3-05

Question 1

Define 360.

Answer 1

Term used to describe a complete visual survey of a structure/incident from all sides.

Question 2

Define Accountability Officer.

Answer 2

Personnel assigned by the IC who oversees accountability operations

Question 3

Define Aide.

Answer 3

Assistant to the IC with expertise in particular field involved

Question 4

Define All Clear.

Answer 4

A report indicating that an area of the building or the entire building has been searched ie “all clear second floor”

Question 5

Define Cold Zone.

Answer 5

An area determined by the IC and/or Hazmat Sector Officer that is safe for personnel and requires no specialized PPE.

Question 6

Define Command.

Answer 6

Fire ground radio designation for the IC. Refers to the person, the functions, and the location.

Question 7

Define Command Post.

Answer 7

The vehicle that could be used to provide a command location at a major incident.

Question 8

Define Defensive Strategy.

Answer 8

An exterior attack, with related support, designed to stop the forward progress of the fire, to protect exposure and to provide for fire control.

Question 9

Define Entry Control Person.

Answer 9

Personnel assigned by the IC who oversees entry control operations

Question 10

Define Exclusion Zone.

Answer 10

An area determined by the IC and/or Incident Safety Officer that is to be cordoned off with entry prohibited to all.

Question 11

Define First Alarm.

Answer 11

Initial arriving attack teams consisting of pumper, aerial, or squad crews that respond directly to the scene, take standard positions, assume command and begin operations.

Question 12

Define Hazard risk analysis.

Answer 12

A determination of whether the risk to personnel is justified by the results they can achieve.

Question 13

Define Hot Zone.

Answer 13

An area determined by the IC and/or Hazmat sector Officer that is immediately dangerous to life and health(IDHL), entry requires:

• Proper training
• Full PPE including SCBA
• THe minimum number of personnel required to accomplish the tasks

Question 14

Define Incident Action Plan.

Answer 14

A strategic plan developed by evaluating conditions, developing tactical approaches, identifying available resources and preparing assignments. Based on achieving the three tactical priorities: Life safety, Stabilize the Incident, and Prevention of Further Loss/ Preservation of Property

Question 15

Define IC.

Answer 15

The person who assumes overall command and control of personnel and apparatus a the incident. He assumes the role of Commander and Manager, operating at a strategic level.

Question 16

Define Incident Safety Officer.

Answer 16

A trained fire service member who provides information and individual attention to supplement the role and responsibility of the IC for incident safety. They should work as a function sector within the fire ground organization

Question 17

Define Initial Report.

Answer 17

A short radio message to provide a description of conditions and the confirmation and designation of command.

Question 18

Define Level 1 staging.

Answer 18

Second alarm responding units stage in an area which is a safe distance from the scene but which allows for a quick response when ordered into action by the IC.

Question 19

Define Level 2 Staging.

Answer 19

Is usually utilized during incidents that are large, complex, or lengthy. Units are staged together in a specific location under command of a staging coordinator.

Question 20

Define Loss Stopped.

Answer 20

The fire has been extinguished and no further fire damage is expected.

Question 21

Define Marginal Situation.

Answer 21

High risk conditions exist within an offensive strategy, where the main objective is to achieve a rescue. Once the rescue is completed or the search ended, firefighters must be removed.

Question 22

Define Mobile Command.

Answer 22

Flexibility given to the first on scene officer who may be required to assist his crew and is not required to take a fixed position.

Question 23

Define Offensive Strategy.

Answer 23

An attack, with related support, designed to quickly bring the situation under control.

Question 24

Define On Deck

Answer 24

The forward placement of a fully equipped crew to an established tactical position to provide a ready supply of staffing.

Question 25

Define Pass Command.

Answer 25

A tactical decision by the first arriving officer to transfer command to the second arriving officer. This allows the first officer to work with his crew and still affords a stationary command through the second officer.

Question 26

Define Personal Protective Equipment.

Answer 26

Any and all equipment designed to protect the wearer from harm and may include SCBA, bunker gear, gloves, hemet, visor, N95 masks, etc.

Question 27

Define Pre-Plan.

Answer 27

Written analysis of the fire problems of a particular building in terms of size, hazards and built-in protection

Question 28

Define Primary Search.

Answer 28

A rapid systematic search of all involved and exposed areas affected by the fire that can be safely entered. Occupant status must be verifies on every offensive operation, regardless of emergency type.

Question 29

Define Progress Report / CAN report.

Answer 29

An update from a sector officer or company officer to command based upon the conditions encountered, the actions being performed and further needs. Conditions - Actions - Needs

Question 30

Define Rehabilitation Coordinator.

Answer 30

Person in charge of cycling personnel, who have been sent for refreshment and rest as well as medical assessment.

Question 31

Define Secondary Search.

Answer 31

A complete, thorough search of the interior fire area after completing fire control, ventilation and other required support activities.

Question 32

Define Sectors.

Answer 32

A smaller, more manageable unit of fire ground command delegated by the IC to provide management and command for specific functions or geographical areas of the fire ground.

Question 33

Define Sector Officers.

Answer 33

Assigned by the IC to manage specific sectors of the incident or specific emergency functions. They operate at the tactical level.

Question 34

Define Senior Officer.

Answer 34

Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Platoon Chief. They may not take over command, however they may assist the IC. They assume overall scene authority.

Question 35

Define Size-up.

Answer 35

A systematic process consisting of rapid yet deliberate consideration of all critical fireground factors and leads tot he development of a rational incident acton plan based on these factors.

Question 36

Define Special Operations.

Answer 36

All firefighting activities that include elements of water/ice rescues, extrications, hazardous material events, designated confined space entries, high-angle rescues, aircraft rescues and any and all other operations requiring specialized training.

Question 37

Define Staging Coordinator.

Answer 37

Advises the IC of the equipment and resources available, assigns specific companies at the IC's request, and assists these companies in responding to their assignments.

Question 38

Define Status Updates.

Answer 38

A request normally from Fire Control regarding the status, including the estimation of the length of time apparatus are to be committed at an emergency scene. This info is used by Communications to determine the need to cover a station.

Question 39

Define Strategic Modes.

Answer 39

The first arriving officer must choose one of two possible strategic modes: offensive or defensive.

Question 40

Define Strategy.

Answer 40

The management of the offensive/defensive decision by the IC. This critical decision regulates operational control, establishes objectives, set priorities and allocates.

Question 41

Define Tactical Level.

Answer 41

Operated by sector officers who have been assigned to specific areas and tasks by the IC in order to meet operational objectives.

Question 42

Define Tactical Priorities.

Answer 42

The ordered sequence of activities including: Life Safety, Stabilize the Incident, and Prevention of Further Loss/Preservation of Property.

Question 43

Define Tactical Worksheet.

Answer 43

A systematic approach worksheet that is designed to allow the IC to have a standard way to write and record all important activities.

Question 44

Define Transfer Command.

Answer 44

A procedure used by the first arriving officer to give command to a chief officer, ie District Chief. This transfer is done formally face-to-face or over the radio and should include the following information: the incident action plan, the progress made so far, any safety issues, the existing crew or sector assignments and the need for additional resources.

Question 45

Define Under Control.

Answer 45

Announced tot he IC by firefighting sector officers when fire extension is stopped and containment is successful.

Question 46

Define Warm Zone.

Answer 46

An area determined by the IC and/or Hazmat Sector Officer that is reasonably safe and requires PPE with exception of SCBA.

Question 47

Define Working Fire.

Answer 47

A fire in the fire burning stage that requires at least one hose line to extinguish.