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203.01 Structure Fires Flashcards

1
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FFs shall never make an interior attack on a fire beyond the incipient stage without:

A

At least 2 FFs in full PPE w/ SCBA on the scene as BACKUP.

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What is the most important means of egress to protect?

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Interior stairs

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The announcement of a change from offensive to defensive strategy will be made as:

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Emergency traffic

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Medic Unit Assignments

2nd Medic Unit

A

Position for quick egress, and to not impede responding companies

Report near command post in full PPE, with
backboard, oxygen, drug box, and SCBA on cot.

Deliver accountability tag

Standby for assignment

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1.75” Fire Lines

A

Goal: 200 GPM
Nozzle Lengths Pressure
15/16” 5 177 psi
Vindicator 5 183 psi
Chief 250@50 5 183 psi
Chief 200@75 5 183 psi

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Heavy Rescue Assignments

2-Alarm Fire or Greater Fire

A
  1. Report to IC for assignment
  2. 2nd HR RAT Assist Team on ext
    of the building
  3. 2nd HR position apparatus to facilitate rapid
    exit in case of another incident
  4. All equip procured from 1st HR
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Fire ground strategy is fluid. Conditions, activities, and results need to be:

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Constantly monitored and evaluated throughout the entire incident

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Two Eng Co tools that can be used to check heat levels/recognize high heat situations?

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Hose stream: operate a stream into the smoke above.

TIC

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DC Assignments

1st Arriving DC

A
  1. Position buggy to view 2 sides
  2. Assume Command
  3. Size up - full 360
  4. Assess current strategies and tactics
  5. Establish stationary command post
  6. Ensure accountability established
  7. Efficiently and effectively manage the
    incident
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Danger to occupants is most acute on the _________, the _________, the __________, and then _________, in that order.

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Fire floor; Floor immediately above the fire; Top floor; Intermediate floors

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Any deviation from standard search priorities shall be communicated by ladder officer to command and include:

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Entry point and intended location

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Ladder Company Assignments

2nd Arriving Ladder Co
Team A: Officer and FF1

A

Tools: TIC, Halligan, Striking Tool, Hooks

  1. Search all floors above the fire for occs and
    fire extension
  2. Assist 1st Ladder w/ primary search.
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To support rescue efforts, whose line should be placed in a manner to:

A

Control interior access

Confine the fire

Protect avenues of escape until primary search is complete

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ALS Supervisor Tasks

A

Deliver accountability passport

Report to IC

Establish Medical Branch under Ops Section Chief or IC

Communicate w/ responding medic units to set up treatment area

Establish rehab area if necessary

Update IC with incident injuries

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What is the most important means of egress to protect?

A

Interior stairs

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Apparatus Placement

1st Engine Placement

2nd Engine Placement

A

1st Eng:

  • allow truck access
  • pull past the structure

2nd Eng:
- approach from opposite direction
- same side of the street, as close as possible
to 1st engine

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Benchmarks

Benchmark announced by the first in HR when examining an inspection hole, inside the front door, or other area?

A

Lightweight construction or dimensional lumber

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If the activities at an incident are judged to be unsafe or involve an eminent hazard, who has the authority to alter, suspend, or terminate such activities?

A

Incident safety officer (SO2)

The safety officer has the authority to cause immediate correction of situations that create an eminent hazard to personnel

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The main observable factors that influence choice of fire ground tactics:

A

Location of fire; determine life hazard and probable extension (where is it at/where is it going in relation to life hazards and exposures)

Extension probability; protect all places fire may spread to

Type of fire; tactics should suit the situation

Extent/Size of fire

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Ladder Company Assignments

1st Arriving Ladder Co
Team B: FAO and FF2

A
  1. Remove obviously endangered
    persons
  2. Vertical ventilation of roof
    • if appropriate*
    • closely coordinated w/ fire attack
  3. Exterior horizontal ventilation
    • closely coordinated w/ fire attack
  4. Open walls/ceilings, expose hidden fire
  5. Check sides/rear for endangered persons
    and fire extension
  6. Raise ground ladders for 2nd floor egress

*Variance: if roof ventilation is not needed, perform other tasks listed, and/or assist Team A

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Benchmarks

Benchmark announced by companies for each area where a secondary search is completed.

