2.4 All Fires Or Explosions

Question 1

When should the “Application of Agent or decision to defer” field be reported?
A) Only if the fire department successfully suppresses the fire
B) When the commanding officer decides not to suppress the fire
C) In all situations where the fire department is present and equipped to respond with extinguishing agent initially applied
D) Only if the fire spreads beyond the initial area of ignition

Answer 1

C

Question 2

How should the time be reported in the “Under Control Time” field?
A) Only if the fire department is certain the fire will not reignite
B) When the fire is sufficiently surrounded and quenched, no longer threatening further spread
C) When the fire department initially arrives at the scene
D) When the fire department begins suppression activities

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is required in the “Under Control Time Date” field?
A) The exact date of the incident
B) The date when the fire department arrives at the scene
C) The date when the fire is considered under control
D) The date of the nearest water resource

Answer 3

C

Question 4

How should the “Status on Arrival” be reported?
A) The level of smoke or fire visible upon arrival
B) The number of casualties present upon arrival
C) The extent of damage caused by the fire
D) The temperature of the fire upon arrival

Answer 4

A

Question 5

What information is reported in the “Fire Control” field?
A) The cause of the fire
B) Who or what extinguished the fire
C) The time of the fire department’s arrival
D) The total dollar loss of the incident

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Which property classification includes churches, schools, event venues, and transportation terminals?
A) Group B - Care and Detention
B) Group C - Residential
C) Group A - Assembly
D) Group E - Mercantile

Answer 6

C

Question 7

Hospitals, jails, and long-term care facilities fall under which property classification?
A) Group D - Business and Personal Services
B) Group B - Care and Detention
C) Group F - Industrial
D) Group E - Mercantile

Answer 7

B

Question 8

What property type code is used for motor vehicle sales and service stations?
A) 501-599
B) 601-799
C) 901-999
D) 801-864

Answer 8

B

Question 9

When a vehicle fire occurs outside of a building, which series of property codes is used?
A) 801-864
B) 865-869
C) 901-999
D) 501-599

Answer 9

C

Question 10

What area of origin code would be used for a fire originating in a covered court or atrium?
A) 61-70
B) 11-19
C) 81-89
D) 91-98

Answer 10

B

Question 11

What category does the ignition source “Wood burning stove” belong to?
A) Cooking equipment
B) Heating equipment, chimney
C) Lighting equipment
D) Appliances

Answer 11

B

Question 12

Which code range includes electrical distribution equipment such as wiring and terminations?

A) 11 to 19
B) 31 to 41
C) 20 to 30
D) 42 to 49

Answer 12

C

Question 13

When reporting the fuel or energy associated with igniting equipment, what code should be used if the equipment is not responsible for igniting the fire?

A) 98 - Not Applicable
B) 96 - Exposure fire
C) 99 - Heater
D) 85 - Natural causes

Answer 13

A

Question 14

Which category includes codes for building components such as walls and roofs?
A) Gases
B) Furniture
C) Building component
D) Materials

Answer 14

C

Question 15

If a fire’s cause is suspected to be unintentional but there are multiple equally possible causes, which code should be used?
A) 50 - Unintentional
B) 67 - Other unintentional
C) 98 - Undetermined
D) 99 - Other

Answer 15

B

Question 16

What code should be used for an intentionally set fire ignited to destroy property for personal gain?
A) Code 01 - Suspected Arson
B) Code 02 - Riot/Civil Commotion
C) Code 03 - Suspected Vandalism
D) Code 04 - Suspected Youth Vandalism

Answer 16

A

Question 17

Which code refers to a fire started by a child playing?
A) Code 11 - Children Playing
B) Code 12 - Vehicle Collision
C) Code 20 - Design/Construction/Installation/Maintenance Deficiency
D) Code 28 - Routine Maintenance Deficiency

Answer 17

A

Question 18

If a fire is caused by inadequate routine maintenance in household or business settings, which code should be used?
A) Code 28 - Routine Maintenance Deficiency
B) Code 44 - Unattended
C) Code 45 - Improperly Discarded
D) Code 46 - Used or Placed too Close to Combustibles

Answer 18

A

Question 19

What code should be used for a fire caused by an ignition source that is left unattended?
A) Code 44 - Unattended
B) Code 45 - Improperly Discarded
C) Code 46 - Used or Placed too Close to Combustibles
D) Code 47 - Improper Handling

Answer 19

A

Question 20

Which code refers to a fire caused by an object or material being used or placed too close to combustibles?
A) Code 46 - Used or Placed too Close to Combustibles
B) Code 47 - Improper Handling
C) Code 28 - Routine Maintenance Deficiency
D) Code 20 - Design/Construction/Installation/Maintenance Deficiency

Answer 20

A

Question 21

Which code refers to a fire caused by an ignition source or equipment that is used for a purpose not intended?
A) Code 48 - Used for Purpose Not Intended
B) Code 49 - Improper Storage
C) Code 50 - Other Misuse
D) Code 51 - Mechanical Failure

