and contents- aggressive, offensive strategy
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A standard Attack Team consists of
two engine companies plus a ladder company

MFMD 200 Series (2 decks)

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