A

”Secondary Search (location) - All Clear”

Also announced by the IC on status updates

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22
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The key to successful fire fighting is:

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Anticipation

What the fire has already done is not as important as what it is about to do.

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What size hose should the 2nd engine use for a “Back Up”line?

AND

Where should the “Back Up” be deployed?

A

Same size or greater size than the initial attack line.
of a different color if possible

The “back up” hose line should usually be deployed through the same entrance as the initial attack line.

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Risk Management Plan

In situations where the risk to fire department members is excessive, activities shall be limited to:

A

Defensive operations

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Assignments: 1st Arriving Engine

A
  1. Secure water supply
  2. Size-up (at least 3 sides)
  3. Position to allow access for ladder company **unless deck gun is needed due to large fire volume or immediate exposure protection
  4. Evaluate exposures. Exposure line or deck gun if necessary.
  5. Initial hose line to seat of the fire
  6. Officer - TIC and forcible entry tool
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A source of water supply shall be secured by the 1st in Engine company unless:

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The pre-plan preempts this requirement

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Do not operate fire streams into smoke unless:

A

You encounter extreme levels of heat

You see, or suspect unseen, rollover

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VEIS

If a window is already broken from the heat of the fire…

A

…the room is likely too hot for someone to survive in it.

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Considerations in determining risk and fire ground strategy:

A

Fire building: type, construction (lightweight?), age, past incidents

Structural integrity: Contents or structural involvement?

Fire load: What’s burning? What’s left to burn?

Fire conditions: extent, location, time

Rescue profile: known victims, survivability profile

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1st attack line placement:

A

Between the victims and the fire to protect the avenues of escape

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Two In - Two Out

FFs will not enter an IDLH atmosphere unless:

A

At least 2 FFs enter together, must remain in visual and contact at all times

At least 2 FFs outside as initial backup

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VEIS

Searcher Responsibilities

A 
Advance up the ladder
Breaks and clears glass 
Sounds floor
Enters the room
Closes the door
Primary Search of the room
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Risk Management Plan

Any risk to personal safety is unacceptable when:

A

There is no possibility to save lives or property

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Benchmarks

Fire Out

A

Announced by IC during status updates

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Engine companies do their work with _________ ; ladder companies do their work with __________.

A

Hose lines ; Tools

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Benchmarks

Benchmark announced for each area where a primary search has been completed (fire area, fire floor, floor above, etc.). Repeated by IC on status updates.

A

“Primary Search (location) - All Clear”

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Marginal Situations

A

When conditions do not clearly indicate the appropriate fire ground strategy.

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Protect exposed property based on:

A

The most dangerous direction of fire spread.

*The closest property may not always be the most critical exposure property.

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Heavy Rescue Assignments

1-Alarm Fire

A
  1. Report to IC for assignment
  2. ASAP Inspection hole to
    determine construction type
    (Benchmark #2)
  3. *Search and rescue
    • areas not currently searched
  4. **Assist with deployment of attack lines
  5. NOT assigned to RAT
  6. Assist w/ overhaul
  7. Assist placing companies back in service
  • if stationary command not established
  • *if necessary
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The most effective tactic in defensive operations:

A

Master Streams

*Standard flow of greater than 750 GPM should be the guideline

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Exposure Protection: Most effective tactic?

A

Put water on the exposure. Can be done from the exterior, or even the interior of the exposure building

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When should Class A Foam be used?

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On ALL offensive interior attacks unless specifically instructed not to use foam by officer or IC

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VEIS is most effective when:

A

Predetermined positions with specific functions have been established.

  1. Searcher
  2. Point Person
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Occupancies which require the Officer in charge to notify the health department when a fire occurs there:

A

Food and beverage occupancies: Dairies, Food Processing Plants, Groceries, warehouse, restaurants and bars

Caregiving occupancies:
Nursing, daycares, schools, halfway houses

Marinas

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45
Q

This type of supply lay can be utilized on narrow or dead end streets with limited access:

A

Reverse lay (crossfire)

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Who is responsible for monitoring fireground activities and operations to determine whether they fall within the criteria is defined in the departments risk management plan?