Answer 21

A

Question 22

If a fire results from the improper storage of ignition source or ignited materials, which code should be used?
A) Code 48 - Used for Purpose Not Intended
B) Code 49 - Improper Storage
C) Code 60 - Other Unintentional, Unclassified
D) Code 52 - Electrical Failure

Answer 22

B

Question 23

What code is used for a fire caused by a malfunction in a mechanical system?
A) Code 48 - Used for Purpose Not Intended
B) Code 51 - Mechanical Failure
C) Code 52 - Electrical Failure
D) Code 60 - Other Unintentional, Unclassified

Answer 23

B

Question 24

If a fire is caused by a malfunction in an electrical system, which code should be used?
A) Code 48 - Used for Purpose Not Intended
B) Code 49 - Improper Storage
C) Code 52 - Electrical Failure
D) Code 60 - Other Unintentional, Unclassified

Answer 24

C

Question 25

What does the field "Vehicle Purpose" refer to in the context of vehicle fires? A) The brand of the vehicle B) The color of the vehicle C) The main transport function of the vehicle D) The number of passengers in the vehicle

Answer 25

C

Question 26

In the event that a vehicle is suspected to be stolen, what code is used for the "Vehicle Purpose" field? A) Code 5 Stolen B) Code 8 Abandoned, junked C) Code 10 Stolen D) Code 12 Suspected

Answer 26

C

Question 27

What is NOT included in the estimated dollar loss resulting from a vehicle fire or explosion? A) Revenue losses B) Costs involved due to business interruption C) Environmental contamination cleanup costs D) all the above

Answer 27

D

Question 28

According to Canadian insurance practices, how should damages and/or destruction of buildings be estimated and reported? A) At market value B) At assessed property value C) At actual replacement value D) At salvage value

Answer 28

C

Question 29

How should the estimated dollar loss be calculated for residential properties affected by fire? A) By using property assessment value B) By multiplying the square feet damaged by the market value per square foot C) By multiplying the square feet damaged by the estimated loss per square foot D) By multiplying the square feet damaged by the assessed property value

Answer 29

C

Question 30

When should the code for "Yes" be used in regards to insurance estimates provided by the fire department? A) When the estimate is not provided by an insurance adjuster B) When the estimate includes the land value C) When the estimate is provided by an insurance adjuster D) When the estimate includes business impacts

Answer 30

A

Question 31

What is included in the estimated total value at risk? A) Property assessment value B) Market value of the home C) Property contents and total property value excluding land value D) Business impacts and land value

Answer 31

C

Question 32

How are exposure fires defined? A) Fires caused by accidental vehicle collisions B) Fires that occur as a direct consequence of another fire originating elsewhere C) Fires in buildings, structures, or vehicles resulting from arson D) Fires in open areas

Answer 32

B

Question 33

How should exposure fires be reported? A) All exposure fires should be reported under one incident report. B) Each exposure fire should be reported separately. C) Exposure fires should not be reported separately. D) Only the initial fire should be reported.

Answer 33

B

Question 34

Which of the following injuries is considered a civilian fire injury? A) Injury resulting from a vehicle collision B) Injury caused by a fall down a stairwell during a fire C) Injury from a heart attack unrelated to the fire D) Injury from slipping on a wet floor after the fire has been extinguished

Answer 34

B

Question 35

What is required for each injured person in a fire incident report? A) An incident report B) An injury form C) A medical examination D) An insurance claim

Answer 35

B

Question 36

How is a civilian fire death defined? A) Any death within one year of a fire incident B) Death resulting from a vehicle collision C) Death caused by arson D) Death within one year and one day of a fire incident due to burns or asphyxia

Answer 36

D

Question 37

How is a rescue defined in the context of a fire incident? A) Assisting persons to evacuate for precautionary measures B) Helping persons in danger who are unable to self-evacuate to safety C) Evacuating all persons from the occurrence area D) Assisting persons in extinguishing the fire

Answer 37

B

Question 38

What age group does "Persons Rescued: Children" refer to? A) Ages 0 to 12 B) Ages 0 to 16 C) Ages 5 to 18 D) Ages 16 to 64

Answer 38

B

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a physical condition that may affect a person's ability to self-evacuate? A) Mobility impairment (not age related) B) Visual impairment C) Seniors with age-related impaired mobility D) Lack of knowledge about the fire

Answer 39

D

Question 40

What does the field "Civilian actions: Fire control" report? A) Whether civilians attempted to extinguish the fire B) Whether civilians assisted in rescue operations C) Whether civilians contacted other agencies for help D) Whether civilians evacuated the area

Answer 40

A

Question 41

When reporting the gender of the person directly associated with the ignition, what code should be used if the information is not available? A) Code 8: Not applicable B) Code 9: No person present C) Code 10: Undetermined D) Code 99: Not applicable

Answer 41

A

Question 42

What does the field "Person directly associated with ignition: Key Human factor in ignition" aim to report? A) The age of the person involved in the ignition B) The gender of the person involved in the ignition C) The specific action or condition leading to the fire ignition D) The agency responsible for investigating the fire

Answer 42

C

Question 43

Which agency would typically be contacted in case of an electrical-related fire? A) OPP B) MOE C) ESA D) EMS

Answer 43

C