A

Incident safety officer (SO2)

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Ensuring that all personnel are operating within the determined fire ground strategy helps to provide:

A

Overall incident scene safely

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Pre-plans are required for:

A

Buildings equipped with fire suppression systems

Industrial complexes

Any high hazard buildings

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Thorough examination to make certain that a fire is completely extinguished:

A

Overhauling

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50
Q

An additional engine should be placed every ______ feet for supply line stretches over ______ feet.

A

1000;1000

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What dictates the 1st in and 2nd in Engine assignments?

A

Assignments are generally dictated by box order.

However…

If Engine companies arrive simultaneously, the first Engine with a working fire line shall be considered 1st Engine.

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Apparatus Positioning

Think of fire apparatus as an expensive ___________.

A

Exposure

Beware of putting Apparatus in places where it cannot be repositioned easily and quickly

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The critical factor in secondary search:

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Thoroughness, rather than time, is the critical factor in secondary search

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DC Assignments

2nd Arriving DC

A

**If 1st arriving DC is above grade Capt, 2nd arriving DC will assume command. Capt assigned Ops Section Chief or division supervisor **

Report to IC for assignment
Typically manage opposite side or corner from initial DC

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Q

1st and 2nd line placement at a basement fire:

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1st: Through a basement door or window
2nd: first floor to protect against fire extension

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Medic Unit Assignments

The primary mission of the medic units on the scene of a structure fire is:

A

To provide medical care for firefighters and civilians

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Q

2.5” Fire Line

A

Goal: 300 GPM
Nozzle Lengths Pressure
1.125” 5 2.5” 107 psi
1.25” 5 2.5” 117 psi

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A _____________ shall be obtained after any switch from offensive to defensive strategy.

A

PAR (Personnel Accountability Report)

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Risk Management Plan

Activities that present a significant risk to the safety of members shall be limited to:

A

Situations where there is a potential to save endangered lives

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Q

Backup hose lines should be of what size?

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Same size as the initial attack line, or larger.

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Q

In an effort to track the completion of tasks, officers and ICs should announce _________________ over the FG channel.

A

Tactical Benchmarks

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Under what circumstances can an on scene company officer assigned the medic unit to fire fighting tasks?

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When secondary companies have yet to arrive on scene and assistance is urgently needed to stabilize the incident.

*Officer must notify responding DC and request an additional medic unit

Examples: known trapped occupants, immediate exposure protection required

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Q

An engine company should be placed every _____ feet for supply stretches over ______ feet.

A

1000; 1000

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Q

“Critical Events” on the fire ground that call for “Emergency” communications via radio?

A

ANY CIRCUMSTANCE THAT COULD INJURE A FF

Collapse, or potential collapse
Backdraft or explosion
Flashover, or rapidly changing fire conditions
Water supply interruption
Hole(s) in the floor, or open shafts
Missing/burned out stairs
Non-secure or swing-type elevator doors
Downed power lines
Immediate Evacuation
*Requesting additional alarms
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65
Q

Command needs to constantly evaluate conditions and match the fire ground ______________ with the fire ground ______________.

A

Strategy; Conditions

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66
Q

If defensive operations are conducted from the onset of the incident, command will notify dispatch that there will not be a:

A

Primary Search completed for the affected structure(s)

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67
Q

What should first be determined before implementing an interior offensive fire attack?

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Whether or not the structure is safe to enter. Duh.

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68
Q

Priorities at a structure fire

A

Rescue

Fire Control

Property Conservation

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Q

When no life is in danger, the first hose line should be placed:

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Between the fire and the most severe exposure or unburned areas

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Q

Companies arriving at Level 2 Staging:

A

Turn off emergency lights

Company officer report to staging officer

Communicate on staging channel

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Apparatus Placement

Heavy Rescue

A

Nearest cross street, or on fire street as far to one side as possible, as to not impede access to the scene for 1st alarm companies.

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Q

Advantages of using an 1.75” line for offensive attack in a residential occupancy:

A

Increased speed and mobility

Increase speed and mobility is needed due to the compartmentalization of the structure.

73
Q

Advantages of Engine Mounted Master Streams:

A

Large GPM (500-1000 GPM),

Quick Operation

Reach and penetration

74
Q

Benchmarks

Every arriving company shall announce “____________” on the FG channel, AND announce any deviation being made from established operating procedure.

A

“On Scene”

Ensures all units in route, and those operating remotely, that units are on scene and ready to operate

75
Q

Priorities at a structure fire:

A

Rescue

Fire Control

Property Conservation

76
Q

Who is responsible for overseeing the medical treatment and transport of all FF/civilian medical injuries on the fire ground?

A

ALS Supervisor

77
Q

Incident Safety Officer Responsibilities

A 
Air monitoring
Structural assessment 
RAT avail and ready
Evaluate smoke and fire conditions 
Establish control zones and no entry zones 
Entry and egress accessibility 
Monitor and evaluate radio transmissions
Ensure IC establishes Rehab
Ensure Accountability system utilized

Monitor IAP, activities, and operations to determine whether they fall within the criteria is defined in the departments risk management plan

78
Q

Medic Unit Assignments

1st Arriving Medic Unit

A

Position for quick egress, and to not impede responding companies Don’t get blocked in!

Report near Command post with: cot, backboard, oxygen, drug box, SCBA

Deliver accountability passport to the accountability officer

Standby at cot for assignment

79
Q

If it is necessary to cut ventilation holes in a floor, where should they be placed?

A

Near a window if possible, so that smoke can exit through the window.

80
Q

The most urgent reason for calling additional alarms?

A

Life safety

81
Q

Placing a stream from the exterior into the building prior to entering or while the interior attack lines are being deployed.

A

“Quick Water,” or transitional attack

82
Q

Ladder Company Assignments

1st Arriving Ladder Co
Team A: Officer and FF1

A

Tools: TIC, halligan, striking tool, hooks

  1. Forcible entry
  2. Primary Search: fire area, fire floor
  3. Open, expose hidden fire after knockdown
  4. Advise Command of conditions discovered
    and work performed
83
Q

When should salvage operations begin?

A

At arrival

84
Q

T/F

Under no circumstances should the point person on a VEIS operation enter the search room.

A

False

At times the point person may need to enter the room to assist in extricating the victim

85
Q

Secondary search

A

Companies THOROUGHLY search the interior of the fire area after initial fire control and ventilation activities have been completed.

86
Q

Who assumes responsibility for the effectiveness of fire streams?

A

Company officers and division/group supervisors

As conditions change, officers must continually evaluate where streams are going and their effectiveness. If a line becomes ineffective, move, adjust, or redeploy.

Report effects, changes in direction or location of streams to command.

87
Q

In marginal situations, Command should abandon an offensive attack when:

A

Primary search is clear.

Roof is unsafe or untenable.

Interior crews encounter heavy heat and cannot locate the fire, or cannot make any progress on the fire.

Heavy smoke forced from the building under pressure.

*Remember, RESCUE is the ONLY REASON to operate offensively in a marginal situation!

88
Q

Most imports means of egress to protect:

A

Interior stairs

Allow for safe, rapid, and easy removal of occupants

89
Q

Standard master streamflow at Defensive operations?

A

> 750 GPM

90
Q

Benchmarks

Benchmark announced by the first Engine company applying water to the fire:

A

“Water on the fire”

91
Q

Benchmarks

Benchmark announced on the FG channel by IC once air monitoring is complete, and it is safe for interior personnel to remove SCBA

A

“All Clear - Remove SCBA”

92
Q

3 methods of controlling fire flow path:

A

Coordinated ventilation

Controlling the door

Mechanical ventilation

93
Q

For the IC to utilize medic unit personnel for fire ground assignments, what conditions must be met?

A

Urgent FG take, and medic unit personnel are available: no FF’s or civilians presently in need of care.

The second medic unit or ALS is on the scene

Medic unit personnel may function as a single resource, or be assigned to combine with another operating fire company

94
Q

When a duty chief allows the IC to remain as Command, the duty chief fills the role of ________________.

A

Senior Advisor

*If the senior advisor out ranks the incident commander, the senior advisor is still responsible for the outcome of the incident

95
Q

4 situations where engine mountain master streams be considered?

A

Well involved structures

Fire beyond the reach of attack lines

Exposure protection

Situations that pose an unusual risk to FFs

96
Q

Initial attack efforts should be directed towards:

A

Supporting a primary search

97
Q

Attacking the fire with a stream operating from the exterior of the building prior to attack lines entering:

A

“Quick Water” or Transitional Attack

98
Q

What is the job of the 2nd arriving engine if the initial attack line stretched by the 1st in engine is 2.5” attack line?

A

Assist the 1st in engine with advancement of the 2.5” attack line

99
Q

Eng Co Assignments

1st Arriving Engine

A
  1. Secure water supply
  2. Size up (at least 3 sides)
  3. Position to allow for truck access, or master stream use (fire building or exposure)
  4. Evaluate Exposures - exposure line if necessary
  5. Deploy initial line to seat of the fire
  6. Officer: TIC and Forcible Entry Tool
100
Q

2nd in Engine arrives on scene…

1st Engine is stretching 1.75” hose line. 2nd Engine Assignment?

1st Engine is stretching 2.5” hose line. 2nd Engine Assignment?

A

Assist 1st engine *if necessary. *Ensure success of 1st line before committing to other actions

2nd Engine is mandated to assist 1st Engine and remain part of the 1st Engine fire attack crew.

101
Q

When responding to incident, the Duty Chief can assume 1 of 3 positions:

A

Senior Advisor

Incident Commander

Command or General Staff Position
- in this case the IC should be an AC or the FC

102
Q

Ladder Company Assignments

2nd Arriving Ladder Co
Team B: FAO and FF2

A 
1. Remove obviously endangered 
    persons
2. Raise aerial to ensure alternate 
    escape route for companies and victims
3. Assist vertical ventilation
    - as needed 
    - closely coordinated w/ fire attack
4. Exterior horizontal ventilation 
    - closely coordinated w/ fire attack
5. PPV fan(s)
    -only turned on w/ direction of IC
6. Check sides/rear for endangered persons
    and fire extension 
7. Provide interior lighting
103
Q

Before beginning attack/control operations, it is important to determine:

A

Fire location and extent

104
Q

Apparatus Placement

1st Truck

2nd Truck

A

1st Truck
-front of the building or a position to take greatest advantage of aerial for rescue, ventilation, or ladder pipe

2nd Truck

  • best position to utilize aerial for rescue, or as secondary exit from roof.
  • most likely the opposite side of the building from 1st truck
105
Q

Staging Officer Duties

A

Determine suitable location

Notify Command

Keep on all warning lights (designates location of staging officer)

Determine configuration to efficiently position incoming apparatus

Maintain staging worksheet

Determine which companies respond from staging area

106
Q

Attack Line Choice

1.75” attack line can be used for:

A

Most small fires. One or two rooms in a residential fire.

107
Q

Ventilation that is not coordinated with the attack line and occurs too early leads to:

A

Increased fire intensity and fire spread. Decreased time prior to flashover.

108
Q

Two concerns for the Safety Officer prior to Salvage and Overhaul

A

Monitor atmospheric conditions, assess levels of CO, HCN

Assess/evaluate the structural integrity and building

109
Q

The most preferable placement when laying a supply line:

A

To one side of the street

110
Q

An initial offensive fire attack should be centered around:

A

Rescue

111
Q

When met with fire at the main entrance of a residential building, interior search companies (will / will not) wait to advance behind an attack line.

A

Will Not

Seek alternate means of access to rooms not yet involved in the fire. Point of entry and intended search location must be communicated to command

112
Q

Limitations of operating a hose line through a breached wall or floor:

A

Lack of stream mobility

Difficulty to evaluate effectiveness

113
Q

Pre-plans are required for:

A

Buildings equipped with fire suppression systems

Industrial Complexes

Any High Hazard building

114
Q

The decision to operate in a defense of strategy indicates what two things:

A

The offensive attack, or the potential for an offensive attack, has been discontinued for reasons of personnel safety.

The involved structure has been conceded as a loss.

115
Q

Benchmarks

Forward progress of the fire has been stopped, and the remaining fire can be extinguished by resources currently on scene.

A

“Fire under control.”

*does not mean the fire is out!

116
Q

Responsible for assisting the IC with overall scene safety

A

Safety Officer (SO-1 or SO-2)

117
Q

VEIS

Important communication during VEIS includes:

A

Notifying command that VEIS will be implemented, and the exact location VEIS is to be performed.

118
Q

To support rescue efforts, hose lines should be placed in a manner to:

A

Control interior access

Confine the fire

Protect avenues of escape until primary search is complete

119
Q

A source of water supply shall be secured by the first-in Engine company unless:

A

The pre-plan preempts this requirement

120
Q

Priorities of a Defensive operation:

A
  1. Personnel safety
  2. Exposure protection
  3. Knock down the main body of fire
121
Q

What size hose lines should be utilized in defensive operations, and where should the streams be directed?

A

2.5” or larger

Directed through openings, and at ceiling spaces to break up the stream into the fire compartment.

122
Q

The key to successful fire fighting is:

A

Anticipation

What the fire has already done is not as important as what it is about to do.

123
Q

4 principles of hose line positioning:

A

Whenever possible position hose lines to…

Support rescue activities

Begin confinement

Protect exposures

Control loss

124
Q

VEIS

A

Vent Enter Isolation Search

Entering a room above or adjacent to the seat of the fire, for the purpose of a primary search, w/o the protection of a hose line.

125
Q

Do not operate fire streams in to smoke unless:

A

You encounter extreme levels of heat

You see, or suspect unseen, rollover

126
Q

VEIS

Point Person Responsibilities

A 
Raise and place ladder at the sill 
Butt ladder for searcher 
Advance up the ladder
Continuously communicate w/ searcher
Monitor room conditions w/ TIC 
Assist in extrication of victim
127
Q

2.5” lines for fire attack should be fitted with which nozzles?

A

Vindicator, 1.125” or 1.25” smooth bore tip

128
Q

This tool allows FFs to determine heat levels and visualize roll over in an otherwise dark environmemt:

A

TIC

129
Q

Which size smooth bore tip should be utilized initially on a mounted master stream device?

Why might you consider a different size?

A

The largest tip, 2”

If reach is a concern, smaller tip sizes allow for greater reach.

130
Q

The ONLY exemption for the Two In Two Out rule:

A

Life saving rescue activities

When victims lives are at stake, we will take a higher risk to save lives. We will not take extreme risks for property.

131
Q

Benchmarks

Initiated by IC or Ops Chief each time “fire is under control”, and as indicated in accountability procedures:

A

PAR (Personnel Accountability Report)

132
Q

Signs and conditions that would indicate the need to perform VEIS:

A
  1. No access to the search area from a ground floor door or stairway due to fire conditions

AND

  1. One of the following:
    - Cries for help from an are
    - Bystanders telling you someone is in a
    specific room
    - Moving blinds
    - Handprints through spot on a window
    - Reasonable suspicion

AND

Room is still a tenable environment

133
Q

True or False:

It is preferable that a secondary search be conducted by the same company(s) involved in the primary search of the area.

A

False

Secondary search should preferably be conducted by different companies than those involved in primary search activities

134
Q

When possible, what is the preferred way of rescuing/removing victims?

A

Normal means of interior access

135
Q

What is the objective for choosing the proper size attack line?

A

To provide enough GPM flow to overcome the volume of Fire being produced

OR

To provide adequate flow to affectively cool and protect exposures

136
Q

The “back-up plan” for rescuing a known/suspected victim when a normal means of interior access is not available:

A

VEIS

137
Q

Attack Line Choice

2 1/2 inch attack lines are used for:

A

Larger volumes of fire.

Fire in commercial, industrial, or high-rise occupancies.

138
Q

The most important aspect of ventilation:

A

Ventilation should be coordinated with the attack line

139
Q

The two strategies of fire ground operations:

A

Offensive and Defensive

140
Q

Where should the first attack line go?

A

Between the victims in the fire; to protect the avenues of rescue and escape.

141
Q

Primary Search

A

Assigned company(s) quickly search through all affected areas and verify the evac/removal/safety of all occupants.

142
Q

Apparatus Placement

Effective Apparatus placement is based upon what three factors

A

Initial sizeup

Preplans

General conditions upon arrival

143
Q

When protecting exterior exposures, hose lines should be placed:

A

Where the stream can be used alternately between operating on the exposure and the fire

144
Q

At a structure fire, what will often dictate the success of the overall operation?

A

Rapid and appropriate placement of the first attack line.

Initial efforts should focus on getting at least one line in operation as quickly as possible.

145
Q

The critical factor of a primary search is:

A

Time, rather than thoroughness

146
Q

Risk Management Plan

When routine activities, considered inherent risks to members safety, or performed to protect property:

A

Actions shall be taken to reduce or avoid these risks

147
Q

Early identification and response to ______________________, will save a building.

A

Fire in concealed spaces

Do not hesitate to open up walls and ceilings!!!

148
Q

Engine company responsible for establishing accountability and assisting with RAT operations:

A

Safety Engine

4th engine company

149
Q

Eng Co Assignments

2nd Arriving Engine

A
  1. Secure water supply independent of 1st Engine
  2. Assist 1st Engine with deployment, positioning, and advancement of 1st fire line, if necessary
    * *MOST IMPORTANT INITIAL TASK**

IF assistance with the 1st line is not needed…

  1. Deploy a backup hose line from the 2nd engine whenever possible

IF initial attack line is containing and extinguishing the fire…

  1. Backup hose can be repositioned to the floor above the fire
  2. Officer: TIC and Forcible Entry Tool
150
Q

The “back up” hose line should usually be deployed…

A

Through the same entrance as the initial attack line.

151
Q

Fires cannot be considered under control until:

A

All seven sides are addressed. Front, rear, both sides, top, bottom, and interior.

152
Q

Who is the Duty Chief?

A

Assistant Chief on call

153
Q

Immediate and anticipated exposures must be ___________ and ___________.

A

Identified; Protected

154
Q

Immediate Evacuation Procedure

A

Evacuation message repeated 5 times on all radio channels in use at the scene: “Emergency. All units located at (location) retreat.”

Apparatus located near the building signals retreat by sounding ten (10) three (3) second air horn blasts.

Accountability officer activates evac signal on MSA SCBA monitoring system.

Company of the sons account for all members in my status.

155
Q

The proper fire ground strategy will be determined based on:

A

Matching the appropriate strategy to the fire conditions of the structure, and minimizing risk to firefighters

156
Q

Engine Co Assignments

3rd Arriving Engine

A
  1. Lay a supply line, unless ordered otherwise

IF 2nd in Eng is assisting the 1st attack line…

  1. Deploy back up line from 2nd or 3rd Engine

IF 1st line is in position and 2nd Eng has back up line…

  1. Report to Command on A side, await orders

IF ordered to by Command…

  1. 3rd attack line where ordered
  2. Officer: TIC, handy line, hose strap
157
Q

Max number of attack lines that can be stretched to upper floors via the same set of stairs?

A

2

Company stretching the third fire line should consider utilizing other means (ladder, fire escape, handy line, etc)

DO NOT OVERCROWD STAIRS

158
Q

The unburnt portion of the building represents:

A

Where the fire is going.

This should establish the framework for fire control operations.

159
Q

Level 1 Staging

A

When no signs of fire are apparent, 1st Eng and 1st Truck investigate. All other arriving companies remain with their apparatus.

160
Q

How can a nozzle person check heat levels?

A

By operating the stream briefly above their head.

If water comes back down, it is not too hot.

If no water comes down it is extremely hot and the atmosphere should be cooled with the water stream operated into the smoke.

161
Q

The only reason to operate an offensive interior attack in a marginal situation is:

A

Rescue

162
Q

Who decides if the health department will respond to the scene? How long must fire companies remain on scene?

A

Health department rep determines if they will respond, or follow-up the next working day.

Fire companies do not need to remain on scene once notification has been made to the the fire alarm office.

163
Q

Offensive to Defensive

When ordered to evacuate the fire building should interior crews pull hand lines out with them?

A

Only when safe to do so, OR if the line is needed for protection during exit operation.

Do not delay exit/evac for the sake of salvaging a few feet of hose and a nozzle

164
Q

1.75” Fire Limes with 2.5” Prior

A

Goal: 200 GPM
Nozzle Lengths Pressure
15/16” 5+2 183 psi
Vindicator 5+2 191 psi
Chief 250@50 5+2 191 psi
Chief 200@75 5+2 191 psi

165
Q

Benchmarks

Benchmark announced by Engine Co officer when forward progress of the fire has been stopped, and the remaining fire can be extinguished with the on scene resources.

A

“Fire under control.”

Repeated by IC on status updates.

166
Q

The 9 Tactical Benchmarks at Structure Fires

A
  1. On Scene
  2. Lightweight Construction
  3. Water on the Fire
  4. Primary Search - All Clear
  5. Fire Under Control
  6. Secondary Search - All Clear
  7. Fire Out
  8. PAR
  9. All Clear - Remove SCBA
167
Q

Level 2 Staging

A

Area away from incident scene, designated by the IC

Unless otherwise directed by the IC all 2nd alarm or greater companies respond to a designated area away from the incident scene until requested by IC to respond into emergency scene

168
Q

Who becomes the staging officer?

A

Officer of the 1st arriving company to staging

169
Q

What is the best route to attack a basement fire?

A

Exterior Door

170
Q

Safety Engine Assignment

A

Stage Apparatus
Accountability Officer/FAO
-manage accountability board, SCBA monitoring system

FF1/FF2
-report to RAT Officer

171
Q

Responding Staff DCs, Capts, and Lts Assignments:

A

Report to IC

Deliver passport to Accountability

172
Q

VEIS

T/F

If conditions are more tenable than expected in the initial room, it is allowable to leave the room and quickly search another nearby room, as long as you isolate (close the door) each room.

A

False

Do not attempt to leave this room and search other areas of the building unless the fire has been extinguished. If other rooms need to be searched by VEIS, then exit the building and repeat VEIS procedures for the exterior of the other room.

173
Q

Apparatus Placement

Affective placement begins with who?

A

The first responding units

174
Q

Immediate Evacuation Procedure

A

Evacuation message repeated five times on all radio channels in use at the scene: “Emergency. All units located at (location) retreat.”

Apparatus located near the building signals retreat by sounding ten (10) three (3) second air horn blasts.

Accountability officer activates evac signal on MSA SCBA monitoring system.

Company officers account for all members and report status to accountability. (PAR)

175
Q

When is the duty chief required to respond?

A

All 3-alarm or greater fires, and/or as requested by IC

Duty chief can decide to monitor or respond to special ops incidents (Hazmat, river, MCI, 2 alarm fires) based on incident severity.

176
Q

The two strategies fire ground operations are based on:

A

A standard Risk Management Plan that is to be employed at ALL structure fires

177
Q

Assignments: 1st Arriving Engine

A
  1. Secure water supply.
  2. Size-up (at least 3 sides)
  3. Position to allow access for ladder co *unless deck gun needed due to large fire volume or immediate exposure protection
  4. Evaluate exposures
  5. Initial hose line to seat of the fire
  6. Officer: TIC and forcible entry tool
178
Q

Which Tactical Benchmarks are repeated or announced by the IC over the FG channel?

A 
Primary Search All Clear
Fire Under Control
Secondary Search All Clear
Fire Out
All Clear Remove SCBA

CFD Operations (6 decks)

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